Newbie Pilot

[yogasri]

Hi All, I am a newbie 3-axis pilot after about 300 hrs on 2-axis and a bit of hang-gliding now training to earn my Pilot Certificate. Also owner of a Streak Shadow which I haven't flown as it is sitting in Cairns at present, and I live in Sydney. Hoping to ferry it down sometime in Feb when work and personal commitments permit. Appreciate any advice on this aircraft, especially the landing gear and prop clearance as I intend to fly out of Oaks which has a grass strip with a few bumps which could be trying. As far I know, this aircraft landing gear has not been modified to BMAA recommended upgrade in 2004, as it was built in 1998.

 

 

[Camel]

Hi, I am a two and three axis person too, found this may help. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/streak-shadow.27217/

 

 

[dtanner]

Hi yogasri, havent been for months, work and life in general. I own two streak shadows, and know a little about them, so if you have any questions, let me know and I will try to answer them. As for the landing gear, one of our Shadows was built about 1994, and still has the original landing gear. It has over 750 hours on it and a couple thousand landings, and still ok. The other has a glass gear fitted, and stands much higher than original. This gives excellent ground clearance and stance as it is 2 mitres wide, and from a local manufacturer (Qld). One shadow can be seen at "tp21.net" members market. I will try to answer any questions you have. Cheers. Dave.

 

Happy Flying.