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Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2014, 08:31
Replies: 53
Views: 9,228
Posted By It flies

I'm running Easy VFR on a Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4. I...

I'm running Easy VFR on a Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4. I use it strapped to my leg with a MyClip Mini strap. This combination works quite well and the screen is still visible outside even in sunny weather. I...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2014, 18:04
Replies: 62
Views: 11,630
Posted By It flies

To my eye this one is very pretty: ...

To my eye this one is very pretty:

http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1450980M.jpg

But then I'd say almost any 1930's racing aircraft looks good. I like this earlier one as well.
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Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2014, 19:50
Replies: 44
Views: 17,380
Posted By It flies

Piaggio P.149D

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Piaggio P.149 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_P.149)

And it has a stick instead of a yoke. :ok:
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Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2013, 19:08
Replies: 16
Views: 5,499
Posted By It flies

I spent a great week at Tutima back in March. The...

I spent a great week at Tutima back in March. The aeroplanes are immaculate, the instructors are very good and it was 23 degrees and sunny nearly all week.

I flew the Pitts S-2B, S-2C and Extra...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2013, 03:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,630
Posted By It flies

Erm, Pitts S-1S? :p

Erm, Pitts S-1S? :p
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2012, 06:50
Replies: 46
Views: 13,815
Posted By It flies

The Lancair Propjet seems to fit your criteria....

The Lancair Propjet seems to fit your criteria. There's one for sale here:

2005 LANCAIR PROPJET Experimental/Homebuilt Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2012, 05:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By It flies

How to rescue a Goose with a chainsaw...

I saw this on another forum and enjoyed watching it. I have never seen a goose this large waddle before take off. :)

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Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2012, 09:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By It flies

Thanks Backpacker. Some more good tips. Good luck...

Thanks Backpacker. Some more good tips. Good luck with your training. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2012, 07:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By It flies

Thanks, Stik. Much appreciated. Do you...

Thanks, Stik. Much appreciated.

Do you spend much time in preparation on how to compensate for different wind strengths and directions? Or just make it up as you go along?

That makes a lot of...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 19:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,658
Posted By It flies

How to best prepare for an unknown aerobatic sequence?

I've registered for my first Standard level competition. For the first time I will need to fly an unknown aerobatic sequence. Would anyone care to share what they do when they get handed the piece of...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2012, 07:26
Replies: 23
Views: 7,207
Posted By It flies

Beautiful work. It looks like a simple...

Beautiful work.

It looks like a simple little aeroplane but I once read an article on the design. It has a plethora of complicated metal brackets that take a lot of work to manufacture. It takes...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2012, 11:32
Replies: 13
Views: 7,720
Posted By It flies

Amelia Island Aerobatics

Stiknruda, at what time of year did you train there? I'm thinking about combining a holiday with some S-2A training in the USA in september. Some brief Googling showed september to be at the peak of...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2012, 10:43
Replies: 52
Views: 8,348
Posted By It flies

It has taken a very long time but the two pilots...

It has taken a very long time but the two pilots who where prosecuted in 2009 for disturbing widlife have been cleared of charges. The Dutch appeal court has ruled that flying over the Natura 2000...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2012, 09:25
Replies: 54
Views: 8,940
Posted By It flies

I think the Davis DA-11 just beats it. Watch out...

I think the Davis DA-11 just beats it. Watch out for the slogan "Mower power to the people". :ok:

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Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2012, 11:54
Replies: 29
Views: 9,846
Posted By It flies

It looks like a Snow S-2C 600 Thrush Commander? ...

It looks like a Snow S-2C 600 Thrush Commander?

Ayres Thrush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayres_Thrush)
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Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2012, 18:53
Replies: 24
Views: 9,444
Posted By It flies

I have used both. In my experience both can be...

I have used both. In my experience both can be made to work very well. Contact lenses probably have the edge in sharpness but not by a large amount. In sunny weather the need for sunglasses negates...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2012, 18:08
Replies: 35
Views: 4,171
Posted By It flies

A couple of years ago I did +6.5 and -3 G as a...

A couple of years ago I did +6.5 and -3 G as a passenger in a Pitts and loved it. So much so that I gained my licence and am flying aerobatics in a Pitts myself now.

I think the thing with...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2012, 17:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By It flies

Made it! Today, I too sat in the office...

Made it!

