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Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2013, 20:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,138
Posted By stiknruda

Arc - my team use SkyDemon on mini ipads. You...

Arc - my team use SkyDemon on mini ipads. You are v welcome to borrow mine and try it out. We mount them using RAM accoutrements! Obviously we carry paper charts but recently these haven't left...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2013, 16:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,108
Posted By stiknruda

Thank you, all. Duff gen - Sam not Cecil and...

Thank you, all.

Duff gen - Sam not Cecil and doh, it was WW1.

Apologies.

Stik
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2013, 20:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,108
Posted By stiknruda

Another WWII Aircrew help post!

I've asked for help a couple of times and been astounded by the kindness and speed of responses.

Trying to trace the service history of 2 brothers, believed to be WWII service pilots.

Charles...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2013, 20:55
Replies: 12
Views: 7,910
Posted By stiknruda

Noisy Cockpit Environment - Intercom/Radio

Just bought a new to me Pitts - it's noisy, the radio is hard to hear - the intercom is shocking.

Were money no object (and obviously it is!) what is the best tried and tested combination?
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Dec 2012, 18:50
Replies: 0
Views: 551
Posted By stiknruda

Private Flying in Gujurat

Are aircraft available for rental to foreigners?

Are there any aerobatic aircraft there for rental?

Thank you


Stik
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2012, 20:51
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By stiknruda

Private Flying in Gujurat

Any first hand experience?

Any idea of aerobatic aircraft that are available for rental?

There is a sound reason for these questions!


Stik
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2012, 21:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,583
Posted By stiknruda

I'd also ensure that the earth connection (base...

I'd also ensure that the earth connection (base plate to fuselage) of the starter solenoid was clean and shiny.

If it's been fine but it's now degrading it could be aluminium dash 4 cable but...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2012, 19:19
Replies: 180
Views: 32,647
Posted By stiknruda

I joined as GD/N - immediately saw the light...

I joined as GD/N - immediately saw the light after reading the 1930's top-seller, Stick And Rudder by Langesweiche.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 17:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By stiknruda

Form1

If the engines were built with STC'd components then a Form 1 would be issued. If a potential LAA builder wants some gucci bits that are not STC'd then obviously a Form1 would not be issued.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 09:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By stiknruda

Lyc 360s

I have two engines - both 360's. One could be 180hp the other 200. If I were to swap the crank out I am sure I could make one 160hp.

Mechanical genius? I don't think so. Fordaire will do the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2012, 15:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By stiknruda

Gosh - that never occurred to me:E Stik!!

Gosh - that never occurred to me:E

Stik!!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2012, 15:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By stiknruda

RV Engine

I have the perfect engine for an RV in the UK. Where would you suggest that I advertise it?


Stik
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2012, 15:32
Replies: 158
Views: 41,341
Posted By stiknruda

And from the ground

These at Seething taken beautifully by John Allan. Loads more plus videos on our website: Aerobatic Display Team | Wildcat Aerobatics (http://www.wildcataerobatics.com)
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2012, 13:00
Replies: 158
Views: 41,341
Posted By stiknruda

A couple more of Wildcat Formation

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Jorgo1.jpg

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Jorgo2.jpg
...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2012, 18:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By stiknruda

I attended one in Bracknell several years ago and...

I attended one in Bracknell several years ago and was frankly disappointed.

The content did not help me understand the weather or assist in my VFR planning. It concentrated on how they modelled...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2012, 20:49
Replies: 15
Views: 1,888
Posted By stiknruda

New GPS sought

I'm considering replacing my trusted Pilot III that I've had for 15 years! Technology has moved on a long way and admittedly I DO NOT use it for primary nav, I refer to a paper chart (these days...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2012, 20:40
Replies: 24
Views: 20,957
Posted By stiknruda

I would NOT put it in the central htg system! CH...

I would NOT put it in the central htg system! CH boilers are expecting the low volatility of a heptane ring not the bang power of an octane one.

MJ: JetA-1 and htg paraffin come out of the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2012, 18:16
Replies: 24
Views: 20,957
Posted By stiknruda

It's been in a bowser - the issue is that bowsers...

It's been in a bowser - the issue is that bowsers and not drums are vented - most modern vents are pressure activated.

