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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Oct 2008, 07:45
Replies: 33
Views: 6,013
Posted By tigerbatics

I must say I agree with Robin Pilot. However the...

I must say I agree with Robin Pilot. However the basic issue seems to be the nature of the flying people have actually done since gaining a licence. Those who have just toured around Europe, or...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2008, 12:45
Replies: 12
Views: 8,355
Posted By tigerbatics

At the point you mention in the video the glider...

At the point you mention in the video the glider is doing an outside turn. Same as a normal turn but with the glider inverted. He is using left aileron and right rudder.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Oct 2008, 11:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By tigerbatics

The forces and moments acting on an aeroplane in...

The forces and moments acting on an aeroplane in a fully developed steady state spin are in equilibrium. That is why it is a steady state spin. At the earlier stage of the spin, after entry, the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2008, 21:26
Replies: 12
Views: 8,355
Posted By tigerbatics

Have a look at the BAeA web site and the Dan...

Have a look at the BAeA web site and the Dan Smith Trophy sequences. This is a glider aerobatic competition which is flown in the K21. No other types are permitted. All the standard level figures are...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jun 2008, 09:09
Replies: 62
Views: 13,345
Posted By tigerbatics

Homeguard, you are quite right about the whole...

Homeguard, you are quite right about the whole point and purpose of the 'standard spin recovery'. When spinning was part of the required UK training this is how it was taught and what it was called....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jun 2008, 06:01
Replies: 62
Views: 13,345
Posted By tigerbatics

Kluge, see my comments above about the...

Kluge, see my comments above about the Muller/Beggs method. This is not a proper 'stand alone' spin recovery technique and was never intended to be. You will see, if you look above, that the Robin...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jun 2008, 05:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,273
Posted By tigerbatics

Interesting links djpil! Anyone who tries to fly...

Interesting links djpil! Anyone who tries to fly a Decathlon in the same manner and style he flies a Yak55 probably understands how to fly neither. What a total plonker.

The Decathlon is capable...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2008, 07:19
Replies: 113
Views: 14,427
Posted By tigerbatics

How do people get to a 'probability' that is less...

How do people get to a 'probability' that is less than 51%? That would be a 'possibility' wouldn't it?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jun 2008, 05:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,273
Posted By tigerbatics

I agree that it is not worth the effort. The...

I agree that it is not worth the effort. The Decathlon is an excellent machine and has given a few people some surprises in standard level competition. But that is what it is- a standard level...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jun 2008, 08:43
Replies: 62
Views: 13,345
Posted By tigerbatics

DW, what you describe as the 'Chipmunk' recovery...

DW, what you describe as the 'Chipmunk' recovery is exactly what I was taught in the early 70s as a non type specific 'standard' in a Beagle Pup.

From your description it is also perfectly ok...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Jun 2008, 21:14
Replies: 44
Views: 3,981
Posted By tigerbatics

Excellent posts here I think. The fact is that...

Excellent posts here I think. The fact is that few people are any good at teaching a subject no matter what the knowledge base or enthusiasm. Many superb pilots are useless instructors. It may well...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Jun 2008, 09:12
Replies: 62
Views: 13,345
Posted By tigerbatics

The words 'standard' and 'universal' do not mean...

The words 'standard' and 'universal' do not mean the same thing. There is no need for a standard to be universally applicable in order to amount to a proper standard.

A standard technique may...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jun 2008, 08:47
Replies: 62
Views: 13,345
Posted By tigerbatics

Of course there is a 'standard spin recovery'. ...

Of course there is a 'standard spin recovery'.

That is not to say that it is a 'universal' spin recovery. It was taught to me back in the 70s and was clearly derived from Service experience with...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2008, 17:47
Replies: 52
Views: 5,501
Posted By tigerbatics

Don't really understand the logic behind PROB 30....

Don't really understand the logic behind PROB 30. Seems to me this is only a possibility and the PROB is 70 the other way.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2008, 16:58
Replies: 87
Views: 12,249
Posted By tigerbatics

No radio would be even better and with a large...

No radio would be even better and with a large flat grass area what is the point of a runway? A simple and well thought out procedure exists for such cases. So the cross wind landing could be...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2008, 13:56
Replies: 87
Views: 12,249
Posted By tigerbatics

Shoreham opened at 14.30. Totally disagree with...

Shoreham opened at 14.30. Totally disagree with jamestkirk about A/G. An upgrade to this staus would make Shoreham a better, safer and more efficient place to fly.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2008, 15:54
Replies: 111
Views: 8,157
Posted By tigerbatics

I see the point but it looks like the thin end of...

