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  1. Cosmick
    So, can you fly over the Rock or do you need permission, under what height or horizontal clearance. Might drag the PPC out there one day.
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    Andy and I had another fly around Caboolture and included a bit of WWII history. More info on Bunkers http://www.ozatwar.com/raaf/210radar.htm
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    Hi Fred, as you know I have the 63" Bolly and previously the 59" Bolly. First thing you notice is that the Bolly's are a lot quieter than the Ivo with its square end. My findings are Bolly 59" - I originally spoke to Peter at Bolly and he described the 59' as being less rigid down one side so the with increased RPM the pitch would be finer for climb out and at cruise with lower RPM the pitch became course. Downside I find when 2 up, higher revs required for straight and level as pitch would again become fine. Bolly 63" - Extra expense due to Factory approved modification to airframe. Again a much quieter prop with low RPM cruise and good climb out. Will be interesting to see results from the new wide blade 55" Bolly due out soon. Info for those not aware of the Aerochute flight characteristics. The aircraft (32 rego Factory Built) is supplied with a 370 sqft rectangular parachute which has no trim. Due to limiting features the Aircraft cannot Stall or Spin. The level of drag is constant and the Airspeed cannot be changed (around 30knt) other that to add or remove weight hence the above discussions re RPM at S&L. you Take off, fly and land at the same speed, more power and you climb, less power and you decrease height, no power and glide is 4:1
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    Think I'd take the Mother in Law for a spin
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    http://pal-v.com/
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    A mate and I were flying our PPC's out near Goondiwindi chasing Pigs forr the guys on the ground with dogs (owners permission to fly low etc etc), when finished I was at 1000 agl waiting for Andy to land into a 10 kt headwind, as the airspeed of the Aerochute is 30 kt I had a while to wait. I had this sensation of going nowhere and I looked at the GPS for ground speed and I was doing 2 kts. I then realised I was going backwards. No problem, once Andy was clear I lost altitude into milder winds.
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    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/jet-stream-speeds-up-north-atlantic-crossing/6010310
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    With Powered Parachutes there has never been a Rego number on the Canopy as there is none on a Trike Wing. Numbers appear on the back of the fuel tank (Aerochute). If you note 2.01-2 in the new ops manual - 2. In addition to Paragraph 1 of this Section, a Pilot Certificate holder must not act as pilot in command of a Group D recreational aeroplane unless the person holds a logbook endorsement issued by an RA-Aus Examiner stating: a. the canopy types they are endorsed on, e.g. Box (rectangular), Semielliptical or Elliptical; and b. the performance characteristic of each canopy type they are endorsed on e.g. Low or High flight envelope; and c. the specific characteristics of the base e.g. foot or hand control, steerable or fixed nose wheel, hand or foot throttle etc.; and d. in the case of carrying passengers, meets the requirements outlined in Section 2.07, Paragraph 10.b. Suggest you email Neil Schaefer Assist Ops Manager (and Trike Pilot among many others) for clarification.
  9. Cosmick
    Glad they're safe Bex
  10. Cosmick
    Fortunately Caboolture only got a bit of wind and some good rain.
  11. Cosmick
    Holy Sh!t - Ouch
  12. Cosmick
    Better put a bowser at the north west end to top up after the taxi.
  13. Cosmick
    Trying to find max weight for front seat
  14. Cosmick
    Ouch http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2697253/plane-crash-at-luskintyre/?cs=305
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    Yeah thats the way its taught here in Aus, Aerochute Industries the Manufacturer wrote the syllabus way back when for RAA and approved by CASA. Has been adopted in some other countries where Aerochute exports too. When solo you sit in the middle and can shift your weight to effect slow turns. Most other makes have tandem seating.
  16. Cosmick
    Thunder Birds are Go
  17. Cosmick
    At least being Queensland it SHOULD be "XXXX"
  18. Cosmick
    So your saying its not the same as the 'Big Mac' principle in Economics.
  19. Cosmick
    Hi Geoff13, I saw you doing your runup in the foxbat, twas a lovely morning
  20. Cosmick
    Hi Mark, Last Thursday the 16th That big chute reacts to the elements, Gets a bit bumpy with the heat, winter or cool overcast days extend your time.
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    Sent you a PM
  22. Cosmick
    Price of tiff, good question. Anyway call me 0414517856 when your coming up, ill check the weather and maybe I can take you up for the price of a coffee.
    1. Bubbleboy

      Bubbleboy

      Thank you!
  23. Cosmick
    We do a run up before the chute is deployed, bit of time between that and take off, I've done over 200 take off's and several off us in the area and no issues to date. Closer to the Trailer CFI in the area can do TIF's, either here or nearest south of you would be COWRA. The PAX is a pilot with his own machine but sometimes its nice to be social.
  24. Cosmick
    Lovely clear skies after some windy days
  25. Cosmick
    I am told that if an Aircraft depressurises quickly every one onboard will FART
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