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Welcome. To my world . Love flying. But can't do that bureaucracy. Education isn't good enough to pass those tests . spacesailor
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Are planes with parachutes really safer?
spacesailor replied to danny_galaga's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
Yes . I got that one some time ago . Then was asked for more " hands on " information. That was from an administration officer, who only has ' big ' plane dealings. He wanted a " look-see ' at were he/they shouldn't tie a pull rope , W7hen dragging a ' wreak ' to safety. A little out of the loop nowadays, So, wondered if at an airshow , could an invite to SES / fireless, spacesailor -
Vans Aircraft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
spacesailor replied to KRviator's topic in Vans/RV
And ' at a particular time ' of year you will pay their demand . Not a cent less or a day late . So spoke god (ATO) . spacesailor -
Are planes with parachutes really safer?
spacesailor replied to danny_galaga's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
As an aside!. The SES & Fieries have asked for , information plus training to deal with those, Ballistic Emergency Parachutes . I never heard anything being done . spacesailor -
Vans Aircraft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
spacesailor replied to KRviator's topic in Vans/RV
That's were the Aussie Tax people . Are wrong . They grab their tax & force the struggling company into bankruptcy. The only entity that forces you to. 'prove your Innocence '. In court . spacesailor -
Are planes with parachutes really safer?
spacesailor replied to danny_galaga's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
Is there a minimum hight to deploy the chute . spacesailor -
The Hummel Was designed to collapse in a segmented way . As one survivor put it, " it seemed to collapse around me " . After an almost Vertical crash into a parking lot . ( https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theledger.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fman-crashes-plane-in-geico-parking-lot%2F25775409007%2F&psig=AOvVaw3RjsJqMgcYvwuZFrOwbkaG&ust=1712402161941000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCMCZiL_5qoUDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE ) There seems to be quite a few ' Walkaway ' crashes documented. Even one in Western Australia. Were I asked after the health of that pilot. spacesailor
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Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Well here you go . A brand new E-5000 Messerschmit . A perfect city car With it's 70 klmrs range . on one battery . $ 15,550 ( it didn't say Aus/Us ) . Cheaper than a second hand banger . spacesailor -
How does a pilot with a brain tumour, get to keep his licence , with the only , ( to date ) . Infringement, he must fly with a duly qualified pilot , Who has the ability to take command. Flying commercial, not passenger Cessna twin . spacesailor
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Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Three wheels , thats another economic advantage. As all , seem to replace their tyres by the due date , & not when worn out . I haven't heard much discussion on other replacement by date car parts. Like that carbon canister, seat belts and safety ' airbags ' . All have a limited lifespan. Those tyres for my neighbours Tesla will frighten him when they need replacement. spacesailor -
I have a three colour battery lamp for signals. You never know !!. Loud hailer. spacesailor
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The Never Ending Fun Debate
spacesailor replied to skippydiesel's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
A long time ago I could have bought a ' brand new Jab ' . Cheaply. Made by a Sydney university as a teaching aid, then sold at the conclusion of the course. And the cost to that University was less . So another one for the next student intake . Who stopped that great idea ?. spacesailor -
Are they that important on circuits. ( hopefully no downwind landings. ( unannounced )). No electricity in my HUMMEL-BIRD. So hand held radio only. spacesailor
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The Never Ending Fun Debate
spacesailor replied to skippydiesel's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
All of the above, excluding two seats . Took me to my Hummel-Bird. Plans built ( cheaper than made for you ) . Aluminium, easy to work with . Fairly fast , 80kn cruise, Economic, 6 ltrs per hour . Engine choice Wheels, td or trike, And good looking. Dave Kings spacesailor PS survivability -
Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
You definitely would have to have a good deodorant. Or take that glass dome off in summer . I have never seen a convertible Messerschmitt. spacesailor Holding breath after the brother farted. -
I have many hours in a " A22 Foxbat " . ( 30s ) Very impressed by it comfort , as well as ease of operating . Would love to go flying again . BUT As my. CFI says " I'm wasting his time & my money " . It took a couple of ' blue years 'to get over that . & have not flown since . A nice new hip, a prostate rebore , I'll soon be a teenybopper , ( as soon as I'm out of these nappies ) . spacesailor Ps , four words changed by AI
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Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
" own personal space ", That is bad , your personal space ' ends ' when you get behind the wheel . Road & fuel / pollution ! Get a " Messerschmitt " two seater car . They were a comfortable ride . I can imagine a row of them stopped at the traffic lights ready to roar away on green . spacesailor -
Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
How many still offer that spare seat ? . How many cars ' in the rush hour ' have but one person . NSW has one lane for cars with more than. one person. And I know of a couple of drivers who have put " mannequins " in their passenger seat . Just to flaunt that rule . spacesailor -
Carbon emissions from light aircraft and the future
spacesailor replied to Reynard's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Simple solution. As quoted 18 ltrs pr hour . Average . Make more ' ultralight ' aircraft . If there was a push, to get small engined aircraft into the mainstream . Fuel usage half that average , would surely reduce the ' c02 emissions. Back to " AUF " . IT SEEMS, that higher weight RAA wants , it's opposite to what is needed . spacesailor -
The one who says " your aircraft " is not the master in charge . So Says my instructor. spacesailor
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The original highbrid dog . Was for a " sight- impaired " person with an ' allergy ' to dog hair . wally Conron of " guide dogs Victoria, crossed a Labrador & Poodle, to invent the LABRADOODLE He now hates the bad use of his idea . spacesailor
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And , it's a green landscape, looking great ! . spacesailor
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I agree. It is nice , I just didn't like the ' cold frosty mornings ' . I may bring my electric blanket, next time . LoL spacesailor
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I've heard of " Priority Assistance Needed " . Not " possible " Assistance Needed ". From nautical H F radio licence course . Now to sit an aeronautical VHF radio licence course . Is there much difference. spacesailor