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Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2014, 22:09
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

I'm humbled. :) Perhaps when I'm that good,...

I'm humbled. :)

Perhaps when I'm that good, I'll be able to make instant judgements based on partial information. Until then, there are shades of grey.

See ya.
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2014, 19:00
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

The NTSB concluded that on the day of this...

The NTSB concluded that on the day of this accident the pilot relied too much on his autopilot and messed up the missed approach badly when trying to hand fly it. They didn't conclude that he was...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2014, 17:00
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Like Jonzarno said, he screwed up. From the...

Like Jonzarno said, he screwed up. From the report submitted by the pilot (http://dms.ntsb.gov/public%2F54000-54499%2F54146%2F514123.pdf) he had 1950 hours and an instrument rating, with good...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2014, 13:48
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

We're not arguing. We're discussing! :) I...

We're not arguing. We're discussing! :)

I disagree with the assertions that the Cirrus chute pull statistics are filled with pilots who have made really stupid decisions followed by a "knee jerk"...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2014, 09:47
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

That reminded me of a Cirrus crash in Florida. ...

That reminded me of a Cirrus crash in Florida. Here's what the NTSB said:



The pilot had 3,000 hours, and obviously thought that he had been trained and could deal with a forced landing in a...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2014, 21:41
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Sure, pilots should learn how to recover from a...

Sure, pilots should learn how to recover from a spin. It's fun. However:



Well, actually yes it is. The manufacturer, the FAA, EASA, and the certifying authorities in every other country...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2014, 14:12
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

If that were the case, other single engine...

If that were the case, other single engine turboprops would require a stick pusher. There's nothing special about the PC12. The certification requirement (in the US it's 14CFR Part...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2014, 18:52
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

I bow before your aircraft certification...

I bow before your aircraft certification expertise! You must have a lot of experience to make such a decisive statement. Maybe they did just design an aircraft with dangerous handling, despite...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2014, 17:52
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Well, the certifying authorities have said that...

Well, the certifying authorities have said that it has to be operational because they believe that it offers the best protection to the occupants in the event of a spin. Cirrus also believe this -...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2014, 17:19
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

None. It is an integral part of the aircraft...

None.

It is an integral part of the aircraft which couldn't be removed without making significant design changes; if you take the parachute pack and rocket out, the CG moves a long way forward. ...
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2014, 14:44
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Very true that many chute pulls could have been...

Very true that many chute pulls could have been avoided. But I don't think it's true that technology is causing pilots to forget basic flying skills. Pick any GA aircraft type and read through...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2014, 16:41
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

If I pull the chute because I can't fly a partial...

If I pull the chute because I can't fly a partial panel approach, or can't fly a DME or NDB procedure without cheating and using the GPS, I'll send you the insurance cheque! :)
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2014, 15:54
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

No. I think that is how you're choosing to...

No. I think that is how you're choosing to interpret what I'm saying, but it's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying that in the absence of technology that makes flying easier and safer, it's best...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2014, 12:19
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

No, not really. I'm saying that the Mooney is...

No, not really. I'm saying that the Mooney is much harder work, and for a fairly inexperienced instrument pilot like me it makes sense not to plan to fly approaches down to 200ft in it. Slowing...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2014, 20:29
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Maxred, did you read the sentence after the one...

Maxred, did you read the sentence after the one you quoted? The one which said that being happy to fly it in worse conditions than other aircraft has nothing to do with the parachute?
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2014, 17:10
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Why do you see it as a problem? I'm not that...

Why do you see it as a problem? I'm not that comfortable flying most single engine aircraft at night, or above fog, or in thick IMC which goes all the way to the ground. I will do it, but CAPS...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 21:29
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

When you sober up, perhaps try and give a...

When you sober up, perhaps try and give a coherent argument against it? In your post at 20:52 UK time you asked how Cirrus accident data compared to other aircraft. I gave you some clear data. ...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 20:42
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

I'm not sure that any of the 58 would have died...

I'm not sure that any of the 58 would have died if they'd used the chute. There have been a number of fatal Cirrus accidents where the parachute couldn't have made a difference - most notably flying...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 19:38
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

It's now about 90 people. Maybe some of them...

It's now about 90 people. Maybe some of them would have survived. Quite possibly none of them would. In almost all cases it would have needed the pilot to pull off an extremely lucky and skillful...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 19:18
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

It would have to be an extremely strong surface...