Today, I too sat in the office wearing an ear to ear grin. Yesterday, I finally flew the Pitts S-2A solo for the first time. To celebrate I left the circuit and performed a barrel rol...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2012, 15:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,366
Posted By It flies

I share your interest in these odd destinations....

I share your interest in these odd destinations. So I Googled it some more and found this 2010 expedition report.

Jan Mayen Arctic Expedition 2010 (http://arctic2010.wordpress.com/page/2/)
...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2012, 18:18
Replies: 8
Views: 3,366
Posted By It flies

It wil probably be an uphill struggle as it seems...

It wil probably be an uphill struggle as it seems to be a military airport. The runway looks decent enough.

http://www.jan-mayen.no/airfield/Bilder/Flyplass_oversikt.JPG

The FotoNord company...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By It flies

I hope to be ready for Oostwold. I've still got a...

I hope to be ready for Oostwold. I've still got a lot to learn before I have any hope of mounting a somewhat competitive effort. I am slowly getting to grips with my new aerobatic mount, the Pitts...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 17:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By It flies

I can only recommend it. I went with some...

I can only recommend it. I went with some trepidation, freshly minted PPL in hand to my first contest. I found it to be great fun. Having experienced aviators take a critical look at one's flying can...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 15:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By It flies

Starting the thread drift in post #2... :) ...

Starting the thread drift in post #2... :)

This post made me wonder how many people on here do fly in aerobatic competitions?

I have thus far participated in one competetion. I hope to fly in...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 18:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

The engine weighs about 350kg. The whole...

The engine weighs about 350kg. The whole aeroplane weighs in at 750kg.

There is no need for a complex and heavy reduction unit. The large capacity engine has a lot of torque and is therefore able...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 15:53
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Yes, the Kinner is just about the most 'vintage'...

Yes, the Kinner is just about the most 'vintage' sounding engine that I know of. :ok:

The Fleet has the earlier 125 hp B-5 version. If anyone has of a spare engine of this early type (not the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 15:43
Replies: 44
Views: 10,699
Posted By It flies

Thanks eharding for clearing that up. DC's with...

Thanks eharding for clearing that up. DC's with optional use of CEP's is exactly what I'm looking for.

The Dutch version of your NOTAM site is much appreciated too. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2011, 15:26
Replies: 44
Views: 10,699
Posted By It flies

Yes, I understand. So do I understand correctly...

Yes, I understand. So do I understand correctly that after fitting the CEP kit the standard ear cup speakers will still work. So I then can connect the earplugs if required without changing anything?...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2011, 13:21
Replies: 44
Views: 10,699
Posted By It flies

This has been a very useful thread. One thing...

This has been a very useful thread. One thing still not clear to me is whether it is possible to convert a David Clark headset in such a way that using the CEP's is optional. For a flight in a tourer...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2011, 12:38
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Thanks, L'aviateur & Moli. It has been a very...

Thanks, L'aviateur & Moli. It has been a very rewarding project to be involved with.

The engine is quite special. I think there are four running Mercedes D-III's in the world right now. It's a...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2011, 18:44
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Today we flew the Fokker D.VII again. This time...

Today we flew the Fokker D.VII again. This time we managed to shoot some air to air video to give an impression of what it looks like in the air.

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The camera ship was our trusty...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2011, 18:09
Replies: 81
Views: 14,161
Posted By It flies

Diamond Katana Aeronca Champ Piper Super...

Diamond Katana
Aeronca Champ
Piper Super Cub
General Avia F.22B
Pitts S-2A
Diamond DA-40
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2011, 12:48
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Not at all. I'm glad you liked the video. I...

Not at all. I'm glad you liked the video.

I hope to add some air to air video in a couple of weeks if we can find the time to finish the test program.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2011, 12:12
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Thanks to all for your comments. There was a...

Thanks to all for your comments. There was a couple of knots wind more or less straight down the runway. The first comments from the pilot were that it flies very nicely. A bit like an oversized...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2011, 07:02
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

Thanks, Silvaire, Jan and vanHorck. The maiden...

Thanks, Silvaire, Jan and vanHorck. The maiden flight was performed by a very experienced professional pilot. I was behind the camera as my 59 hours TT do not suffice for experimental test flying.:)...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2011, 19:32
Replies: 20
Views: 6,020
Posted By It flies

It flies!

Following up on the "Silly names" thread where I explained my forum name, today I have finally been able to say:

It flies!

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Make sure to select 720p HD to see it in the best...
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