Tomo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Doing my CSU and RG endorsements on Saturday in a 182, with a C210 donk in the front, and STOL kit fitted. Should be fun! Any tips and tricks you reckon I should know? Obviously everything will get covered in the training, but never hurts to talk about things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Check that it is a 182RG first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Check that it is a 182RG first. Haha, yep, done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Don't pull the blue knob when the black knobs all the way in...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Don't listen when they tell you not to fly 'over square'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Doing my CSU and RG endorsements on Saturday in a 182, with a C210 donk in the front, and STOL kit fitted. Should be fun!Any tips and tricks you reckon I should know? Obviously everything will get covered in the training, but never hurts to talk about things. RG- " Red Green"- Don't confuse the two tomo- They say there are those pilots who have landed wheels up and those that are going too....:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 It always worries me to raise the gear just after take-off - I may need it again soon. Sometimes I think less about rolling inverted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 why the 300hp upfront? Dunno, that's just what it's been changed to, haven't seen the aircraft in the flesh yet, but they say it goes like a rocket. I don't really mind either way, I just like flying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Up, down. Easy. Just don't forget the down. Seriously, those pre-landing checks must be thought about and done, it is easy to slip into complacency and rush through them. Also allow sufficient time for slowing down, setting up the aircraft for landing, and be kind to that engine. Those Continentals have had their fair share of issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 It probably says: "when not sure, give it MORE!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshed Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Which C210 engine does it have, maybe the earlier ones were only 250/285 hp or other! You'll love it Tomo! will this be the fastest you have flown to date ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yes, don't be in a rush to retract the gear. I would leave it down whilever there is usable runway beneath you.(within reason)...Don't know about those who have and those who are going to..( land gear up). Get second nature to check things like mixture rich, pitch fine, and landing gear 3 greens,and might as well include landing clearance, because you are going to go where you need it. With your CS prop(s), make sure you understand the fine pitch lock (stop). What angle it is and what power you can get at low speeds, without overspeeding the engine, if the prop mechanism fails and you end up on the fine pitch stop. You should still be able to fly at reduced speed. You should also learn the actions for various overspeed figures for those bigger engines. Above some rpm's it is a scrap the engine thing. No rebuild permitted. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av8vfr Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just don't do it like this Thomo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanm Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Don't listen when they tell you not to fly 'over square'... Fly it in accordance with the manual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks everyone, all appreciated! :thumb_up: That video is pretty sad, maybe he had a headset that was too good, plus the distraction of talking. But that's a pretty sad excuse isn't it. Not a bad wheels up landing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Haha, well no not really! But you know what I mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerin Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 ..there's a 'good' wheels up T? Well, the video made it onto youtube....so they probably all walked away from the landing....hence, ipso facto, according to legend and popular lore, the landing was good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 I did it! :big_grin: Now that 300hp is the funnest thing I've ever played with!! I reckon I could do take offs all day and not get sick of it... getting pushed back in your seat is pretty awesome! It's fitted with the 540 Lycoming, fuel injected. Tail wheel next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Did you win the lotto Tomo?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Haha, I wish David! Working hard and saving hard... and doing bits at a time, and not looking at the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshed Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sounds like opening the throttle in the Foxy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 There is a 180 at Camden available for dual through Curtis - they are worth flying - great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Will they solo hire it or is it just for dual?David Its just dual but worth doing too see what they are like. Great fun - I am lucky now as a friend has one I fly a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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