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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Is NOTHING sacred? Nev
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    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
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    Everyone thinks they will always know which way "DOWN" is . Not so. Nev
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    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
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    Baby It's COLD outside. Nev
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    ....... and do not collect 200. A Suite with Bubba at Bluestone College. That will keep you on your toes. Nev
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    Ah. Thanks A Wolloper
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    Wouldn't work with some planes that aren't spiral stable You MUST roll the wings level with ailerons quickly. Nev.
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    Mechanical Gyro Gauges cost the earth. Nev
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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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    Have good water separators in your airlines This is NOT easy, REDs fade. Have plenty of tinter so a thinner coat covers it. Have Parts so they can rotate is if on a spit so you don't miss bits. Avoid RUNS and overspray areas. "Lousy finish" Make sure there's no sanding dust or blasting remnants about in tubes or cavities. Retarder thinners in the final coat will prevent "blooming" and give a better finish PRACTICE on anything you can before doing the actual job. Surfaces let dry fully will require Sanding before the next coat is applied Use lint free cloths and air to remove dust, Have a dust free environment. Keep the lids on your thinners tins. Nev
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    Enter the REAL world, for a brief time Nev
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    I know they don't like to be idled. I presume it's a GM. Built a few of them. Nev
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    That's a claim I've never heard before. It's called the "Windy" City, not the "whingey" City. Nev
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    My brother filled Up his Fiat till it ran out the breather pipe. Nev
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    No clutch, just float it and slide out of the gear and adjust revs for the next one. Everyone seems to say It can't be done. It sure can't be done if the engine is stopped and you are moving. Nev
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    Sitting down the back of a plane as a Passenger I can generally tell when the Landing is not going to be good without looking at ANY instrument IF you have a bit of a view out of any window. with a forward aspect. Nev
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    You have to get the revs exactly right with any of that low to high range stuff. Trouble is you need 2 hands and the clutch foot. Nev
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