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Forum: Medical & Health
12th Jan 2023, 18:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,672
Posted By abgd

You may well be correct, but you need to talk to...

You may well be correct, but you need to talk to your cardiologist and your aviation medical examiner before jumping to conclusions.

I have heard of some pilots in the EU being given restricted...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2023, 00:43
Replies: 58
Views: 12,382
Posted By abgd

Not having used FLARM, would it be useful when...

Not having used FLARM, would it be useful when flying in formation or would it just be going off all the time?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2023, 15:49
Replies: 58
Views: 12,382
Posted By abgd

You're welcome to volunteer.

You're welcome to volunteer.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2020, 05:52
Replies: 28
Views: 8,267
Posted By abgd

There was a Turbulent ditched in shallow water in...

There was a Turbulent ditched in shallow water in the UK recently, and the pilot was unable to get out by himself as the aircraft came to rest upside down on the cockpit. Luckily it was an airshow...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2020, 22:55
Replies: 25
Views: 5,849
Posted By abgd

Engine restart speed

This video contains analysis of two light aircraft accidents. Somewhat to my surprise there is a reference to an engine restart speed for a 152 and the commentator states that he hopes the pilot is...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2020, 03:07
Replies: 28
Views: 21,054
Posted By abgd

Hasn't there been talk recently of private pilots...

Hasn't there been talk recently of private pilots being made to pay costs of infringements if they delay airline traffic? I agree with those who claim you should go-around without regard to cost, if...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2019, 12:52
Replies: 55
Views: 47,353
Posted By abgd

I always love to hear about elderly people who...

I always love to hear about elderly people who are still enjoying going to work. Given that flight attendants have quite physical jobs, particularly in case of an accident, makes it all the more...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2019, 23:49
Replies: 26
Views: 5,718
Posted By abgd

In any case, I thought the RF4 had a VW engine...

In any case, I thought the RF4 had a VW engine and they are normally converted to dual ignition for aviation use - edit, I see the RF4 was at least initially a CofA aircraft with a single mag and...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2019, 03:00
Replies: 482
Views: 1,021,077
Posted By abgd

Why not compulsorily destroy any luggage which...

Why not compulsorily destroy any luggage which people take out with them in these emergency situations? That way, the people who have enough wits to know what they are doing will leave their luggage...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2019, 23:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,001
Posted By abgd

To be fair on the OP, I recall being Emailed a...

To be fair on the OP, I recall being Emailed a form that I printed out and signed. I presume it found its way onto a CAA database somewhere.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2019, 04:27
Replies: 41
Views: 33,965
Posted By abgd

The other issue is that most people who die...

The other issue is that most people who die falling out of bed were very elderly and frail, already approaching the end of their lives. They're often too frail to go outside and die of something more...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2019, 01:06
Replies: 28
Views: 24,838
Posted By abgd

You may jest, but there was consideration of...

You may jest, but there was consideration of putting a passenger compartment in the Valkyrie.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2019, 00:23
Replies: 28
Views: 6,713
Posted By abgd

As an aside, there are bicycle horns available...

As an aside, there are bicycle horns available which work on a compressed air bottle which you pump up to several atmospheres and which provide enough air for several long blasts. They're very...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2019, 04:40
Replies: 52
Views: 12,479
Posted By abgd

For me a Google News search for Sadiq Khan and...

For me a Google News search for Sadiq Khan and drones turns up... Nothing. Can you provide a link?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2019, 03:47
Replies: 22
Views: 11,657
Posted By abgd

I ended up buying a Turbulent. I've found that...

I ended up buying a Turbulent. I've found that ownership of an aircraft of that vintage has a steep learning curve in terms of maintenance. I think your advice to get a year's experience on a similar...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2018, 09:34
Replies: 150
Views: 23,922
Posted By abgd

I have always liked this method of implementing...

I have always liked this method of implementing twin tailrotors. They're not mounted on the tail, admittedly. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2018, 23:05
Replies: 150
Views: 23,922
Posted By abgd

The other reason you don't need a lot of power to...

The other reason you don't need a lot of power to the tail during autorotation is that you don't have to overcome the torque of the main rotor. A smallish battery would be enough.

I completely...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2018, 01:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,958
Posted By abgd

I know it stretches the definition of 'London',...

