Tex Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks all, the SB surely has to be slippery compared to the WB. I really want a SB for cruising at (slightly) higher speeds but also really want VERY good STOL so wondering about configuration, that probably needs a different thread. IF you are too light you are supposed to add weight in the seat cushion. Nev That won't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Damn I want a 912 Fisher so BAD now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks all, the SB surely has to be slippery compared to the WB. I really want a SB for cruising at (slightly) higher speeds but also really want VERY good STOL so wondering about configuration, that probably needs a different thread. Have you flown Barney's drifter Tex? I guess due to my weight, or lack thereof I get pretty good performance out of it, I'd almost say it's STOL, but with two people full fuel it slows down a bit I suppose. I need to watch I don't exceed VNE on that thing, it's pretty slippery on descent. I have about 15kg I clamp to the foot wells so it's balance is more reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Have you flown Barney's drifter Tex? I guess due to my weight, or lack thereof I get pretty good performance out of it, I'd almost say it's STOL, but with two people full fuel it slows down a bit I suppose. I need to watch I don't exceed VNE on that thing, it's pretty slippery on descent. I have about 15kg I clamp to the foot wells so it's balance is more reasonable I haven't actually flown it yet BUT I am trying very hard to talk him into giving it to me :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I haven't actually flown it yet BUT I am trying very hard to talk him into giving it to me :thumb_up: If I had a hanger it would be at my place more often I can tell you! I had it for a few weeks a while back when he just couldn't fit it in the hanger, most fun I've ever had, but my neighbour wanted his shed back so I had to take it back! I think I'm the only one that flies it from time to time lately, other than it's trip west... Barney reckons his Yak55 is easier to fly! If I had the money I'd buy it, maybe we can go halves in him giving it to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 maybe we can go halves in him giving it to us No way I thought of it first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 No way I thought of it first! But but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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