I am checking to seem if I am a member and can post. I own Standard Cirrus SN172. Can someone tell me what to look for and expect when I spin this glider for...
S/n 302 spins quite abruptly using a "normal" entry with the CG at 85% back. It kind of mushes into the spin from a skidding turn. (Yes, backwards from what...
I weight about 230lbs, plus parachute, so I am on the forward part of the CG range. I have tried spin entry a few times without event. For me it just seems to...
... I have had some experience spinning the Std Cirrus. It will spin very well. Make sure your aircraft has a current weight and balance, with your weight you...
I took the checkride last Sunday. Finally finshed up after a full year of trying. Now I can concentrate on enjoying the Cirrus! By the way, I flew a 32nm...
I am curious, I have not been checked out in my Std Cirrus yet. The school has an ASK-21 and a Grob 103 as well as the usual SGS 2-33. What can I expect? I...
thank you. that would be very helpful mike ... I have some notes about first solos in Cirrus'. I will get them to you on Friday if I can remember. Lane ...
There are a lot of roomers about flying cirrus, Roll stability in the initial phase of the launch is only an issue in strong cross wing conditions. In these...
The stabilator does whatever it is called on to do. For instance, on tow when the tug pulls hard, the stabilator lifts upward to keep the tail from whipping...
Congratulations! Roger ... From: Lane Bush To: StandardCirrus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:52 PM Subject: [Standard Cirrus] Finally finished...
Mike, On the "skyhook" issue, I think I can give you some insight based on my experience with s/n 302, which has an all-flying tail....... With the CG at the...
Hmm. I think lead bolted over the tailskid has been done. I am sure you could clamp ballast to one of the steel tubes that is well aft, but that has much...
1970 #51 STANDARD CIRRUS 2600 hours Standard airworthiness certificate current annual with all Ads complied with. Terra 720 radio & basic instruments new...
Thank you for the information about the CG location. After talking with others at the field, I'll probably fly it for the first time with the CG at 50% or...
I hope the group won't mind this posting but after 19 years of ownership, I have decided to place my Standard Cirrus up for sale. It is located in Colorado...
I have been busy upgrading my equipment. I made a canopy cover. The total cost with bungees and strap - $44. I like the pocket I added for the assembly...
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I received this brief via email before my first Cirrus flight. I am sure it came from some club that owns a Cirrus. I wish I could give credit to the author...
Oops - found the pictures. Thank you! Great projects! I may contact you about advise on the canopy cover. I am just not quite ready to tackle that project....
... Lane, I would recommend two things for your battery set up (which are either strong recommendations or mandatory under other countries airworthiness...
Hans Berg, veteran Canadian soaring competitor and owner of S/N #59 passed away today while walking one of the club's two place gliders back to the flight line...
Take a look at this link folks. It mentions the Std C in "Glider Cockpit Safety 13th May 2009" http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/safety/newsletters.htm ...
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