When the stuff expands, the "high notes" evaporate first and this reduces the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2012, 06:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By stiknruda

Wind Direction

Your sequence will have the wind on it!

Therefore it will dictate which figures are flown into wind, downwind and across the wind.

At the briefing you will be told where the box is and what...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 20:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By stiknruda

First thing - look at the figures and reassure...

First thing - look at the figures and reassure yourself that you've practiced them all recently! Nothing as scarey as seeing something you've never flown as that will screw up your calculations.
...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 20:43
Replies: 89
Views: 10,375
Posted By stiknruda

A CONFESSION

FB1971

I learnt to fly in the RAF in the late 70's and then had a 10 year break before I obtained my civvy licence in 92 in a small African country. I aced groundschool & exams, amazed my...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 18:52
Replies: 5
Views: 3,278
Posted By stiknruda

When Budd Davisson taught me to land the Pitts -...

When Budd Davisson taught me to land the Pitts - he took air out of the 500x5.00 tyres. Book says 35psi - Budd has down at 20 as it helped damp the landing but the increased footprint was...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2012, 19:01
Replies: 158
Views: 41,341
Posted By stiknruda

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/upload...

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wildcats-Close-up-Side-by.jpg

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/air_to_air_1.jpg



More plus videos on...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2012, 07:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,195
Posted By stiknruda

I24 I'm really good at posting pics or vids...

I24

I'm really good at posting pics or vids of my formation team as the images are already on the 'net!

The bendix mag has 4 screws that hold the ignition harness into the casing. There are...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2012, 06:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,195
Posted By stiknruda

Mag Failure

I had my magnetos overhauled by a reputable organisation near MK approximately 2 years and 200 hours ago. I installed a new ignition harness at the same time. They are timed to fire at 20degs BTDC....
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2012, 11:54
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By stiknruda

Decathlon without a doubt!

Decathlon without a doubt!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2012, 20:25
Replies: 13
Views: 7,721
Posted By stiknruda

Heh, It Flies! - Confession time: I flew...

Heh, It Flies! -

Confession time: I flew with BD in 99. Had a great time - it really was super training. BD was unwilling to teach me aeros but his "pattern diagram" I still use 13 years...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2012, 19:14
Replies: 34
Views: 7,065
Posted By stiknruda

Ultranomad - happy birthday. Had you lived...

Ultranomad - happy birthday. Had you lived closer I would have lent you mine for a week - your new ones look great but do look rather heavy. When I pull 6"g" mine only weigh 90 grams!

But Stik...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2012, 19:06
Replies: 13
Views: 7,721
Posted By stiknruda

Amelia Island Aerobatics

Just go to Fernandina on Amelia Island and fly with Keoki Gray. He will instruct you in a Pitts S2A.

1. The Pitts is harder to fly well than the Extra.
2. I've had aeros instruction with RAF...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2012, 20:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By stiknruda

Oh Sir George, It would be awesome if you...

Oh Sir George,

It would be awesome if you popped over to our Łace&ook site and LIKE US.

We have a real dichotomy with stats, 17k on twit, 220k on Utube abd only a few hundred on Łace&ook!
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 14:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By stiknruda

PP - they reckoned they had 370k there over the 2...

PP - they reckoned they had 370k there over the 2 days. The weather really was not beach weather, most folk were standing on the esplanade. The orange marker depicts crowd centre and it was v busy...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2012, 23:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By stiknruda

Thanks Pace. Pic taken by #2 with a camera...

Thanks Pace.

Pic taken by #2 with a camera facing forward on the top wing. Lots more images and info:

Aerobatic Display Team | Wildcat Aerobatics (http://www.wildcataerobatics.com)


Stik
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2012, 20:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By stiknruda

A quiet day at the beach?

Lowestoft Air Festival 24Jun12. Enjoy!!

http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/willie_lowestoft_20120624.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2012, 17:02
Replies: 34
Views: 7,065
Posted By stiknruda

Vision In Aviation - Dr John Pitts

My team just love our Pitts sunglasses - by way the best I've ever worn.

See our unbiased write up and pics Our Partners (http://www.wildcataerobatics.com/about/our-partners/)

I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2012, 06:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,452
Posted By stiknruda

lj101 - Thank you, passed this on to the...

lj101 - Thank you, passed this on to the relatives and they were delighted to learn new facts.

Stik
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