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  1. Methusala
    The great Aussie knockers are in full cry. How many are potential buyers, who knows?
  2. Methusala
    Crosswind - plant the into wind wheel and keep it planted till the wing is done flying then plant the tail. Keep on the rudders.
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    Never needed to do a 'wheeler' on any Thruster. As Extralite says the flair requires judgement and a conscious pull back on the stick to plant the tail. I was a member of TOSG but found very little good info came from it. Was mainly interested in the Swift pod.
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    Save us from the Experts! Below are 2 pics of the wood pile constructed within 2m UPWIND of our house. At a time when we were being warned about probable 'CATASTROPHIC' fire conditions to come, we asked the local fire authorities their opinion of the risk. Out they came with a 20 ton fire appliance and 6 men. The grand Poobah, complete with name tag informed us that he saw no possible risk from this pile. Further he said that a car parked in the drive presented far greater hazard than this dry pile of very flammable firewood!!! Almost unbelievably, the owner decided he'd had enough of living with such hysterical neighbors and sold up! We have almost become believers. Best regards Don Ps. Sorry for getting well off topic.
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    Airmate.
  6. Methusala
    "All things being equal..." My point is valid, no doubt.
  7. Methusala
    My point bring that in order to change airspeed following the addition of thrust (power) a change in stick position is required. Otherwise speed won't cha ge, only altitude.
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    Back 'in the old days' (late 80's - early 90's) used to fly my Pteradactyl or the club's Robinson B1RD. Both trimmed out naturally to 35mph per the simple ASI. In calm air would add a little power without touching the controls, the aircraft would transition to a gentle, nose up climb with no effect on airspeed. Conversely, a gentle reduction of power would translate to a gentle nose down with again, no change in airspeed. Direct confirmation that power affects ascent/descent and that it is angle of pitch surface that controls airspeed.
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    Hey Brendan, I'm sentimental about my Thruster, Don
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    Tumut's 35 runway has an 8m deep erosion gulley on the threshold. No one wants to land short! However we do practice full glide approaches all the time. Judging final turn at around 500ft means that one can hit the piano keys mostly without adding power. You also have the option to add more flap or slip height off. All very character building and it increases the odds of not coming to grief. 😂 Don
  11. Methusala
    Throttle controls rate of climb/descent, stick is for speed. Trim for speed and control landing with throttle. Flare before touchdown.
  12. Methusala
    Landed yesterday on 08 Harden and 10 Cootamundra. Wind was 15kts from 115. Temperature around 30 making the air quiet lively. We were the only ones on the radio. My aim, since transitioning to Jab - 170 is to be as proficient as possible. Thus flying in 'challenging' conditions. Don
  13. Methusala
    Good landings begin with a good approach. Perhaps Nev could say a few things about stabilised approaches in airline flying. Don
  14. Methusala
    Well, I certainly don't after 45 years in the trade with 11 years teaching in TAFE. But I have done a bit of sand loaded bending and know what it entails. BTW I was able to fabricate my exhaust systems without endangering any part of the aeroplane. My point is simply that we are involved in amateur flying for recreational purposes and I am very supportive of Lizzard's posts. He has the background and depth of experience that comes from having worked through his flying. Don
  15. Methusala
    Packing the pipe with sand will defeat any attempt to deform it inwards obviously. This method is used when pulling a bend and maintaining the round section. Ask any plumber.
  16. Methusala
    Sometimes they claim power line patrol but I secretly think maybe looking for 'grow houses'. Gig!
  17. Methusala
    I fabricated 2 exhaust systems for vw's. Both were 4 into 1 with nearly equal lengths. They were built on the engine installed on my VP2. I used 40 mmm erw steel tube and purchased mandrel bends which I cut to length and tacked it together with oxy and leather gloves. I then welded it up. Worked well and was acceptably quiet. Didn't weigh all that much either. My welding skills are not exceptional but I was determined to have a crack. Don
  18. Methusala
    I think he posted under Raytol here. A great loss.
  19. Methusala
    Perhaps Joyce should have kept the experienced ground staff!
  20. Methusala
    It maybe that Mark was referring to airspeed climbing quickly following recovery from spinning. Blaniks spin very nose down perhaps 70deg?
  21. Methusala
    I frequently comment to my associates, 'There are 1,000,000 ways that an aeroplane can kill you! We haven't found them all yet.' This is usually greeted with 'indulgent smiles' and shaking of heads. This is another example of a wake up call. I agree with Mark that we are involved in a very serious and potentially dangerous activity. Beware of comlacency.
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    Please note that my comment on 'lightly-built' airframes was never a reflection on pilot behaviour. I feel every one of these sad losses.
  23. Methusala
    Technams seem to be built very lightly. Not a lot of structure around the crew. Compromises must be made to build a 'very light Cessna'.
  24. Methusala
    Interesting story with comments below. Worth reading. Slashdot https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/01/13/1841233/wsj-boeings-fuselage-factory-plagued-by-production-problems-and-quality-lapses
  25. Methusala
    Known as 'Earl's-type forks', I think.
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