Hello Everyone, Anyone aware of a source [internet or in print] that rates and or discusses trike instructors competence? Maybe something like www.epinion.com,...
We took off yesterday morning from Lake Sunapee headed to Lake Jomary about 200 miles to the north in the Mt. Katahdin region of Maine. The flight up was...
... This is a really good idea, but I don't think it exists. Perhaps if you give your location people in the same vicinity can tell you about their expiences...
... That's a bit extreme for me... I'd say, flying in less than perfect conditions *might* make you a better pilot - flying in less than good conditions might...
Broommail
Broommail@...
Jul 1, 2004 4:49 pm
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800 feet seems a bit low to monkey with the engine first, at least to me - I'd set up for an emergency landing FIRST, then, if I still had time, attempt a...
Broommail
Broommail@...
Jul 1, 2004 4:57 pm
56359
What is bad is after you lost the engine and picked out a decent spot to land then manage to restart the engine to have it fail a few minutes later over less...
... Having come to this party just a little late, I'm not entirely clear who is flying where. However, if you're in the US you can't legally fly a UL with a...
Broommail
Broommail@...
Jul 1, 2004 5:23 pm
56361
Any flyers in this area John Grammer, my flying partner, is down in the area, and wants to meet with some of you guys, and find out where you are flying from. ...
... I think I'd still try for a restart on the way down to the chosen emergency LZ. It would give time re-weigh the landing decision. Maybe a little more...
Broomie, I wondered if you were still around when you didn't jump on this thread long ago. I knew you could add first hand input to the safety issue at hand....
... From: "rrc62_03782" <rrc62@...> To: <FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:21 AM Subject: Re: UL: tierra group ??...
Deckard
mustangsally@...
Jul 2, 2004 9:50 pm
56365
A few weeks ago I posted about my good friend Sam Albertson's passing. His widow wants to sell out and move back to WI. Plane is a late 90's model long wing...
Deckard
mustangsally@...
Jul 2, 2004 9:56 pm
56366
Hi everyone, I'm new to the list and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a UFI/E who flys Powered Parachutes. I do a lot of instructing throughout the year and I...
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Could someone suggest a good book or article about thermals? I have a CGS Hawk Single Seat Classic. It is a dream to fly in smooth weather, but flying in...
Since my wife broke her leg it has become a full time job taking care of her and it has given me some time to think about some things. For instance: 1) The...
There is a goot article in Ultralight FLying this month on using thermal and ridge lift. The best way to avoid severe thermal turbulence is to not fly over...
... can ... I doubt that you will learn to deal with thermals by reading a book...maybe riding roller coasters would help. The analogy that I use is that of a...
I bet that Hawk climbs like an angel. 7-10 minutes and you can be above the cloud bases into the perfectly smooth air. The view of the cows isn't so good but...
Damien, How are you? Hope to see you and that Hawk and your HKS soon. Only thing I can say about thermals is: 1. to avoid them, fly early or late on days...
You could always try and "ride" the thermals. I have no idea as to the soaring qualities of the Hawk, but I know with other planes (like a lazair, or mitchell...
jeff@...
Jul 3, 2004 2:50 am
56376
Damien, Some of us never get used to flying in thermals. I'll be one of the last guys to leave an event and still have several hours to fly home just so that I...
... the morning hours, but the trouble with that is the fly ins usually are breakfasts or noon ,hog roosts ,and chilli dinners ,then where does that leave you...
I am in Rons group. I don't care for thermal flying. I do it because it is the only way to get back to the airport, when I travel away from the airport, and...
Damien, I don't now if you are aware of this, but if you are climbing, or descending the bumps aren't as bad. If I am going less than 20 miles I will stay...
Be careful of these things, when you click on them they can install a Trojan on your PC. There was a Christmas card one a few years back that had click here...
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