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I stuck my head into the cockpit of a Pazmany the other day and it had a "NO INTENTIONAL SPINS" placard and yet I was informed it's aerobatic, not sure how it can be with out spin ability.

This Pazmany newsletter should clarify that.

 

Thumper, I'm looking forward to a report on your aerobatic flight. Have fun.

 

There used to be an aircraft accelerometer called a G-Spot, then rebadged as the DA-55 by EZE Technologies. I had one fitted to a Pitts - it was useful to have a complete electronic history of g levels.

 

 

great article, thanks

 

 

CASA CAAP [/url]on the subject).

I'm surprised that you haven't got more suggestions, Duncan.

 

Mazda is usually quick to promote Airtourers - where is she?

 

I bought an Airtourer prior to PPL - was a good decision.

 

Friends bought Airtourer and 7ECA Citabria prior to GFPT - not regretted it.

 

Friends bought prior to GFPT have learnt that cheap aeroplanes can be expensive and also that their perception of requirements change very quickly from GFPT to PPL and after flying around for a while.

 

I pottered around in a rented 152 Aerobat for a little bit before I bought the Decathlon - at the time the 152 seemed to make more sense but the Decathlon seemed to be a lot more fun.

 

Friend owned a 150 Aerobat for many many years and was very happy with it - only sold it quite recently due age/health.

 

Some say that you should not buy anything that you can rent.

 

Barnstormers is a good place for tyre-kickers - the more you kick tyres the more money you save too.

 

 

USA FAA's Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook (12.5 Mb pdf)

 

 

CASA requires[/url]

The provision (within 9 months) of aerodrome ATS daily for the hours of daylight without any reduction in the service currently provided during the hours of darkness.

this link has some aerobatic schools [/url]which I know also provide formation training. I'll send you a message with info on where I may fit in.Do you have another pilot to do it with? I could probably find some-one with an aeroplane compatible to yours.

Dave,What were the modifications you did with the KR-2?

It was quite a long time ago and since overtaken by other developments and events. Before Experimental category. Some-one bought a project and discovered it was not per the approved drawings and the only viable option was continue and do the engineering substantiation. Couldn't lay my hands on the file quickly so from memory it had a longer fuselage, associated mods to the control system, different canopy, different landing gear & some fiddling to get the cg right. The owner seemed very happy with it when it flew.

I suggest that you arrange to be named on their event insurance policy so that you're covered for some liabilities.

 

 

Just to introduce myself as the new manager of the aerobatic sub-forums:

 

I started flying aerobatics forty years ago. Flown unlimited category competition aerobatics, solo displays & formation aerobatics. CASA delegate for low level aerobatic permissions.

 

I gave up my “day” job at the start of the year – I was an aeronautical engineer having worked on aircraft such as Jindivik, Nomad, F/A-18, F-111, Pitts, Airbus A380, Boeing 777, Eurofighter & Joint Strike Fighter. Worked on flight performance, handling qualities, flutter, structures and certification. Some Reg 35 work in my spare time on types like the CFM Shadow, KR-2 and Laser. A stint working at NASA's Spin Research Center.

 

These days I do a bit of engineering but mainly work as a casual flight instructor teaching aerobatics and doing instructor training. Mostly fly Decathlon, Citabria, Pitts & Airtourer plus the occasional Warrior and Jabiru.

 

You are all welcome at the aerobatic sub-forums – see you there!

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

 

Good, thanks facthunter and drifter_driver - the Experimental certificate would've identified the approved manoeuvres and the limitations.

 

Of course, if I'd gone to YouTube earlier I would've found the explanation.

 

 

Impressive!

It seems to me that this is not approved for aerobatics so if that is true (I'm not sure) it suggests encouragement of hazardous attitudes?

 

On the other hand, there may be a good explanation as to why it was OK in that situation. eg In a past life I have obtained approval for a twin turboprop transport and a single piston normal category aircraft to perform limited aerobatics for displays inc at Farnborough (not me flying).

 

 

I've had a Uniden Bearcat N32, Model UBC120XLT (100 channel 9 band), for some years - we bought it to scan emergency services but it also handles aviation frequencies very well.

 

I also have a secondhand Terra TR720 airband transceiver, about time I tossed it away and got a Vertex or ICOM handheld transceiver - we use them for coaching aerobatics so we transmit from the ground, plus it is useful to have a backup for the aircraft radio when flying.

 

 

GFS is now Oxford Aviation Academy. I know nought about the Bankstown operation, sorry, not even sure it is still there despite the entry on the Bankstown Airport website - it looks out of date as does the entry for the Sydney Aerobatic School.

 

However, I would recommend Red Baron Flight Training.

 

 

The last Funflight route didn't go through Avalon - we crossed the bay just past Werribee South to Portarlington.

 

Reminds me of one of my concerns at the time. Briefing was to generally fly at 1500 ft (from memory) to give a good view. I saw a few aeroplanes a long way below me over the water and I knew they didn't have life-jackets. One pilot didn't care at all when I mentioned it.

 

 

Absolutely correct OzChris however this is much more than a civil basic pilot training aircraft. The ab initio trainer must be considered as part of an integrated solution. One point is that this is the aircraft used at the start but there's no definition of how far this one aircraft will take a military pilot towards the end point as a weapons system operator - enough from me - there are probably other forums where this would be discussed in some detail. Pilatus was at Avalon with the PC-21 as was some-one with a glass cockpit SF-260 however Raytheon seems to be prominent in this race as the only one I've seen (could be others, I've taken little interest) with a total solution.

 

I'm only interested in the pilot training aspects myself. I find a rolled up newspaper to be a good communication tool as instructor in the rear seat of a Decathlon.

 

 

Its been 20+ years since I've been involved with anything like that and I haven't even looked at the current requirements. I guess that any opinion of mine would be worthless.

 

Good luck with it all.

 

 

An interesting project, Steve. Many years ago I was involved with the CT-4 bid for the USAF contract.

 

I wonder if Mooney will trot their trainer out again?

 

 

The judges were very kind to me. Plenty of time now for me to practice for the next one.

 

 

mention the Cirrus SR22 that took off into the thunderstorm with lightning

I guess that was the one that a Virgin airliner was asking me about, when I was in the Parkes circuit, whether it had arrived.

Might see you there

Good to meet you, Glenn. At least we got some flying in on Monday.

Was thinking of going up to Parkes on Sunday to check out the Aerobatic championships.

I'm at Parkes too.

The Champ is a nice airplane - back in new production too. A long way short of the capability of a 115 hp 7ECA Citabria which will also fit in the proposed rule change. Suggest you take a look at a 7ECA and the cost of importing a Champ vs second-hand local Citabria.

 

 

I'm really stingy when it comes to bags. $6 at Kmart will get a really swish lunchbag. Extra pocket to hold your fuel drainer. Of course, all the professional pilots laugh at me but I tell them the reason is security - thieves think its my lunch not a headset in there.

 

I will buy myself a real one soon though.