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5th Jun 2016, 13:54
Replies: 50
Views: 13,917
Posted By mstram

>sept 3 - 2015 > Similarly, I have also had a...

>sept 3 - 2015
> Similarly, I have also had a go of landing as well,

>mar 30 2016
>Currently at 11.5 hours now with the next lesson being stalling

"Strange", umm, order of teaching skills.
20th May 2016, 05:09
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By mstram

>but I've never found PC type sims to be of the...

>but I've never found PC type sims to be of the slightest help for anything. >Actually I've never successfully landed an aircraft with one. It's a totally >different skill from flying the real...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2015, 05:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,166
Posted By mstram

Compass headings vs VOR radials

I'm trying to relate the VOR radial "rule of 60" to magnetic compass headings.

I *think* the thing about the operation of the compass, is though the Earth has a magnetic "north pole", the...
19th Apr 2015, 02:04
Replies: 56
Views: 38,429
Posted By mstram

My feeble math challenged brain doesn't "get it"...

My feeble math challenged brain doesn't "get it" :confused:
21st Jan 2015, 15:50
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,393,705
Posted By mstram

There is a lot of 'noise' in this thread,...

There is a lot of 'noise' in this thread, avoiding the core issue, well written above by RifRaf3 in post #2240.

From my perspective, a humble (former) PPL holder, avoiding the extreme weather,...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2014, 06:26
Replies: 32
Views: 7,830
Posted By mstram

You might / probably would stall in that...

You might / probably would stall in that scenario, but "spun" ?

Pul..lease :cool:..... the 172 is one of, if not THE hardest planes to spin

.. And conversely, the easiest to recover .. let go...
Forum: Canada
23rd May 2014, 05:59
Replies: 10
Views: 7,820
Posted By mstram

(Wiping egg from face and foot from mouth) :) ...

(Wiping egg from face and foot from mouth) :)

I should have re-read the CFS, instead of trying to remember what I did ~20 yrs ago.

(And I don't fly anymore (last flight was 2002) , sadly due to...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2012, 11:10
Replies: 10
Views: 6,234
Posted By mstram

Initially they only "repaired" it, then they...

Initially they only "repaired" it, then they covered the whole plane with d.t. and it flew fine ... (surprise .. surprise).
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2012, 08:56
Replies: 10
Views: 6,234
Posted By mstram

Ya exactly what I thought:)

Ya exactly what I thought:)
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2012, 07:57
Replies: 10
Views: 6,234
Posted By mstram

Ok, but they were going on like the plane would...

Ok, but they were going on like the plane would be unflyable, incredibly dangerous risky etc.

While not optimal, it was obviously flyable, and I'm sure the test pilot would have refused to take...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2012, 06:40
Replies: 10
Views: 6,234
Posted By mstram

Mythbusters duct tape plane

MythBusters: Duct-Tape Plane Aftershow : Video : Discovery Channel (http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-duct-tape-plane-aftershow.html)

I enjoy watching the Mythbusters show, they do a lot...
20th May 2010, 04:26
Replies: 27
Views: 39,589
Posted By mstram

Flaps on takeoff or not?

When taking off in a light single (C172 etc) from "average" conditions,
less than gross weight, (~2500`-3,000 runway), 20C, light winds, what are the advantages / disadvantages of using one notch...
2nd Oct 2009, 16:26
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

Mike, I think I've fixed the drawing bug you...

Mike, I think I've fixed the drawing bug you mentioned and if you like I can send you a test build so you can verify this;

After downloading the (updated ??) U.S. skydata, the problem seems to...
2nd Oct 2009, 16:14
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

There is a bug in the "zooming", when the program...

There is a bug in the "zooming", when the program window is not full sized, ie. double clicking on the window border.

Zooming in / out displays only water.

Tim - I can reliably replicate this...
30th Sep 2009, 15:09
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

Tim, There is a bug in the "zooming", when...

Tim,

There is a bug in the "zooming", when the program window is not full sized, ie. double clicking on the window border.

Zooming in / out displays only water.

ver 0.9.4.30095

Mike
19th Sep 2009, 17:06
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

Does this work for the USA>....trying and no...

Does this work for the USA>....trying and no luck...help?


Yes, you have to download the USA data from the "countries" tab on the website.

Mike
18th Sep 2009, 15:30
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

A minor but nice addition would be when creating...

A minor but nice addition would be when creating a user waypoint, that the lat/lon entry box be split into seperate fields for the N-dd-mm-ss portions.

A SHift or CTR-click or Alt-click might...
17th Sep 2009, 13:10
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

I actually have a SkyAngel datafile for Canada...