I know it stretches the definition of 'London', but I had some very good training with Glyn from the Tiger Club.

I wouldn't worry about training on something aerobatic - there's time for that...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2018, 01:22
Replies: 35
Views: 12,071
Posted By abgd

It's not spooky I mention red ribbons - I have a...

It's not spooky I mention red ribbons - I have a hang glider in the attic. I never got a lot of experience but I have done winch/hill/cliff launches.

Deadstick126: you're missing out. I gave up...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2018, 01:00
Replies: 150
Views: 23,922
Posted By abgd

It may not be the daftest idea. A quick google...

It may not be the daftest idea. A quick google throws up this:

Helicopter Electric Tail Rotor (http://www.launchpnt.com/portfolio/transportation/helicopter-electric-tail-rotor)

Motors for model...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2018, 09:12
Replies: 35
Views: 12,071
Posted By abgd

Sure, but in practise what are you going to do...

Sure, but in practise what are you going to do about it? Have you really never made a mistake in your own flying? Where are you going to find all these infallible instructors?

Now it may be that...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2018, 02:59
Replies: 35
Views: 12,071
Posted By abgd

It's certainly true that he might have faced a...

It's certainly true that he might have faced a manslaughter charge, and I'm not suggesting mistakes of that magnitude should be consequence free. At the same time, it's a mistake that is common...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2018, 17:34
Replies: 35
Views: 12,071
Posted By abgd

You use two caribiners in case one breaks. You...

You use two caribiners in case one breaks. You can use as many as you like but it won't help you if you forget to attach them.
I'm inclined to be forgiving of both pilot and passenger. They aren't...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2018, 00:04
Replies: 15
Views: 1,557
Posted By abgd

I have a Turbulent. Direct costs are about £1600...

I have a Turbulent. Direct costs are about £1600 a year - hangarage is the main one at about 1100; then you have LAA membership, inspection and insurance. It's a nice aircraft with a reasonable range...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2018, 12:15
Replies: 53
Views: 14,109
Posted By abgd

Are the 6 seats for family or employees?

Are the 6 seats for family or employees?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2018, 10:19
Replies: 43
Views: 8,378
Posted By abgd

Thanks, I had expected birds would be more...

Thanks, I had expected birds would be more sensible. Seems I was wrong.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2018, 18:49
Replies: 43
Views: 8,378
Posted By abgd

Out of curiosity, are birdstrikes whilst...

Out of curiosity, are birdstrikes whilst maneuvering slowly or hovering in a helicopter common?

I can understand how a bird and a 150kt aircraft may meet before the bird has had time to get out of...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2018, 02:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By abgd

Thanks. It's useful to know that you didn't have...

Thanks. It's useful to know that you didn't have much luck. Pushes me towards buying the replacement kit.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2018, 15:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By abgd

Thanks for the tips. I wasn't aware of the yahoo...

Thanks for the tips. I wasn't aware of the yahoo group and will join it - looks quite active.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2018, 11:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By abgd

Well yes, but as a kit. Buying and building...

Well yes, but as a kit.

Buying and building an empennage kit is my plan-B but realistically I have little free time, so if there's one already available that would be my preference and get the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2018, 02:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By abgd

RV4 vertical and horizontal stabilisers

I need new vertical and horizontal stabilisers for an RV4, and wondered whether there's any prospect of finding some either from an abandoned kit, or perhaps from an aircraft otherwise damaged in an...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2018, 02:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By abgd

Thanks for the feedback including the PMs. At...

Thanks for the feedback including the PMs. At present it's hypothetical but just wondering how much trouble and expense it is.

I do like tinkering - but it becomes stressful when done away from...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2018, 21:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By abgd

RV4 transport by road

Just wondering ballpark figures what it would cost to move an RV4 project a few hundred miles by road, inclusive of taking the wing off for transport?
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2018, 05:43
Replies: 15
Views: 3,476
Posted By abgd

No, why would I?

No, why would I?
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2018, 23:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,476
Posted By abgd

The easiest way of converting height to speed is...

The easiest way of converting height to speed is potential energy to kinetic energy.

MgH = 0.5MV^2

M = mass, g=9.8,H = altitude in metres, V = velocity.

Mass cancels out so 9.8*height =...
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