Thirsty
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- Birthday 24/10/1962
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Corby Statrlet
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Adelaide
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Afghanistan
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Problem with that is they are all built differently. You need to sit in the one you want to buy I reckon.
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I have a Corby - I'm 88Kg and 5'11" and fit fine. I had to lower the seat from the previous owner but I have a couple of inches clearance above my head so all good. I am selling mine as I am not flying anywhere near as much as I should so if you're still interested give me a call. I know there are a few guys over 6' tall flying Starlets from the Yahoo group so it is doable. I flew mine back from Sydney to Adelaide which was fine. Lovely plane and I know I'm going to regret selling but it seems waste to have it just sitting there.
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Pilot is fine physically. Not feeling too well mentally (understandable I think).
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I could but too busy at work :) If anyone is interested here is a link to the app user manual http://www.smartavionics.com/pb3/PropellerBalancerManual.pdf Some good general interest reading there about the process.
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I have a PB-3 -works OK with the Android interface - I just bought an el cheapo mobile and use that.
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Engine failure & hard landing video
Thirsty replied to Soleair's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
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Engine failure & hard landing video
Thirsty replied to Soleair's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
David you shouldn't have to quickly decide anything - you should always be looking for a spot to land and be aware of the wind. I always fly wondering what I would do right now if the engine stops. I've had 2 sudden engine failures. I think this guy did OK considering the errors he made. Not ideal bu he survived and the plane can probably be used again so a good landing. -
I was an instructor and I used to do circuits on my own - you get to practice almost everything in a circuit rather than just flying aimlessly around.
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Just ask him he'll tell you! Joking, I know him well and yes he's still around.
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The RAAF SAR squirrels in Darwin in the 80's used to carry a shotgun under the back seats for just this sort of thing.
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I also just tuck my microphone into the earpiece of my headphones. Works great.
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The amazing OV-10 Bronco
Thirsty replied to Gnarly Gnu's topic in Warbirds, Vintage and Classic Aircraft
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I bought a unit from Aircraft Spruce with adapters. Works well and appears to be of good quality. Don't buy one off ebay.
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Yes Great Plains 1915cc. Climbs at 1500fpm and cruise at 110k at about 3200 rpm. I love it, handles really nicely and is a joy to fly. I seriously like the looks of the OP's aircraft though - I really like tail draggers and his looks the part big time.
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Very nice. Here's my recent purchase. [GALLERY=media, 3686]Corby by Thirsty posted Jan 19, 2016 at 2:51 PM[/GALLERY]
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