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Cool Podcasts From F-15
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
Real Podcasts of a F-15 pilot. Check the Airspeed  blog for great opportunity to listen to podcasts of a test pilot and lot's of cool stuff. I can't say that I know much about the world of d
Sunday, 27 July 2008
For Your Information
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
...ts international operators to provide more data regarding their navigational equipment that might be in the aircraft. Many of the questions are related to the Box 10 and Box 18 on the international fl...
Friday, 13 June 2008
I usually don't write about space ships in this website but the coming of a new book that tells the story of SpaceShipOne "SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History" is a good enough reason. The book
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
A Truly Innovative Way To Fly!
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
... unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that Cirrus Aircraft will offer Cirrus PerspectiveTM, Garmin's all-glass, fully-integrated flight deck t...
Friday, 30 May 2008
Military remote controlled aircraft
(Forums / General Discussions)
It sounds you're having some really interesting experiences out there
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Experimental Sailplanes
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...will still take at least an A&P to sign off for the return to service. Unless I was very familiar with the aircraft, and/or knew the builder, I'm not sure I would trust an experimental as much as a s...
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Do winglets produce thrust?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
I know an aircraft designer, Martin Hollman, AircraftDesigns.com, who considers winglets only functional excuse is a place to put vents for fuel tanks.
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
2 Meter Radios
(Forums / General Discussions)
...certainly vote for less chit-chat on 123.3/.5, but are people getting these in addition to or instead of an aircraft radio? And how much chit-chat is on the 2 meter bands they'd be using from 10,000',...
Thursday, 07 August 2008
The "Complex" TAS calculation
(Forums / General Discussions)
...CAS (Calibrated Air Speed). The difference between IAS and CAS has to be less than 3% or 5kt in a certified aircraft. Typical installations are actually very accurate, within 1kt at typical flying spe...
Monday, 04 August 2008
What glider if not a Speed Astir?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ree. For what it is worth, I will give my experience of recently getting to the point of having my own XC aircraft. Most of the first generation glass ships have some quirks, but they are generall...
Sunday, 03 August 2008
...ng well and that you know how to use it in that environment. Then offer to operate your glider as a powered aircraft initially. With most selflaunchers, that's possible. You may have to teach yourself...
Saturday, 02 August 2008
Odd thing in Houston
(Forums / General Discussions)
...es from downtown. The sky is clear. A large (bigger than a 737) passenger jet escorted by one or more small aircraft circled downtown Houston about 30 minutes ago and departed to the east. It made at ...
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Speed Astir II B
(Forums / General Discussions)
I'm a novice glider pilot thinking of a Speed Astir II B. Any thoughts on this aircraft? Thanks!
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Aerotow rope drogue chute?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...e emphasis on turning is not always practical particularly if one has been towed close to a ridge e.g. both aircraft would require to turn away from the ridge - if the glider remains straight on cours...
Friday, 25 July 2008
High tow vs. low tow for rough tows (long)
(Forums / General Discussions)
... and the rope wrapped itself around the puch wing (fortunately not fouling any controls in this case). Both aircraft subsequently landed safely with no damage. Although I was present on the airfield...
Monday, 21 July 2008
Briegleb 12B - Opinions?
(Forums / General Discussions)
...that, you have to remember they are all experimental, and are all homebuilt, without any requirement to use aircraft grade material or hardware, without the requirement to have to inspections complete...
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Strobes
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hi Solarfilm, the heat activated model aircraft covering does a chrome finish film. A couple of sections of this would probably be more effective than 'orange dayglo' that we currently use. The BGA
Sunday, 06 July 2008
Final Glide for Don Dorrell
(Forums / General Discussions)
...before the ship was ready to fly again, I sent him a registered letter which said, Do you want me flying an aircraft that is legally registered to you? Got my properly signed paper work in return ma...
Friday, 04 July 2008
Out pin schedmatic for Terra TX760D
(Forums / General Discussions)
I would appreciate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a goo
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Slipping in Turns
(Forums / General Discussions)
...d on the presentation given by Prof.M.D.Maughmer (The design and testing of a winglet airfoil for low-speed aircraft)it turns out that gliders equipped with winglets do not favor flying in a slip. In ...
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Will US Sport Pilot be insurable?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
... there hasn't been a US 2-33 fatality in 25 years will help show the simplicity and built in safety of that aircraft at least. How have those in other countries fared? Do you have lower level licens...
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Student-Instructor question (USA)
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ve section of part 61 concerning solo student flight: 61.87 L) Limitations on student pilots operating an aircraft in solo flight. A student pilot may not operate an aircraft in solo flight unless t...
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Soaring in an Airplane (Katana DA-C1)
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
I don't know for the US, but in France the regulation doesn't allow a pilot flying an aircraft registered as an airplane rather than a (motor)glider to stop the engine in flight. And of course the pil
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Why does PW-5 get no respect?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
... is a drastic trade down in performance. Better to go by the trusty Libelle 201 at 36/1 L/d. All are good aircraft for what the owner pilot may want to achieve, the L-33 is 'all metal' and can sit o...
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Taking a Glider from the US to NZ,,,,
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...om NZ. How Long have you owned the glider before bringing it in? Is the glider on experimental or certified aircraft maintenance standards ? Is the glider fitted with a transponder ? (large amounts of...
Thursday, 12 June 2008
ELTs are a joke
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
... hour after a firm landing. A millisecond burst would require very little power, and could encode position, aircraft type & 'N' number and whatever else. The signal only needs to be sent once, and wou...
