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- Birthday 04/01/1940
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Called "Leading Link" Nev
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The Unforgiving (née Impossible) Turn.
facthunter replied to Garfly's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Headwind makes a big difference to height/ distance relationship on climb out. Many turn backs result i loss of control. Shallow bank angle reduces the chance of getting back. Don't learn how to do this on U tube.. Nev -
Fastest Piston engine is service at the time. They flew in Korea.. Nev
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Wanna Fly STOL in Part 103?
facthunter replied to jackc's topic in U.S.A. FAA FAR Part 103 and Basic Flying Machines's Topics
In the 60's the DH82 Was removed from being classified as an initial training aircraft. You could still teach spins aeros and t/w endorsements. Nev -
The VC 10 was called the "IRON DUCK". Nev
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The feel of the Plane, It's controllability, look and sound are all part of the aura. IF you're aim is to get to places and back ON TIME use a Jet and even they are delayed by weather sometimes.. Nev
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A GEE BEE goes fast enough. On larger planes the drag would be similar All cylinders are the same Bottom end is more complex so is ignition timing as the stroke is not the same in all cylinders.TBO is comparable with anything else. Reduction gear is sun and planetary Thats the best. Nev
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Wanna Fly STOL in Part 103?
facthunter replied to jackc's topic in U.S.A. FAA FAR Part 103 and Basic Flying Machines's Topics
Learn in something similar then off you go for Pt 103 or just teach yourself (which I don't recommend). With a bit of experience you'll manage it. Nev -
A Cam Ring is used in most of them. Sleeve valves have their own special problems. It's a wonder they work at all. Nev.
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Short crankshaft and the Big end is lightly loaded in cruise. Even length intake pipes and easier to cool and supercharge It's a completely different feel and SOUND.. Downside. A bit hard to oil scavenge. That has to be done right.. Nev
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That's how it works. Nev
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Great instability in the Auto world. .You'd be surprised at the other alliances out here. Nev