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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2019, 15:12
Replies: 17
Views: 9,433
Posted By dirkdj

The pilot in the picture (is/was) Jan Van...

The pilot in the picture (is/was) Jan Van Rysseghem. When I was a very young glider pilot, I remember him coming to the local flying club to see the 'boss'; it was in the mid 60s, the name certainly...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2019, 06:47
Replies: 23
Views: 5,263
Posted By dirkdj

Lightspeed service will repair your headset, they...

Lightspeed service will repair your headset, they may charge you for wear items such as earpads etc.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2019, 15:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By dirkdj

On my normally aspirated IO520 I see about 29GPH...

On my normally aspirated IO520 I see about 29GPH on full rich/full power; on another IO550TN I see about 31GPH. I think 25GPH is way too lean for full rich/full power.
If you have too lean 'full...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2019, 18:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By dirkdj

You should watch the CHTs during climb. If they...

You should watch the CHTs during climb. If they remain constant, your fuel flow is good, if they rise, you need more FF.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2019, 12:54
Replies: 55
Views: 34,699
Posted By dirkdj

One infringement could cost you more than 10...

One infringement could cost you more than 10 years of Skydemon use and many tablets.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2019, 05:25
Replies: 55
Views: 34,699
Posted By dirkdj

I have the Huawei 8" Mediapad and run Skydemon....

I have the Huawei 8" Mediapad and run Skydemon. The internal GPS works fine but I mostly used the Bluetooth GNS2000 external receiver. The Mediapad has exceptional screen quality. Highly recommended.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2018, 13:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,160
Posted By dirkdj

Export CofA?

Export CofA?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Feb 2018, 16:30
Replies: 13
Views: 5,719
Posted By dirkdj

It is an aircraft with tiptanks with the older...

It is an aircraft with tiptanks with the older style four-way fuel selector. From what I heard there were some problems with the refueling station at the departure airport; the pilot may have thought...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Feb 2018, 13:23
Replies: 13
Views: 5,719
Posted By dirkdj

Everything seems to point to a fuel management...

Everything seems to point to a fuel management problem so far.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2018, 05:55
Replies: 51
Views: 11,205
Posted By dirkdj

The electric motor is a lot lighter for the same...

The electric motor is a lot lighter for the same HP output as an IC engine, making up for some of the weight penalty of the batteries. Plus, it runs efficiently at very low RPM, making more efficient...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Feb 2018, 04:56
Replies: 13
Views: 5,719
Posted By dirkdj

It happened about 10NM from destination. There...

It happened about 10NM from destination. There were supposedly some showers with hail around.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2018, 11:01
Replies: 51
Views: 11,205
Posted By dirkdj

10 years ago, electric cars were a dream, now I...

10 years ago, electric cars were a dream, now I drive one every day, it is fully charged every morning in my garage and drives better than any other car I have had. Prices of batteries are coming...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Feb 2018, 08:37
Replies: 13
Views: 5,719
Posted By dirkdj

There may be valuable engine information in the...

There may be valuable engine information in the engine analyser if the aircraft had one. In mine, every six seconds all parameters, temperatures, fuel flow are recorded and stored in memory.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2017, 16:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,556
Posted By dirkdj

We also have improved opening hours, no or...

We also have improved opening hours, no or minimal charges for runway lights, a nice LPV approach on 24, another one coming on 06, the taxiway will be renovated and the apron enlarged. Last time I...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2017, 14:46
Replies: 28
Views: 5,794
Posted By dirkdj

Glenforsa Hotel/airfield meets your description,...

Glenforsa Hotel/airfield meets your description, but it is in Scotland.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2017, 06:35
Replies: 43
Views: 10,620
Posted By dirkdj

This film was shot at Markebeke airfield near...

This film was shot at Markebeke airfield near Kortrijk by Anthony Fokker. You can see Fokker in the last shot on the left. The airfield and the chateau de Bethune are still untouched. The church in...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2017, 12:38
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

Here is another excellent starting...

Here is another excellent starting page:https://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/182179-1.html

Pay attention to the graph that is near the bottom of this page. There is a lot of information there how...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2017, 09:19
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

"The fuel that's not burned helps cool the engine...

