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    Fatal to at least one RIP
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    Actually was a Cessna this time! But not a Challenger or Learjet. FlightRadar24 shows a C421 VH-VPY that tracked east for a while then turning around and gently drifting down to sea level. Well done to the crew for successfully ditching the aeroplane. Robert
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    Looks like a Piper Tri-Pacer
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    It is called a dipole antenna. They are used in places where there is no electrical groundplane. Picture a metal Tecnam with an antenna on top. The aeroplane becomes the groundplane for the antenna. A dipole is generally more efficient than a simple antenna. I would leave it alone. Over to you RFguy 😋 Robert See RFguy has just beat me. 🤪
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    114 is a lovely aeroplane. Many happy hours in VH-UGM years ago.
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    Paywall
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    Done.
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    Two doors. Really nice aeroplane. Not a quick as a Bonza, but very comfortable an roomy.
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    Yep. My first flight on type. Noice.
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    DG-200 glider resurrected after 6yrs storage. New panel with Open Vario nav, LX S7 vario, Colibri flight recorder. Yes, I know the yaw string is too far off centre 😏
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    Thread drift much?
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    Jonker JS3 Rapture 😎
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    Swift S-1

    Rastus commented on red750's aircraft in Gliders

    The one with the red tail is a Fox two seat aerobatic glider.
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    They did. I have flown a Ventus with one fitted. Never tried IMC, but it looked as though it would have worked OK. Actually, I think a Bohli would not need a North/South version because of the way it works. Google it and you will see what I mean. Robert
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    Gliders are not permitted to operate in IMC in Australia, not sure about NZ. Usually there is limited space in the panel for extra instruments anyway. Also, limited electrical power available due to having no in-flight charging system. Gliders generally run 1 or 2 small ( 7Ah or so ) batteries. Gliders don’t normally fly in poor weather and a prudent pilot won’t get in a situation like we see in the video. Robert. Glider pilot since 1972, GA since 1984.
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    A G meter is mandatory for gliders in Australia registered in the Aerobatic category.
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    Both Lycosaurus powered Pawnees at my club make TBO with not too many issues. Both have CHT monitors and one has cowl flaps. Haven't had a cracked pot since the CHT gauges went in. Tugmaster keeps an eye on cycle times to weed out cowboys.
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    [ What are you guys on about? Your posts seem to imply that you believe Bert Persson has passed on. I can assure you that, as of last evening ( 21/07/2020), Bert is very much alive and kicking. In fact, he has recently been very involved in re-furbishing Caboolture GC's Pawnee and in the last 12 months has rebuilt a damaged Blanik to flying condition' Please tell me I am wrong about the tone of this thread. Robert
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    Hoover near the end
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    Tow gliders with a Pawnee 235
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    Pilots daughter informs me that pilot is definitely OK.
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    Pilots daughter informs me pilot definitely OK. AC is a Pawnee Brave
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    British Matilda IV tank was powered by twin Leyland 6cyl diesel engines. 95 hp each Robert
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    And yet: https://www.icpaviazione.it/?page_id=1710&lang=en Seems the factory doesn't have an issue with a tailwheel. Robert
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