348 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Hi My name is Tim, I am just new to this flying stuff. I have always wanted to give it a go, and now I am. I have been flying a Tecnam and am really enjoying it have done about 15h with 4h solo. I found this site by just cruising about and thought I would join in Hope fully get some good tips and advice. Thanks 1
FlyingVizsla Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Hi Tim, Welcome on board! There's a few Tecnam lovers here as well as lots of good, free advice, from people who know. Hope to hear when you have passed the test - let us know how you go. Where are you based? Sue
winsor68 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Way to go 348 on the flying... you certainly seem to have taken to it like a duck to water judging by the solo hours. Welcome to the forums.
348 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks for the reply and thanks I am In Central Vic
348 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Posted September 8, 2011 Way to go 348 on the flying... you certainly seem to have taken to it like a duck to water judging by the solo hours.Welcome to the forums. Still have a little trouble getting use to the turbulence when I am solo, but dont seem to worry when the instructor is sitting there ??
Neil_S Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Hi Tim & . I am sure you will find lots of useful info on these forums and this site. If you are central Vic which airfield do you fly from? Cheers Neil
eightyknots Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Welcome to the Forum Family, 348! I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Hi Tim & . I am sure you will find lots of useful info on these forums and this site.If you are central Vic which airfield do you fly from? Cheers Neil Bendigo
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome to the Forum Family, 348! I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience All good so far thanks
Guest davidh10 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome to the forums Tim. I haven't flown to Bendigo yet, but it isn't that far (2 hours by car). I'm pretty sure there's a couple of other forumites from Bendigo too.
Guernsey Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Hi Tim:welcome: yes there are other forumites in Bendigo we know of one who is currently building a Morgan Sierra. Alan.
Jeff Gordon Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 :welcome:Welcome Tim, I am a lurker on this site and trained for my RA on a Tecnam. I found the biggest problem with the Tecnam was getting it out of the sky, it just loves to fly :big_grin:
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 :welcome:Welcome Tim, I am a lurker on this site and trained for my RA on a Tecnam. I found the biggest problem with the Tecnam was getting it out of the sky, it just loves to fly :big_grin: Yep I have found the same they like to climb
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Hi Tim:welcome: yes there are other forumites in Bendigo we know of one who is currently building a Morgan Sierra.Alan. I will keep a look out, just out of interest I am originally from over your way.
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Yes, Welcome Tim! We always like to hear about a new victim to our shared addiction. On a day like today when you'd really rather not be flying then you can always get a fix and learn some here. sounds good it was a bit wild down here today for a bit.
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome to the forums Tim. I haven't flown to Bendigo yet, but it isn't that far (2 hours by car). I'm pretty sure there's a couple of other forumites from Bendigo too. I was up your way today at Kyabram
J170 Owner Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Still have a little trouble getting use to the turbulence when I am solo, but dont seem to worry when the instructor is sitting there ?? Wait until it's hot! Like flying in a washing machine - but you'll get used to it.
348 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Wait until it's hot! Like flying in a washing machine - but you'll get used to it. I have had that told to me may times that the hot weather will the increase the turbulence but I am hoping to get more used to it before then.
Guest davidh10 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Still have a little trouble getting use to the turbulence when I am solo, but dont seem to worry when the instructor is sitting there ?? With 4-stroke trikes, it is useful to ensure you have at least 40 litres in the tank if one up as the extra weight helps with turbulence. That is why is is worse when the instructor climbs out. You lose some of the inertia that is a feature of the increased mass. With 2-stroke trikes, that have a smaller tank, people often take Jerry with them (a Jerry can filled with water strapped in the pax seat). I'm not familiar with the characteristics of the Tecnam, but you may find a similar effect if you ensure the tanks are filled more for solo flights as we get to the warmer weather. There's plenty of people who simply don't fly in Summer between about 11:00 and 16:00 to avoid the worst part of the turbulence. It can be quite uncomfortable and it depends on the individual as to whether they want to put up with it or not, and yes, it does take some acclimatisation.
348 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 With 4-stroke trikes, it is useful to ensure you have at least 40 litres in the tank if one up as the extra weight helps with turbulence. That is why is is worse when the instructor climbs out. You lose some of the inertia that is a feature of the increased mass.With 2-stroke trikes, that have a smaller tank, people often take Jerry with them (a Jerry can filled with water strapped in the pax seat). I'm not familiar with the characteristics of the Tecnam, but you may find a similar effect if you ensure the tanks are filled more for solo flights as we get to the warmer weather. There's plenty of people who simply don't fly in Summer between about 11:00 and 16:00 to avoid the worst part of the turbulence. It can be quite uncomfortable and it depends on the individual as to whether they want to put up with it or not, and yes, it does take some acclimatisation. Thanks for the Tip I always notice the weight change when my instructor gets out and it does seem to make a big difference with the fuel full. I was out flying in the local training area solo and left with full tanks and was quite comfortable but after about a hour an on returning even the slight weight difference and the increased warmth of the afternoon I had noticed a difference. I hope to get more used to it soon but I imagine as you say it may take some acclimatisation. Thanks Tim
Guernsey Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 I will keep a look out, just out of interest I am originally from over your way. When you say over my way, do you mean Adelaide or Guernsey. Alan Marriette.
348 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 When you say over my way, do you mean Adelaide or Guernsey.Alan Marriette. Adelaide not far from YADG ALDINGA
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