"The fuel that's not burned helps cool the engine through evaporation." Not very convincing explanation:

The reason a lean or very rich mixture cools the CHT/EGT is that they slow down the flame...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2017, 05:46
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

If a carburettor engine runs rough when leaned,...

If a carburettor engine runs rough when leaned, it means all cylinders are not developing same power due to uneven fuel/air distribution. You may help this by applying a little carb heat. Also...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2017, 05:51
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

Yes,yes,yes.:ok:

Yes,yes,yes.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2017, 10:47
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

Do a search for this article: Lean of Peak:...

Do a search for this article: Lean of Peak: Ignorance Returns (Or Maybe It Never Left)
Well written, with links.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2017, 03:29
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

You can lean at any altitude. The absolute EGT...

You can lean at any altitude. The absolute EGT number has no value except to determine peak, at what point it starts to fall. The hottest EGT is NOT the hottest exhaust valve temp. Think of EGT as a...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2017, 13:36
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

A PPL is a license to learn, certainly on engine...

A PPL is a license to learn, certainly on engine management.
Keep in mind that the POH is written by the engineers first, then modified to suit the marketing department, then the lawyers get their...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 08:14
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

For those that haven't found it yet, here is the...

For those that haven't found it yet, here is the John Deakin article about leaning. It was written nearly twenty years ago and remains valid today. Expect to spend several hours to absorb what is in...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 15:36
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

Chuck, I would recommend 65% as the limit...

Chuck,

I would recommend 65% as the limit below which you cannot damage the engine with the mixture knob. I fly both a NA Bonanza and a TN Bonanza, always LOP except for takeoff and climb.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 14:27
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

In flight, at 65% power or below, you cannot harm...

In flight, at 65% power or below, you cannot harm the engine with the mixture control. If you have an engine monitor, learn to use it.
If you have a carburetted engine, use of a bit of carb heat...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 09:45
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By dirkdj

Last weekend, we just finished the APS seminar in...

Last weekend, we just finished the APS seminar in Kortrijk.
John Deakin was one of the teachers. You can search for his columns on engine management under 'Pelican's Perch'. There is very good...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2017, 10:47
Replies: 41
Views: 6,911
Posted By dirkdj

Having a good ANR headset will help you to learn...

Having a good ANR headset will help you to learn better since you have less noise around. I am very happy with Zulu2. I started out with ATC on speakers and a yelling instructor. Much more relaxed...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2017, 16:22
Replies: 16
Views: 5,398
Posted By dirkdj

if you are not familiar with Skydemon, you should...

if you are not familiar with Skydemon, you should download a trial version; It runs on PC, iPhone, Android phone/tablet and IPad. There are instructional videos on their website to get started. You...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2017, 18:07
Replies: 16
Views: 5,398
Posted By dirkdj

The Belgian airspace is some of the most...

The Belgian airspace is some of the most complicated in this area, small country, lots of conflicting interests. In VFR you certainly need to talk to Ostend Approach coming from Calais. The Ostend...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2017, 08:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,556
Posted By dirkdj

The NDB is still there physically but switched...

The NDB is still there physically but switched off.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2017, 20:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,556
Posted By dirkdj

All the equipment is still there, just a flick of...

All the equipment is still there, just a flick of a switch away from working.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2017, 14:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By dirkdj

There is an excellent little book 'Engine Out...

There is an excellent little book 'Engine Out Survival Tactics' by Nate Jaros; you can download it for Kindle; He is an F16 instructor pilot and Bonanza owner;
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2017, 14:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,556
Posted By dirkdj

It is all about certification. The localizer and...

It is all about certification. The localizer and DME are still working perfectly but shut off. The equipment is no longer 'supported by the manufacturer' and therefore is no longer safe to use even...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th May 2017, 16:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,858
Posted By dirkdj

I have found that a light tailwind is better than...

I have found that a light tailwind is better than a light headwind for cooling. The prop has more 'bite' on a tailwind. I am talking about a normal run-up.
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