348

Thanks for the great video.

 

 

Hi is there some one who could please help with a bit of theory on the concept of under-banking during a descending turn and how the inner wing into the turn has a higher angle of attack creating lift to counter the lift created by the higher speed of the outer wing.

 

 

Ahh, I know THAT feeling. Don't push it, eventually she'll come round (hopefully). After 5 years, my wife is contemplating her third flight with me. The conditions have to be just perfect, and she has the advantage of time on her side.Peter

I hope so

 

 

Will she go flying with you though.? Nev

LOL:roflmao:

 

 

Congrats 348! Well done!Now the big question will be "Who's going to be the first pax?"

Yep that is the big question. I already have had many put them selves on the waiting list but the one who I would like to be she just wont be in it.

 

 

Congratulations 348 " as the Toyota ad says, "Oh what a feeling"Well done, another milestone of many along the way.

Kind regards

 

Planey

thanks

 

 

Hi My name is Tim, I am just new to this flying stuff. I have always wanted to give it a go, and now I am. I have been flying a Tecnam and am really enjoying it have done about 15h with 4h solo. I found this site by just cruising about and thought I would join in Hope fully get some good tips and advice. Thanks

For all who asked I passed my flight test Last Thursday and now just to do a couple more hours for my first pax

 

 

I meant in the fixed wing for the tips on the ride through the turbulence.

 

 

I see you fly from Mangalore I came over there not to long ago and did a TIF in a R22 there with Han from Kestrel . I really liked it but the $ and the distance from home put me off.

 

Apart from weight have you any tips on making the ride better? or is it just time to get used to it?

 

 

Not a problem 348.My over-weight mother-in-law will be arriving at your place tomorrow at 0600hrs, and it'll be like an early winters morning flight for you, and I only charge 20 bucks an hour for her services.

 

If the truth be known, i'd even send her for free, just to get get out of the house.

Thanks for your thoughts they were much appreciated. LOL:roflmao: But the early winters morning sounds good:thumb up:

 

 

I think you could, didn't go though. My flying instructor decided it wasn't worth all the hassle and closed for 2 weeks

Ok

 

 

The World rally is on here, and they have turned the GA section of the airport into a giant outdoor workshop for cars.

That would be different, so can you get in for a look?

 

 

The extra weight makes the plane less responsive to gusts etc .Nev

I think I need a 80 kg sand bag for when I am solo, or visit Mc Donalds a lot more.

 

 

Only about 4.8 at the moment, not being helped by the fact that the GA section of the airport is essentially closed till the 16th...

Are they doing some upgrades?

 

 

Welcome! I'm fairly new to this flying thing too, haven't gone solo yet. I have gotten used to turbulence though, seeing as approaching one of the runways here usually resembles a rollercoaster ride due to thermals and such from wetlands. It may be somewhat different when my instructor decides to jump out though!Congrats on going solo!

Thanks I thought I was alright with the turbulence also until I went solo also I find it handles much differently when I am Solo very climby and takes a bit more to persuade it to come down not that that is a problem. I just some times wonder if I am creating my own turbulence or it is all to do with weight difference. How many hours have you done?

 

 

When you say over my way, do you mean Adelaide or Guernsey.Alan Marriette.

Adelaide not far from YADG ALDINGA

 

 

With 4-stroke trikes, it is useful to ensure you have at least 40 litres in the tank if one up as the extra weight helps with turbulence. That is why is is worse when the instructor climbs out. You lose some of the inertia that is a feature of the increased mass.With 2-stroke trikes, that have a smaller tank, people often take Jerry with them (a Jerry can filled with water strapped in the pax seat).

 

I'm not familiar with the characteristics of the Tecnam, but you may find a similar effect if you ensure the tanks are filled more for solo flights as we get to the warmer weather.

 

There's plenty of people who simply don't fly in Summer between about 11:00 and 16:00 to avoid the worst part of the turbulence. It can be quite uncomfortable and it depends on the individual as to whether they want to put up with it or not, and yes, it does take some acclimatisation.

Thanks for the Tip I always notice the weight change when my instructor gets out and it does seem to make a big difference with the fuel full. I was out flying in the local training area solo and left with full tanks and was quite comfortable but after about a hour an on returning even the slight weight difference and the increased warmth of the afternoon I had noticed a difference. I hope to get more used to it soon but I imagine as you say it may take some acclimatisation. Thanks Tim

 

 

Wait until it's hot! Like flying in a washing machine - but you'll get used to it.

I have had that told to me may times that the hot weather will the increase the turbulence but I am hoping to get more used to it before then.

 

 

Welcome to the forums Tim. I haven't flown to Bendigo yet, but it isn't that far (2 hours by car). I'm pretty sure there's a couple of other forumites from Bendigo too.

I was up your way today at Kyabram

 

 

Yes, Welcome Tim! We always like to hear about a new victim to our shared addiction. On a day like today when you'd really rather not be flying then you can always get a fix and learn some here.

sounds good it was a bit wild down here today for a bit.

 

 

Hi Tim:welcome: yes there are other forumites in Bendigo we know of one who is currently building a Morgan Sierra.Alan.

I will keep a look out, just out of interest I am originally from over your way.

 

 

:welcome:Welcome Tim, I am a lurker on this site and trained for my RA on a Tecnam. I found the biggest problem with the Tecnam was getting it out of the sky, it just loves to fly :big_grin:

Yep I have found the same they like to climb

 

 

Welcome to the Forum Family, 348! I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience

All good so far thanks

 

 

Yo Tim! Hope you enjoy...

Thanks

 

 

Hi Tim & . I am sure you will find lots of useful info on these forums and this site.If you are central Vic which airfield do you fly from?

 

Cheers

 

Neil

Bendigo