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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

27th Mar 2009, 22:00

Replies: 14

Mixture Control

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Posted By Button

I understand that the pilot's operating notes are...

I understand that the pilot's operating notes are the definitive reference, that's if they are specific enough.

What's the rule on take-off from a high altitude airfield, say Jo'burg?

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

26th Mar 2009, 11:19

Replies: 14

Mixture Control

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Thnaks guys, so for aerotowing gliders to...

Thnaks guys, so for aerotowing gliders to reasonably high altitudes at quite low speeds, leaving the mixture fully rich would be best?

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

25th Mar 2009, 19:06

Replies: 14

Mixture Control

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Mixture Control

I've just read some notes that say leaning of mixture should not be carried out with more than 75% power set - like in the climb I suppose.

I guess this could be engine specific but what's the...

Forum: Tech Log

5th Oct 2008, 15:33

Replies: 2

GPS Compass Displays

Views: 871

Posted By Button

Thanks Bushfiva, I hadn't found that gen on p121....

Thanks Bushfiva, I hadn't found that gen on p121. I'm trying to put forward a briefing on navigation for glider pilots this winter and wanted to highlight some of the problems with GPS.

Best...

Forum: Tech Log

4th Oct 2008, 13:01

Replies: 2

GPS Compass Displays

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GPS Compass Displays

Do most hand held GPS compass displays indicate true or magnetic track?

(I understand some are loaded with magnetic variation but I have a new Garmin 496 and the instruction manual appears quite...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

22nd May 2008, 17:39

Replies: 62

Standard Spin Recovery

Views: 13,499

Posted By Button

Thanks to everyone - good debate as ever

Thanks to everyone - good debate as ever

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

15th May 2008, 16:23

Replies: 62

Standard Spin Recovery

Views: 13,499

Posted By Button

I ask the question because I am also a gliding...

I ask the question because I am also a gliding instructor and am reliably informed that there is no need to "pause" in any glider - "that's just for power aircraft"

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

11th May 2008, 09:27

Replies: 62

Standard Spin Recovery

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Standard Spin Recovery

Does "Standard" Spin Recovery include "Pause"?

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