Guest Perro Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Has anyone tried flying with the doors removed on a Savannah. If so how does it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just did a ferry in a Savvy VG and was told by the seller not to do it...not sure why though, also not to open them in flight.............................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeK Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 There's some discussion here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest milton56 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 perro A mate of mine has so I will find out more from him and post a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perro Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks, I have given it a go already and seems fine, but would love to know if their are any traps. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Duplication. THIS subject is running on another thread, as well. Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest milton56 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 perro Just spoke to my mate and he said that at low speed it was ok but at cruise speed+ it was very windy and noisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 i am curious to know if its ok/approved for door off flight. and yes, i know Not to open doors inflight, but removing the doors before flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yiannis Air Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I did it at local flight low speed and was not any problem at the control of aircraft. To cruise with doors out will be hard because of noise and air that is all over in cabin. In general was nice and funny but not for long. It is helpful if your Co pilot like to take some nice pictures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xair1159 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Some ultralights use an instrument static port inside the cabin or fuselage and flying doors off can affect the ASI readings. If you have a proper wing mounted pitot / static set-up you are OK, if not just check ASI readings with and without doors before you perform a "firm" landing. Seeing your photos, very high AOA flight can give false ASI readings due to positioning error, i.e the pitot is not pointing directly into the airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 It's my understanding that intended flying with doors removed or open has to be approved for the particular aircraft model. You can get some horrendous "pulsing" effects and it's quite conceivable that control could be affected by airflow pattern changes. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yiannis Air Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Technically the above are correct. I believe at local flights and a good knowledge of Savannah can cover instrument mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Any system using the interior as a static source will have error whether the doors are there or not. Might even be better with doors removed but you should know. Most planes with normal air leakage run the interior below ambient pressure in flight. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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