One down at Narrogin
Once of those Cunard wing things.
I have reached out to the RA-Aus to ask how something that stalls at 60 kn can be registered with the organisation. Told them I brought a PC 9 in an online auction and wanted to get it registered with them
I got an instant reply saying that most emails are replied to within 10 days...... DUH
I got an instant reply saying that most emails are replied to within 10 days...... DUH
Yep, one of those ones where the rear wing looks like that on a 717 and where your feet are out the front and the first thing that takes the impact when you hit the ground, as this poor chap found out.
Thanks OttoL, a VariEze it is, neither Long-EZ nor VariViggen.
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I have reached out to the RA-Aus to ask how something that stalls at 60 kn can be registered with the organisation. Told them I brought a PC 9 in an online auction and wanted to get it registered with them
I got an instant reply saying that most emails are replied to within 10 days...... DUH
I got an instant reply saying that most emails are replied to within 10 days...... DUH
Sort of true, but not really, the canard wing certainly stalls which due higher incidence prevents the other wing from stalling. However and aside from that many aircraft don't actually stall due limited up elevator or stick pushers, although obviously can be with a bit more effort, as can some VE's if you really work at and don't mind the notion that recovery is unlikely.
I suspect the Vari-eze probably shouldn't be in the RAAus category as its high minimum flight speeds and lack of off field landing capability do raise its risk factor in engine failure scenarios.
Surprised and pleased to see how well the cabin structure held up, vari lucky pilot, shame to see a unique and pretty much irreplaceable aircraft lost though, probably getting close to only half a dozen left in the country.
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probably getting close to only half a dozen left in the country.
youngmic; You may know/remember of whom I post. How are ya btw? Been langtaim since cruising around the Almond trees!