It would have to be an extremely strong surface wind, in an area with an abundance of suitable landing sites for me to consider not using CAPS.

The Cirrus I fly (SR22 turbo - not mine,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 18:25
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Yes, he should have selected alternate static. ...

Yes, he should have selected alternate static. He made a mistake.

But picture the scenario. He had taken off in low IMC - 400ft ceiling. Almost as soon as he entered the clouds, the VSI, then...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 11:53
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Possibly - and hopefully - you are right, and...

Possibly - and hopefully - you are right, and none of the 58 pilots who died when they could have saved themselves were influenced by reading that people who use CAPS should have been able to recover...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2014, 11:01
Replies: 429
Views: 54,060
Posted By Adrian N

Mary, 5600 aircraft built. As of yesterday...

Mary,

5600 aircraft built. As of yesterday 55 airborne CAPS activations - so 1%.

That's the same percentage as the total number of BRS activations in all the aeroplanes and microlights that...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2013, 10:07
Replies: 87
Views: 11,645
Posted By Adrian N

Don't you see that as you represent IAOPA in...

Don't you see that as you represent IAOPA in discussions with EASA it is wholly inappropriate for you to publicise your derogatory personal opinions on internet forums?
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 21:16
Replies: 87
Views: 11,645
Posted By Adrian N

You might find I'm not quite as uninformed as you...

You might find I'm not quite as uninformed as you imagine. I don't criticise arguing to retain the IMCr, but I do criticise obsessing about it in the face of an overwhelmingly positive proposal from...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 15:34
Replies: 87
Views: 11,645
Posted By Adrian N

Perhaps they'll be open minded enough to realise...

Perhaps they'll be open minded enough to realise that a pan-European, accessible instrument rating trumps the need to continue offering a national qualification for flying under IFR in IMC without an...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 10:28
Replies: 87
Views: 11,645
Posted By Adrian N

Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2011, 23:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,368
Posted By Adrian N

Vintage home movie - Farnborough Airshow 1949

May be of interest to some - a colour home movie shot by my grandfather at the 1949 Farnborough Airshow.

Enjoy!

Farnborough Airshow 1949 - in colour - YouTube (http://youtu.be/1r06V_svnB8)
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2011, 12:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By Adrian N

France is easy. Just file a VFR flight plan,...

France is easy. Just file a VFR flight plan, respect the weather minima that are available online in the AIP, be aware of some recommended (or very occasionally mandatory) VFR night routings that...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2011, 15:48
Replies: 70
Views: 15,181
Posted By Adrian N

Depends on the weather. Dick Rutan and friends...

Depends on the weather. Dick Rutan and friends got rescued when the AN2 they were in broke through the ice after landing near the pole.

http://www.dickrutan.com/northpole.jpg

With the right...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2011, 09:03
Replies: 119
Views: 16,075
Posted By Adrian N

Pressing the PTT button is rather easier than...

Pressing the PTT button is rather easier than fumbling around with a mobile phone trying to send an SMS. And of course, as we all know, the latter would interfere with the aircraft's navigation...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2010, 20:40
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By Adrian N

Losing the prop rather messed up the engine..... ...

Losing the prop rather messed up the engine..... or vice versa.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IoXuXOBymlo/TJgYhcNdObI/AAAAAAAACjU/BU1EcTgIuqA/s800/IMG_4669.JPG
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2010, 22:28
Replies: 34
Views: 4,745
Posted By Adrian N

Not according to the DGAC. When I moved to...

Not according to the DGAC. When I moved to France and started renting here, both clubs I joined wrote to the DGAC to ask, and both got a reply saying that my UK CAA PPL was no problem and can be...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2010, 17:23
Replies: 34
Views: 4,745
Posted By Adrian N

A CAA PPL is just fine for operating an F-reg...

A CAA PPL is just fine for operating an F-reg aircraft in France (or anywhere else, for that matter), so I guess they'll be equally happy with a CAA ATPL.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2010, 22:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By Adrian N

Currently 2 EASA countries require pilot to have...

Currently 2 EASA countries require pilot to have a mountain rating to land at a relatively small number of strips, and to land on glaciers. Just because EASA feels the need to standardise the rating...
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