I see the point but it looks like the thin end of a very undesireable wedge to me. Never owned a machine with a transponder and don't intend to if I can help it.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2008, 15:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By tigerbatics

I agree if you can! Not always possible if the...

I agree if you can! Not always possible if the local flight is aerobatic however.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2008, 15:40
Replies: 111
Views: 8,157
Posted By tigerbatics

No NO NO. This is another excuse to keep the eyes...

No NO NO. This is another excuse to keep the eyes in the cockpit. It is also the start of an argument that all machines should have one plus a transponder.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2008, 08:43
Replies: 17
Views: 3,841
Posted By tigerbatics

A 'Patter' of Flying Instructors perhaps? How...

A 'Patter' of Flying Instructors perhaps? How about a 'glitch' of Diamonds?
Forum: Questions
14th Feb 2008, 11:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
Posted By tigerbatics

No, Zulu is a word for GMT and Alfa for local...

No, Zulu is a word for GMT and Alfa for local time. When the clocks go forward Alfa will be ahead of Zulu. In wintertime Alfa and Zulu are the same.
It is now 12.00 Zulu, or GMT or UTC. It will be...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2008, 19:44
Replies: 106
Views: 18,160
Posted By tigerbatics

Deice, I have taken Sternone to suggest that a...

Deice, I have taken Sternone to suggest that a modern designed and newly built aeroplane should have less than the constant problems which seem to afflict the DA40. Certainly less than other light...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2008, 15:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By tigerbatics

Yes, but they probably won't help alot after so...

Yes, but they probably won't help alot after so long away.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2008, 15:14
Replies: 106
Views: 18,160
Posted By tigerbatics

I'm not sure Sternone doesn't have a point. I've...

I'm not sure Sternone doesn't have a point. I've never flown a Diamond of any type, nor any type of Cessna come to that and a Warrior only once. So I'm not biased in favour of any particular touring...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Feb 2008, 09:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,416
Posted By tigerbatics

I had lazer eye surgery to correct short sight &...

I had lazer eye surgery to correct short sight & astigmatism 8 years ago. Best thing I've ever done. Not tried to get a Class 1 but not having to wear glasses for everyday purposes is wonderful....
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2008, 15:34
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By tigerbatics

Fly non-radio it is by far the best way and you...

Fly non-radio it is by far the best way and you do not have to put up with this pedantic nonsense
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Feb 2008, 12:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By tigerbatics

Xoxon, The reasons 'G' suits are not worn in...

Xoxon, The reasons 'G' suits are not worn in competition are, a) they work off a hydraulic system aerobatic machines haven't got, b) they are useless against negative 'G', c) in any event they react...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2008, 08:13
Replies: 32
Views: 4,037
Posted By tigerbatics

For aerobatic flight I thnk a flying suit is...

For aerobatic flight I thnk a flying suit is essential. It allows keys, money, whatever to be zipped into pockets and reduces the danger of loose objects finding their way into the aeroplane. It...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2008, 08:41
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By tigerbatics

Flyboy08, I think you may have this the wrong way...

Flyboy08, I think you may have this the wrong way round. Most of the commercial pilots I know, who may well enjoy their job, get satisfaction in 'real' flying from the PPL style flying which they pay...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2008, 15:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By tigerbatics

FFF is right; in the event of an EFATO the...

FFF is right; in the event of an EFATO the crucial element is time or the lack thereof.
What mm's experiment showed was that when an aeroplane is trimmed it is not trimmed for a speed, whatever the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 15:55
Replies: 287
Views: 29,754
Posted By tigerbatics

What some people fail to see is that the fuss...

What some people fail to see is that the fuss about yellow jackets is not really about the trivial matter of the jacket itself. It is an absolute and, in my opinion, justified fury at the useless and...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2008, 16:48
Replies: 287
Views: 29,754
Posted By tigerbatics

He's not wearing his hi-viz so he is...

He's not wearing his hi-viz so he is invisible...but he's there.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2008, 14:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,398
Posted By tigerbatics

Thanks I've had a look. The Super Cub is a...

Thanks I've had a look. The Super Cub is a reasonable way to start tailwheel.
Where aeros are concerned I strongly advise flying a machine in which you learn the basics very well and from the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2008, 09:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,398
Posted By tigerbatics

I've just realised you said 'sport cub' and had...

I've just realised you said 'sport cub' and had thought of the Piper Cub like most who have replied. What is it?

Don't confuse the Citabria with the Decathlon they look the same apart from the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2008, 15:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,398
Posted By tigerbatics

Difficult choice. The Chippie is the best...

Difficult choice. The Chippie is the best harmonised machine ever built and is a joy to fly. Why not learn basic aeros in that? There is something to be said for learning the basics without an...
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