Deskpilot

What's the situation when it comes to single seat aircraft? If I build on of my designs, I feel it should be my risk and no one else's. I think this would apply to a new design 2 seat plane. The 'other' would be no more familiar with it that the builder/designer.

How can they say fastest aircraft when at that height, there's almost no air. Manned rocket, yes, aircraft, no.

Yesterday I saw 4 Orion's in a tight diamond formation flying northwards over Port Noarlunga at about 1000'. These were accompanied by a small red and white plane, a jet I think, similar to a JP or Gnat. Heading for Adelaide and RAAF Edinburgh I guess. Any one else see them?

Much better Tim. Thanks. Be careful that scarf of yours doesn't come adrift and tangle with the tail feathers. BTW, you're pretty nimble for a Cripple, you term, not mine.

If you can come up with a really light, retractable system, then go for it. Must be mechanical, no hydraulic or electrical requirements. Must also be capable of being built by a rank amateur. Not asking too much, am I!

Nice vids Tim, but please, please, forgo the music. I think we'd all prefer to hear engine and wind noises. One day soon, I'll get round to paying you a visit, albeit by road.

This is the image I referred to earlier. Twist the lever to select left or right brake. Centralized for equal braking. This is an either or system, not proportional. To change direction, the lever must be released first.

Thanks for your input guys, lots of info to digest. I was going to post an image of my non proportional system but for some reason "upload a file" isn't working today.

Irrespective of what type of brake to use, can anyone answer my question?

Let's face it, Jabiru brakes are crap. Can't use conventional toe brakes as both pedals can be pressed simultaneously for air brake. (Don't ask...yet) Mountain bike brakes are pretty powerful so will be OK except perhaps if I'm running straight at an unsuspected fence or other barrier. Certainly strong enough for differential braking/steering.

It might be old age but I'm going through a brain fade at the moment. I want to use differential brakes operated from a single lever in the control stick. Seems easy but I'm stuck on how to get it to work. I'm thinking of using bicycle parts so it can be either cable operated or hydraulic. I could use my twist the lever version mentioned in another thread but I really prefer to use the rudder pedals for direction control. This will be used on a tricycle u/g with retractable, castoring, nose-wheel (and possibly mains) Any ideas. Sketch's, how ever crude, will be most welcome.

Try that with a Golf first.

Takes the Porsche out first then lowers trailer into very deep water.

Back to the subject, this is today's version:

Unsung hero's http://www.videofantastica.com/view_video/147049/

Enjoy a once only experience. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/jegalctospc2

Nice find Tim. Where is it exactly? Might find it on GoogleEarth.

It's on you-tube if you really want to see it. RIP the pilot.

What I saw this morning: "Kangaroos on airShip problem" Thought it was a new thread. Too much wine last night obviously.

Probably why I made the mistake in the first place.

OOPS finger trouble . STEP my boy, STEP into the future.

What-ever next? http://www.chonday.com/Videos/windlesje2

As old as this is, Channel 7 picked it up today as new news.

http://www.chonday.com/Videos/warbirflight2

Enjoy. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/glidefryh2