Phil Perry Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Don't take any risks you aren't comfortable with. Hi Tornado. . . . . . . Have you ever tried to tell that to a Snowboarder ? ? ? ? ? ? I did, but she still broke her leg ( ! )
Phil Perry Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Jump in an old Cessna or Piper and you'll find most things on the dash don't work.... I've got to agree wholeheartedly on that one Tomo. . . . . the problem is that some of the "Not working properly" panel furniture doesn't present a problem in basic preflight checks,. . . . . but can bite you in the bum later on. . . But that's another story. . . . . 1
Tomo Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 I've got to agree wholeheartedly on that one Tomo. . . . . the problem is that some of the "Not working properly" panel furniture doesn't present a problem in basic preflight checks,. . . . . but can bite you in the bum later on. . .But that's another story. . . . . That's right, I'm not saying I like it - but it is a known fact however!! But to be honest, as long as the oil pressure and temp gauge of some sort is working on a Cessna or Piper, you'll be pretty right... The rest are just niceties in a way. Look up the MEL for a GA aircraft and it's not a lot!! (Minimum Equipment list) EGT's are handy on a 2 stroke, and particularly helpful to see what the cylinders are up too, however they are pretty iffy, and numerous times they fail in some way - I know mine stop working every so often so I generally don't trust them all that much. My CHT gauge is deadly accurate and I trust that one and use it for most operations. I will state it is a lot different on a single carby though.. as it's a lot harder to get pot induction differences that are present with dual carb (i.e. one carb can have a partial failure and it could cause quite an issue.) At the end of the day, it's your life - and if you're not happy with something, don't do it. 1
facthunter Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Rarely are the EGT gauges working reliably on two stroke engines. they are more usefull following installation of new engine carbs exhaust higher altitude ops etc. The bigger issue is is it legal to do the training in this aircraft since it is registered 19 and you don't part own it, and the aircrafts general airworthiness, and recent usage. Nev
M61A1 Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 The bigger issue is is it legal to do the training in this aircraft since it is registered 19 and you don't part own it, and the aircrafts general airworthiness, and recent usage. Nev I think what that come down to is.........is the aircraft for hire or reward? I would suggest that if the club is only covering the running costs, that it may not be, but that could be open to interpretation. (if it is a club aircraft, and you are a club member,then you part own it)
facthunter Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Sorry , that is not the case at all. The rules particularly refer to training in it. Every current instructor should be aware of that. He is going to get his 2S and TW endorsement. How is that going to get past the head office? Isn't this sort of thing the reason for all the current strife? Nev 1
fly_tornado Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 The current RAA issues with CASA haven't even scratched the surface of airworthiness. Self regulation is great, the CFI says its safe, its safe. 1
winsor68 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Sorry , that is not the case at all. The rules particularly refer to training in it. Every current instructor should be aware of that. He is going to get his 2S and TW endorsement. How is that going to get past the head office? Isn't this sort of thing the reason for all the current strife? Nev Seriously concerning isn't it! Of course logic would dictate that the natural next step for CASA will be to come 'a knockin' on doors further down the line where the problems the office didn't pick up on in expected and necessary self-audits were initially created... BIG trouble ahead IMO.
Head in the clouds Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 .... The bigger issue is is it legal to do the training in this aircraft since it is registered 19 ..... .... i asume that the air craft is 24 reg.... Isn't this a bit too much assuming, or have I missed something? I can't find anywhere where it's been stated by the OP that the aircraft is anything other than what you'd expect i.e. factory built 25 regd...
facthunter Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I don't like going on asumptions. I thought the 19 number came out somewhere in the discussion process.. Nev
M61A1 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 OK....so you have EGT needles to fixate on. Is that somehow good?Two-stroke motorcycles don't have them because the rider needs to concentrate on where he is going. Two-stroke aeroplanes also need a pilot who concentrates on where he is going. Based on that logic, why are there any indicators in the cockpit? 1
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