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  1. Old Koreelah
    The Greatest Generation.
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    Wow Red, probably the nearest the Nazis got to an operational aircraft carrier! Where do you find all these gems that I’ve never heard of?
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    My few test pilot sessions were stressful and taught me quite a bit of respect for those who do it for a living. After several stall tests in various configurations I wimped out and now prefer more placid flying. One flight test I never got around to doing is opening my canopy in flight. I designed it with that in mind and if I take off with it half open, air pressure slides it shut. There is no pressing reason to try opening it in flight, so I’ll wimp out of that test as well.
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    Another reminder that, before takeoff, we all need to have a plan for if the noise stops. During Covid, my flying horizons narrowed enormously. Familiarity leads to complacency… Some runways don’t give many options.
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    Lots of blood and suffering has told the world: don’t invade Mother Russia.
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    That “whisky compass” trick sounds like a second last resort for those of us without AH or any instrument training. (Letting go all controls sounds sensible if you were trimmed properly.) I have a GoPro mount on my canopy. Next time I go flying I’ll point it at the compass and do some turns to see how reliable it might be if suddenly enclosed in soup.
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    One of our club members has several aircraft, but prefers to use his X-air. My only experience of them was needing to be a contortionist to get in and out. Has that problem been addressed in later models?.
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    I believe anyone can add a Public Notice to an airport entry in OzRunways. Might be worth adding a Sea Breeze warning.
  9. Old Koreelah
    I’m 70mm taller than you and have yet to find a Jabiru I can’t fit comfortably in. Fit into several European sport planes without problems, but Skyfox and Gazelle might be marginal.
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    Australia’s first Chinook was assembled outside its dedicated hangar at Amberley in sunny weather. With rain approaching, efforts to move it inside were embarassing: it was too tall. Clever Aussie personnel quickly pumped up the front suspension and reduced pressure in the rear, until it fitted.
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    Plywood covered by a skin of steel ticks all those boxes.
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    Interesting idea. If the pilot is capable of a recovery, it might be safer for the airframe than a fast dive that could rapidly exceed VNE. Yesterday I flew high to avoid being tossed around, but a fire at that level is a worry.
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    Sideslipping is such a useful tool, but since fitting flaps I’ve rarely used it. Time for a bit more practise. Was once told not to sideslip with flaps deployed; anyone got advice?
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    Totally agree, Skip. As well the normal fire sleeves, shields, etc, I have a fire extinguisher plumbed into the engine bay. Weighs about 2kg and might make a difference in certain situations, but there are lots of ways a fire could begin. We do our best but probably can’t anticipate every cause.
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    We flew to Barraba for breakfast this morning and choosing a cruising level was topical. We had a strong SE wind so on the trip north my ground speed was impressive- but the plurry mechanical turbulence was not. Coming home, we all chose whatever altitude we were comfortable with. Two stayed low with their large wings and coped with the bumps, hoping to reduce their fuel burn in lesser headwinds. I climbed into smooth air at 7, and found the headwind less than down low.
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    I agree with Nev. I’d love to slip back into my Jonno leathers, but we need something with pockets, that doesn’t hinder our movement, especially when trying to wriggle out of a wrecked cockpit.
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    Still cannot see a “recommended cruise level”. Do you men the “Optimize altitudes” list which pops up when you select those 4 vertical sliders next to the windsock?
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    Missed that feature; where does this recommended level appear?
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    Yenn I’ve suffered some very cold nights passing thru your part of Qld. The worst was jammed into the back of a ute with heaps of other hitch hikers, wearing a T shirt. Riding a bike thru there one night I jammed rolled-up newspapers up my sleeves and over my chest. Bliss.
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    I prefer elastic-side boots so I can slip my feet out of them if caught in a crash.
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    Without a cabin heater, I try to dress for the flight, but one trip to Qld was plurry cold. When high cloud cut off that big heater in the sky I started to shiver uncontrollably. Came down thru the turbulence and landed at Warialda; walked around for a couple of hours thawing out.
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    Couldn’t find a thread in this topic, so here goes… I’ve always liked working in overalls, especially those with lots of pockets. Perhaps thinking of Sydney Cotton’s flying suit, I recently climbed into my plane wearing my favourite old overalls and quickly discovered how unsuitable they are. The leg pockets easily caught on bits as I simulated an emergency exit. These pockets are damned strong, so we’re not going to tear our way out of a pranged or burning aeroplane. In winter I habitually wear a wool jumper rather than a jacket; it is less flamable and easier to tear if it catches on something while climbing out. Lots of shirt pockets are handy for pens, phone, etc.
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    I ordered my SE2 last Friday. Hopefully it will be here in time for my first flight out of our valley in two years. This Saturday we are invited to Barraba for breakfast. Only 45 minutes but my route passes directly over Lake Keepit, where there might be a bit of traffic. Then it’s Scone Warbirds on 26 March and Parkes the following weekend. Edit: Coonabarabran is once again hosting their Wings and Things with Matt Hall, etc on 23 April. Lots of traffic which I’d like to avoid.
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    I turned mine off ages ago; I need the mental stimulation of actually getting the spelling right all by myself.
  25. Old Koreelah
    This was just sent to me, with the question: Who is responsible for this apalling aircraft?
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