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Unlucky fisherman hit by a "glider"
cooperplace replied to Kiwi Greg's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
his mum was proven right! -
Red baron down in the lettuce in Queensland
cooperplace replied to bull's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
sounds like not a bad outcome; we're all green with envy at the pilot's ability to pick a spot where could get a nice snack -
Light aircraft down near Gatton
cooperplace replied to biggles's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
I bet he was tossed around like a salad -
Small plane take off mishap NT
cooperplace replied to Happyflyer's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
the Swiss used to use ordinary roads with widened sections as strips. I saw this near Lake Neuchatel about 30yrs ago: traffic lights block traffic, a Kombi van with a big bubble in the roof appears -it's ATC- and a jet fighter lands, taxis off the road, and the lights go green. Amazing. I don't know if they still do this; the strip I saw is now defunct for aviation. -
Spitfire down in France
cooperplace replied to fly_tornado's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
if I recall correctly my now deceased relative who flew these extensively in WW2 said that there were many accidents on takeoff in spits, that they could be quite a handful -
How Slippery are the A22LS and A32?
cooperplace replied to APenNameAndThatA's topic in Aeroprakt/Foxbat
have you flown either of these? a good way to get a handle on these questions might be to go up in each, with an instructor. -
Flying in the US on an RA-Aus pilot cert
cooperplace replied to cscotthendry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
years ago I had an Illinois "out of state" licence; I think they would give them to almost anyone. -
What has made you a better pilot?
cooperplace replied to OzScot's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
I've done very little gliding but I think it makes you a better pilot. Every landing is a forced landing. But on the other hand, you have to put up with the logistics of gliding, which are different to those of powered flight and can be a pain in the neck. -
Does your aircraft fit your flying style?
cooperplace replied to Methusala's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
very happy with the LSA/55 jab -
so you expect your pilot to be a silk?
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UNIVERSAL MAINTENANCE FREE TAIL-WHEEL
cooperplace replied to Blackhawk's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
jabirus come with a universally maintenance-free tailwheel. -
Giant 1:5 scale English Electric Lightning
cooperplace replied to dominicm's topic in Remote Control
where is the airstrip, with the L1011s (hopefully I'm correct) in the background? Marshalls? -
Hi TP, thank you for posting that. When I was learning, my instructor took me thru the scenario in which the jab engine has failed, we're in a glide approach, and aren't quite going to make our designated landing spot because of an obstacle on short final, so a quick pull of the flaps lever to #2 gives maybe 20 ft, and hey presto, you're home OK. I still practice this (with imaginary obstacles!) but I've never needed it. I avoid low flying like the plague: as I see it, there are two things that are your friend: airspeed and altitude. Stay safe!
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just standard bright field illumination? what magnification is needed? thanks
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really? can you tell us about the incident?
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next time I'm in the jab I'll check that lug. I always give the lever a little jiggle every time I move it to ensure the lug is properly engaged. I've never known it to pop out of 2, but I'll bear this in mind. one reason I like mechanical flaps is that in a forced (unpowered) approach using 1 stage I could quickly pull in 2 stages of flap to clear an obstacle, like EK Gann at the Taj Mahal. I know I could do this because I've practised this maneuver.
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I prefer the manual flap setup, and have never had a problem. But I've never done 2 to 1 on short final. Why would you do that? On touch-and-goes I'll go 2 to 1 with the wheels on the ground, but apart from that all 2 to 1 changes require positive rate of climb and must be gently done. in my opinion. I'm talking about LSA/55.
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so how does the A22LS compare with the B58 Hustler you used to fly?
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Bruce, clearly the most dangerous place is bed. Most people die in bed.
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yes i just bought a battery mower too; in my mind's eye I see the jab engine compartment as nought but batteries. But I know that this thinking leads only to madness.
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how many knots does does the Ferguson cruise at? And with these old plugs, are you happy with its rate of climb?
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CASA 292/14 - Conditions and direction about Jabiru engines
cooperplace replied to coljones's topic in Jabiru
OK, I get it. I'm a bit like Bruce: I was flying the jab this morning, and as usual, it didn't miss a beat. -
CASA 292/14 - Conditions and direction about Jabiru engines
cooperplace replied to coljones's topic in Jabiru
seriously, could you be more vague? You know about engines: can you offer any more details?