I actually have a SkyAngel datafile for Canada which includes coastline, towns and airfields. If you want it, contact me through the SkyAngel site and I'd love to hear your feedback on it.


Tim,...
16th Sep 2009, 18:21
Replies: 286
Views: 57,384
Posted By mstram

Tim, A new release of SkyAngel has just been...

Tim,

A new release of SkyAngel has just been posted. It contains many few features, usability improvements and fixes based on feedback from here and other places.

Very nice job so far !

It...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2009, 12:43
Replies: 0
Views: 2,850
Posted By mstram

Calculate helicopter rate of climb

This is for R.C. helis, but I would guess?? it might apply to full scale as well.

Using the Darkhorse calculator :
Dark Horse - Helicopter Power & Setup Advanced Calculator...
8th Jun 2009, 01:55
Replies: 20
Views: 8,619
Posted By mstram

You can listen to ATC online at Listen to Live...

You can listen to ATC online at Listen to Live Air Traffic Control Communications | LiveATC.net (http://www.liveatc.net/)

I don't think there are any U.K. feeds though.
4th Jun 2009, 16:36
Replies: 947
Views: 1,112,528
Posted By mstram

"I still think people are losing sight of the...

"I still think people are losing sight of the fact that when transiting the ITCZ, sometimes there is NO ideal way through. You've gotta punch your way somehow and that route depends on what looks...
3rd Jun 2009, 20:39
Replies: 46
Views: 5,121
Posted By mstram

"Well that is about £500 per hour for a winch...

"Well that is about £500 per hour for a winch launch flight (average flight 6 mins) and about £ 360 per hour for an aerotow (average flight 15 mins) ....what you mean its pretty cheap??"


Where...
2nd Jun 2009, 00:37
Replies: 46
Views: 5,121
Posted By mstram

"I know because my daughter is learning to fly...

"I know because my daughter is learning to fly gliders and her instructors do not give her a chance to do soaring, nor are they happy to allow her to solo. Usually there are people waiting their turn...
31st May 2009, 21:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By mstram

"The short field distance is best case scenario" ...

"The short field distance is best case scenario"

.. or "worst case", depending on your point of view :)
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2009, 21:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By mstram

Does transmitting "unfamiliar .... request...

Does transmitting "unfamiliar .... request progressive taxi" work in the U.K. ?
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2009, 02:35
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By mstram

Interesting point. I'm not sure what the...

Interesting point.

I'm not sure what the ATC manuals /procedures are .. or even if they are the same worldwide, but I've never hear ATC use "niner" for callsigns. They do of course use it for...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2009, 23:23
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By mstram

That helps, but why use the number 7? .. at least...

That helps, but why use the number 7? .. at least not exclusively for the first digit / prefix ?

And why use a 4 digit callsign ? .. I doubt they have 999 different flights ?

I would have...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2009, 22:06
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By mstram

Jazz 7777

Does this call sign drive any of you controllers crazy ? ,,,And of course the pilots probably more so, who have to transmit it for ~1-3 hours or more.

What do all of these words have in common :...
17th Mar 2009, 22:04
Replies: 60
Views: 6,452
Posted By mstram

If you want to listen to ATC, you can do so over...

If you want to listen to ATC, you can do so over the internet

Europe Airport Feeds | Live Air Traffic Control Audio Feeds | LiveATC.net...
22nd Jun 2008, 15:48
Replies: 21
Views: 1,591
Posted By mstram

The advise about "flying low" over the runway is...

The advise about "flying low" over the runway is good.

I agree about flying more often, too. I also recommend practicing with a flight simulator software (Xplane, MSFS ..etc). Some hate the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2008, 02:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Posted By mstram

Aha ! .. .all very good reasons ... and I...

Aha ! .. .all very good reasons ... and I couldn't think of any of them

Mike
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2008, 01:56
Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Posted By mstram

Hi M.A.C., Another "oddity" I hear quite...

Hi M.A.C.,

Another "oddity" I hear quite often, is a directive from the tower controller to "after take-off, maintain 3,000 only" (for jets). What is the reasoning? It seems to happen even in...
21st Feb 2008, 22:08
Replies: 23
Views: 3,316
Posted By mstram

On sort of a sidenote, what are the currency...

On sort of a sidenote, what are the currency requirements in the U.K. ?

Here in Canada, you can go up to 4.999 years without flying, then a checkout with an instructor will regain your currency...
21st Feb 2008, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By mstram

Congrats :ok::8:D So how many hours did it...

Congrats :ok::8:D

So how many hours did it take ? (just KIDDING !! ... don't answer !! :ugh::=

I see you're "only" 16, wish I had started at that age (did my ppl in my mid 40's !)
...
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