Tuesday, 03 June 2008
...pay (tow plane maintenance, instructor fees, aifield maintenance, insurances, etc.)? Many owners of private aircraft wo seldom fly the club's aircraft? How many student pilots? I know.. a lot of que...
Monday, 02 June 2008
OPINIONS ON AN LS3A
(Forums / General Discussions)
Look at the Genesis 2. The same Cleveland wheel and brake system as is used on Cessna aircraft. A well designed and built wing spar which will not delaminate in turbulance, now or ten years from now u
Sunday, 01 June 2008
Question to our Italian friends
(Forums / General Discussions)
...iscussion, however, is going on, as many ATC operators don't have clear understanding of the definitions of AIRCRAFT ('aeromobile', including gliders and ballons), and AIRPLANE ('velivolo', powered fi...
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Coordinated turning stall and spins
(Forums / General Discussions)
...this morning to 5000 feet agl and performed a series of coordinated and cross control turning stalls. The aircraft used was a Ventus 2bx, delivered this year. I have approximately 75 hours in this a...
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Best Gliding Club Web Site
(Forums / Professionals)
...iate. Try my clubs site in Australia. We use the net a lot for weather (station and cam available), to book aircraft, swap info etc. Certainly has helped our club grow as good communication always doe...
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Soaring magazine
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...nly thing I would add to this excellent write-up is that USAF survival training is to stay with your downed aircraft unless you have a compelling reason to leave. The aircraft is much easier to spot t...
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
What next?
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ition? I know theres going to be more lessons before I take the FAA license test. FBO advantage is familiar aircraft, airfield, soaring conditions, instructor. Only disadvantage is price. When would b...
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Wave Off on Early Tow Question
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...act accordingly; but at 200' there wouldnt be much time causing a possible conflict. I imagine even if both aircraft turn the same direction the glider would be much tighter/higher, but it is worth co...
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Refinishing gelcoat
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Ian, I think you are on to something. I read several years ago about an aircraft finishing system that involved an thin film that was heat shrunk onto metal skins covering joints, rivets and all.
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
NMAC/Proximity Anecdotes?
(Forums / Professionals)
...rs, I've started collecting credible anecdotal reports of NMACs (loosely defined) between gliders and other aircraft. I'm particularly interested in incidents or near-incidents with airliners or other...
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
...cockpit in any direction. In addition, a high degree of realism is obtained using different external views, aircraft shadows, glass cockpit reflections for faraway gliders, clouds, and cloud shadows a...
Thursday, 01 May 2008
FS - Mentor TR-12 Radio
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Cleaning out my closet. This is a Mentor TR-12A aircraft radio with frequencies 123.3, 123.5, 123,0, and 122.8. Great base or crew car radio. Complete with manual. Mentor Radio is still in business if
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Instrument Panel Holes
(Forums / Professionals)
The Aircraft Spruce catalog has templates for the usual suspects in their instrument section. For the 2-1/4' (57mm) instrument, they suggest a 2-5/16' (59mm) hole with the four .169' (~4.5mm) mounti
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Gliders pushed off airport?
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...will help. Public airports that receive FAA Funding may not discriminate against any category or class of aircraft....
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Soaring in NYC area
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
...xico.. LOL.. or somewhere else off our shores... you will need an FAA (US) certificate to fly US registered aircraft 'solo', but you should be able to fly dual .. with the changes since 9-11, I don't ...
Monday, 21 April 2008
helicopter towing
(Forums / Pictures)
...knows when and where and by whom it has been done? Great airshow act or silly? Any USA issues about 'towing aircraft'?...
Friday, 18 April 2008
I just want to point out, that GSM is not intended to be used from aircrafts. GSM uses directional ground antennas tuned to the according to terrain and buildings as to cover cells that overlap in onl
Saturday, 12 April 2008
...rds were the team to beat. They really did well. I felt like I was right there with them as all three teams aircrafts lifted off for the first time. The Americans were really having a hard time with t...
Thursday, 03 April 2008
Grob 102 water gaskets
(Forums / General Discussions)
As these are type certified aircraft you should obtain parts from the manufacturer or a source approved by them and have them installed by a licenced mechanic only, and we all know that glider pilots
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Libelle 301B needs new owner
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...is a bit narrow for my shoulders.. I can fly it.. just tough getting in and out.. talk about 'wearing the aircraft' I'd love a 301, if not for the narrow fuselage.. TZ...
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Fiberglass Manuals
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
Check the Aircraft Spruce website for books on composite construction. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catmain.php?dest=cathome.html Lots of good texts, both basic and advanced. Bob
Sunday, 23 March 2008
...ing, paragliding, foot-launched flight rec.aviation.homebuilt Selecting, designing, building, and restoring aircraft rec.aviation.ifr Flying under Instrument Flight Rules rec.aviation.marketplace Avia...
Saturday, 22 March 2008
Sparless wing
(Forums / General Discussions)
It actually isn't that difficult to do. One the aircraft is very light to begin with about 400lbs empty. Two the Center spar arrangement on the fuselage carries the highest bending loads. Three the Wi
Saturday, 22 March 2008
302 Netto enhancement?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...n tell, the only use for a netto is if you have a speed ring on it, as it will automatically cancel out the aircraft polar and give you a good speed to fly. Am I missing something here? -Tom ASH-2...
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
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