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facthunter

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  1. Engine vibration is destructive also. All these senders are quite Unreliable. It's a harsh environment for them Nev
  2. Was that Helpful? It's not too big a hope that Members do feel they have a stake in the RAAus continuing to exist. . IF it doesn't what's next? Warbirds are in a similar position regarding the extent of possible liability. IF it's too high It's just NOT affordable, by Normal people. Nev
  3. That could be ONE interpretation. I wonder what he LEGAL interpretation of THAT is.? I looked it up. Quite nebulous. You are entitled to Be told the Limits of your liability as a Member. Nev
  4. It DID go to the Cessna POH which would be presumptuous to apply Carte Blanche. Planes have different Stability Parameters. A more "Neutral" plane is better in turbulence and the spiral situation. Nev
  5. The Thread title IS VFR into IMC. Nev
  6. Does everybody fly Cessna High wings? Nev
  7. IF the ball is not centred you will feel a sideways force in your seat. It's unbalanced flight. (skidding). Nev
  8. Ground to Tower also. SMC Towers don't fly. Nev
  9. ICAN would be obsolete OK in an old Warbird I guess for looks. ( Single pointer) Based on a different standard atmosphere Same as the Old Nickel plated Brass Prayer wheel. I'd have one of those somewhere. Nev
  10. It's not that easy to move around in an upside down Plane or get out of the doors and windows. . IF you're waiting because others are in the way you might as well phone people.. It's instinctive. It wasn't burning inside. Nev
  11. IF you haven't done any In cloud flying then do some (under the hood. supervised ) and then return to the conversation My post above about not being able to tell where DOWN IS, is the crux of the matter. In a Basic simulator you don't experience the disorientating forces you do in REAL situation. If you have an autopilot use that. IT doesn't KNOW it's in cloud. Go into a COMPLETELY dark room and turn around about four times. . Recovery from a Spiral has to be quickly executed. (with ailerons) because SPEED is building up fast and your instinct is to pull the stick back. Nev
  12. Is NOTHING sacred? Nev
  13. A boomerang is a flying wing but has a bit of a Yaw PROBLEM would many of these things FLY if you threw them out of a plane?. Nev
  14. Everyone thinks they will always know which way "DOWN" is . Not so. Nev
  15. They had fire hoses on it quickly, Canadians don't panic easily. They are cooler than most People. They are even COOL on Trump. Nev
  16. ....... and do not collect 200. A Suite with Bubba at Bluestone College. That will keep you on your toes. Nev
  17. Wouldn't work with some planes that aren't spiral stable You MUST roll the wings level with ailerons quickly. Nev.
  18. Mechanical Gyro Gauges cost the earth. Nev
  19. You will learn from your mistakes, ie (the hard way) It is a specialised SKILL after all. Preparation cleanliness and Patience and watch what is happening where the Paint goes on. No crud in the gun, stir and if necessary filter the paint, Nev
  20. It's very satisfying when you get it right. Paints are also EXPENSIVE and can add a bit of weight, Mask off everything you don't want overspray on.
  21. The displaced air movement with that engine in the crankcase is from the front cylinders to the rear ones and back and those pistons oppose and displace more than one litre of air per revolution THAT can move a lot of oil with it if there's no baffling and not a lot of volume in the sump. Nev
  22. I don't like it. Easy to check out with a qualified pilot beside you and you under the hood.. You need a gyro instrument really, The normal compass has errors (turning and acceleration) that require a lot of practice with to use to keep a straight course OR do a gentle turn The usual altimeter has Hysteresis and lags consequently. Better with an IVSI. Nev
  23. Provided you know the one you're referencing is US, and you have time to look elsewhere. Never rely wholly on just one instrument. SCAN. Nev
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