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Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2019, 20:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,431
Posted By Proteus9

Aircraft tend to have a much greater service life...

Aircraft tend to have a much greater service life which will reduce carbon footprint over time compared to the quite common automotive change every few years. There is also far more repair,...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2019, 20:37
Replies: 46
Views: 11,157
Posted By Proteus9

Obviously this is a step away from the N reg and...

Obviously this is a step away from the N reg and into other european Reg's. I know a little about the Quarry crash and would think that similar issues may have occured if he was on the G reg.

My...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2019, 20:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By Proteus9

Go to the N reg, whilst not perfect it is far...

Go to the N reg, whilst not perfect it is far superior to the uk or euro regs in my experience.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2017, 09:57
Replies: 54
Views: 9,379
Posted By Proteus9

1) Whilst I agree about the video just being...

1) Whilst I agree about the video just being someone having fun, many of the comments about the principle in general are not related to the video at all. I still believe it has a place in flying
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2017, 12:32
Replies: 54
Views: 9,379
Posted By Proteus9

BPF, Do you believe that skiing has a place...

BPF,

Do you believe that skiing has a place to assist landings in some areas?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2017, 14:35
Replies: 54
Views: 9,379
Posted By Proteus9

If you have a good understanding of the fluid...

If you have a good understanding of the fluid dynamics it allows you to plane below stall speed and if landing on a gravel bar or bank allows a more controlled contact point at a lower speed. This...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2017, 12:04
Replies: 24
Views: 5,814
Posted By Proteus9

Cleaning the excrement off is definitely less...

Cleaning the excrement off is definitely less enjoyable than mowing a strip
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2017, 21:30
Replies: 24
Views: 5,814
Posted By Proteus9

how smooth is the ground? we've had a few of the...

how smooth is the ground? we've had a few of the kubota diesel rotary deck mowers and they're great for long or wetter grass. The cylinder gives the best finish but does not like long / rough grass....
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2017, 16:45
Replies: 39
Views: 10,040
Posted By Proteus9

I had a pretty negative experience with Phoenix...

I had a pretty negative experience with Phoenix flying a couple of years ago.
I was wanting to fly reasonably frequently when I was visiting the area and after a good chat had a great few days...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2017, 14:31
Replies: 27
Views: 6,899
Posted By Proteus9

I have very seriously considered a number of...

I have very seriously considered a number of times purchasing another aircraft with which to display. However, post Shoreham and speaking to others I've been completely put off the idea, probably for...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2015, 08:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By Proteus9

I'd be looking at pre fab ag sheds, where you'll...

I'd be looking at pre fab ag sheds, where you'll get the steelwork ready to bolt together and down and then siding and doors. If you have a look around local builders usually put a name plate...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2015, 17:28
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

Do you always book out to exactly where you're...

Do you always book out to exactly where you're going? One of the simple joys of strip flying can be taking and just dropping in to friend's fields without having a set plan in mind.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2015, 20:27
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

West Lakes, some of what you say is incorrect, ...

West Lakes, some of what you say is incorrect, Telphone signal at the north end of ullswater is actually pretty reasonable particularly as it's near penrith and quite flat. Secondaly NT certainly...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 14:43
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

Discussion is useful but I wouldn't want to...

Discussion is useful but I wouldn't want to specifically tell other people what they must do, everyone should be able to make their own decisions on what risks they are comfortable with as pilots. ...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 12:46
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

No I don't, the important interaction here is on...

No I don't, the important interaction here is on the surface and boundary layer of the water. Whether the depth is a couple of feet or miles makes no difference at all to the flight characteristics
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 12:40
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

The point is that all that cost was nedlessly...

The point is that all that cost was nedlessly raised, it should never have gone that far. If you were to land on a private field and someone telephoned in the same line "I've just seen an aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 08:55
Replies: 202
Views: 42,591
Posted By Proteus9

I again don't see why people are getting worked...

I again don't see why people are getting worked up over this. It's a tailwheel aircraft with big tyres designed for off airport work. It happens frequently in the us.

I don't get how being a...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2013, 15:52
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By Proteus9

I'm not familiar with the model, but a large golf...

I'm not familiar with the model, but a large golf course may have an in house mechanic able to get / keep them going.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2013, 13:25
Replies: 33
Views: 4,807
Posted By Proteus9

A car engine generally will be nowhere near full...

