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  1. johnm
    .............. just for the conversation - good variation in answers I suspect most ultralight planes suffer from brake fade quickly, so how you stop best, needs to be thought about (or read)
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    A theoretical ......... If you were taking off with say 1 notch of flap (or no flap) - lets say grass runway - plane has brakes - fixed undercart And you had to stop takeoff - lets say loss of power - no groundloops or deviation from runway is possible The remaining strip distance is minimal - what would be the best way to stop ? .............. i'd go for full flap and brakes ?
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    I dont think money has a lot to do with safety if you have met a minimum safety requirement- it might decrease the odds of a blip .......... it s not a gaurantee though The nsw govt could spend billions on any 20 km stretch oh highway - plus get any number of paternalistic / patronising adverts on any number of tv screens - for some reason someone will have an accident - all the same for sure To say 'big spend airlines' are a sure bet compared to 'ive done whats required airlines" is a mirage - its subjective Whats the answer - ruggered if i know - an engine brake on that dead engine would be a start - or maybe explosive bolts and get rid of the mota That airframe took a pounding ? - not to mention the humans
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    walked water ? ................ to get to the 206
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    if I derive any masochistic pleasure from the reports ............................. I'll go to the confessional otherwise I'll treat them as .............................. useful information (as best as can be had)
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    I think the data is very useful - you can search type of plane - engine etc Of course as said it is arecord of reported instances - how many others are happening and not being reported ? ............ my guess would be probably about the same again I'd like to see in the data age and hours toal for pilot (poliitical party and race probably not relevant) Pilot age and total hours could be good data
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    just in case some don't know - link below for RAA reports - the table can be searched good stuff by RAA - thanks - very current and up to date info re the trials and tribulations of flight Accident and defect summaries - RAAus
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    wonder if pilots saw it ....................... probably looking inside at screens - or would on board radar pick it up ?
  9. johnm
    jet sound - going past you at 37000 feet
  10. johnm
    this website seems to start talking about canopy removal ............... - good luck ? - Tecnam P2002 JF Maintenance Manual (Page 678 of 1289)
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    On the advice of poster above I'll stay away from FB ............... most humans want to be part of a group .............. and its attributes ............... I'm guessing FB does not have many of those attributes ?
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    $66 per year at the gympie aero club captain wally We have a real good x section of members - all seem to fit in like the rest of the human race Without sounding pious - I can remember FHunter saying clubs are to be enjoyed - and enjoy (try) the differences of each person - we should all try this best we can (including this forum and this thread) Its a good thread - lets not the mods close it
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    more Capt Wally .................... ! .............. Your not hated. I think you have an interested following ......... you certainly shoot straight from the hip i guess what you described you find in all jobs - mind you they say some pilots can be particularly egotistical beasts. - what was it like under the expert eye of some captains when you were 1st officer - what were you like as capt to your 1st officers - what was the worst flying experience you had with a senior pilot - what was the worst flying experience you had with a junior pilot - did you ever smoke a joint while up there high - did you ever down a scotch while up there high - did the cabin crew have a better job than pilots - did refuellers have a better job than pilots - did you change airlines much - or once employed you had to stick to it - how many hours and years did you clock up - was there any commercial flying that you did find enjoyable - have you thought of returning to some sort of paid flying - like instructor .......... shan't ask again
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    Capt Wally .............................. all the above sounds very intriguing - how about starting a thread and talk about those decisions or matters that made you jump of the bus ........... we'd like to hear some of that stuff
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    1982 ? - piper tomahawk (s) $ 30 & $ 33 per hour (the instructors were raking it in) flew a tomahawk a couple of years back - compared to an ultralight a tomahawk is heavy and stable - not unlike a kitchen bench ............. with wings
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    come on you lot ..................... bring the accused (s) to the fore - I want names, times and dates of these footless deruddered incidents
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    Ironically I michaelm states he is a lawyer ....... so whats all the fuss about Emjoy your flight (s) mike - make sure you dont get charged more tjhan $ 600 / hour for your half share
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    Died what they loved doing ........... best to say "died with their boots on" You can wear your boots in bed if thats a safer option Condolences to all those effected
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    agreed DGL Fox .................... its a fantastic opportunity to get in the record books - and the longer an older person delays the record attempt - the more chance they have of having their names as the record holder for the longer period (just don't leave it to long though)
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    I hear you - I've seen them too
  21. johnm
    good stuff - a great achievement to be had it's not a crime to have gadgets .................... I bet the Earharts and Kingsford-Smiths would like to have seen some more gadgets
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    ................ not a good look for our sport, but they lived to tell the tale ........... lets not stone them to death by social media
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    Video: Pilot, passenger walked away from dramatic Mukilteo plane crash
  24. johnm
    seat belts each side of the 'in plane' toilet ..................... now that's an idea
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    True .......... i am sure he would shift - where ? Only Peter can decide that
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