A car engine generally will be nowhere near full power output at normal road speeds. It probably isn't 6+ litres either. A car engine isn't having to keep itself off the ground either, just roll...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2013, 15:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By Proteus9

If you're using a STC I think you need to put in...

If you're using a STC I think you need to put in the 337 so that the americans have on their record the changes, Just incase you are to lose the logbooks , etc. I think that with an STC you need it...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2012, 18:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,213
Posted By Proteus9

As you climb you'll see your rpm decrease (I...

As you climb you'll see your rpm decrease (I suspect, I run a CS prop and have it turning fairly slowly in the cruise). Leaning is always a bone of contention, but some people suggest running a...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 18:06
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By Proteus9

UA It was indeed, lovely to meet you...

UA

It was indeed, lovely to meet you yesterday. Glad you managed to get a decent bit of flying in. The little taildragger looked like a whole lot of fun.

Best,
P
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 13:13
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By Proteus9

If you click edit on imgur, you can crop /...

If you click edit on imgur, you can crop / resize, enter width as 800 and lock constraints should keep the proportions . Then apply and save.

e: you beat me too it. Looks great.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 11:27
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By Proteus9

fishbangwollop, well done, I believe that it is...

fishbangwollop, well done, I believe that it is indeed Talla res.

re. image hosting, imgur is very simple and works well, it also lets you resize your photos, although I think I should have made...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2012, 09:43
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By Proteus9

It was indeed a great day, I flew up to Perth and...

It was indeed a great day, I flew up to Perth and had a great time. Scottish and Edinburgh were excellent as always. http://i.imgur.com/1TuiN.jpg?1
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2012, 20:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,279
Posted By Proteus9

Excellent video, looks like fun! Are you...

Excellent video, looks like fun! Are you sporting some small bushwheels? how do you rate them? I've been toying with the idea of the 29's or 31's. But won't think any further until I can base from...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2012, 19:13
Replies: 9
Views: 5,008
Posted By Proteus9

I've got one for similar reasons as to before, it...

I've got one for similar reasons as to before, it will be useful to have a backup to the vacuum gyro. But it is primarily for my usual no.2 in the back seat who can't see any instruments. Combined...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2012, 10:50
Replies: 45
Views: 4,667
Posted By Proteus9

obviously it varies from aircraft to aircraft,...

obviously it varies from aircraft to aircraft, but the stall warner usually goes off a bit before the wing is fully stalled.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2012, 16:16
Replies: 28
Views: 4,799
Posted By Proteus9

The chap on the left has changed guns between...

The chap on the left has changed guns between shots. Starts of with an Accuracy International rifle then goes to some AR looking variant . The other fellow has a semi auto 12 bore, presumably a...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2012, 03:44
Replies: 16
Views: 1,733
Posted By Proteus9

There's a lot of talk either way about landings...

There's a lot of talk either way about landings and you've got to find what you're comfortable with. My limited tailwheel experience is all on Huskies so that is my reference for discussion. The...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2012, 19:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,495
Posted By Proteus9

Looks like terrific fun. I've read a bit about...

Looks like terrific fun. I've read a bit about trips out there on the husky forums and it seems like a great place to base a bush flying trip from.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2011, 08:25
Replies: 458
Views: 158,472
Posted By Proteus9

Kalium's link isn't showing up for me, but I...

Kalium's link isn't showing up for me, but I assume it is similar to this one I've found.
http://i.imgur.com/yPwE1.jpg

I'm rather saddened to see some of the rubbish being said about old pilots....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2011, 20:17
Replies: 129
Views: 14,778
Posted By Proteus9

A half dozen out of many thousands. Was it...

A half dozen out of many thousands.

Was it not that 350 out of 650 MPs were ordered to pay back expenses? This hardly indicates a few nasty people amongst the whiter than white majority.

Court...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2011, 18:59
Replies: 129
Views: 14,778
Posted By Proteus9

This seems to typify the attitudes of many civil...

This seems to typify the attitudes of many civil servants in general be it Europe or MPs here. When people who make the rules either know very little about what they are involved with or worse,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2011, 19:54
Replies: 30
Views: 7,310
Posted By Proteus9

I've seen similar arguments used against many...

I've seen similar arguments used against many activities in the countryside: Clay pigeon shooting, simulated game, Motocross, 4x4 off road sites and businesses including park home sites, and...
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