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Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2016, 06:28
Replies: 15
Views: 8,151
Posted By ArcticChiller

I think it is not correct to state that crossing...

I think it is not correct to state that crossing isobars only matters to jets. I fly in the alps and if there is Foehn (the Chinook of the Alps) then there are pressure differences in excess of 15...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2014, 14:35
Replies: 19
Views: 4,085
Posted By ArcticChiller

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/leftieman/A...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/leftieman/Aircraft%20Physics%20Discussion%20Images/forces_during_turn.gif

Think of it as force vectors, remember physics class? :) Equilibrium of forces....
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2014, 20:02
Replies: 49
Views: 6,773
Posted By ArcticChiller

I prefer to use paper charts. After growing up...

I prefer to use paper charts. After growing up with MS flight simulator I know one thing for sure: anything with a display on it can and will fail or tell me it has an error of some sort. I will...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2014, 20:45
Replies: 96
Views: 7,232
Posted By ArcticChiller

Turn Smart - YouTube...

Turn Smart - YouTube (http://youtu.be/xwrfEsCiltc)

This video explains very well the falling leaf maneuver. The wingdrop is indeed prevented by rudder.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2014, 18:36
Replies: 124
Views: 21,910
Posted By ArcticChiller

I agree, one flight should be enough. Ground...

I agree, one flight should be enough. Ground effect is more noticeable in low-wing aircraft. Actually I think it would be sufficient to sit in the airplane and go through the checklist several times...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2014, 10:45
Replies: 51
Views: 6,514
Posted By ArcticChiller

An instructor did this once with me at a safe...

An instructor did this once with me at a safe altitude and we could've landed easily at a huge military runway below. We did it only for a short time. The learning experience was that, in a Piper...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2013, 08:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,026
Posted By ArcticChiller

This was part of my night training for my PPL in...

This was part of my night training for my PPL in Paine Field, WA. Land on a runway with lights out and no landing light. It is important to use a long runway because you can use a floatplane glassy...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2013, 15:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,943
Posted By ArcticChiller

CaptainDrCook, I think it is important to note...

CaptainDrCook, I think it is important to note that aileron and rudder should be coordinated at all times, except for a side- or forwardslip (or wing-low landing). To correct for turbulence I use...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2013, 09:39
Replies: 41
Views: 8,633
Posted By ArcticChiller

No need to look at the airspeed indicator, as...

No need to look at the airspeed indicator, as long as you don't increase angle of attack. If you start a sideslip and leave the elevator alone the speed shouldn't dissipate. In this case you just add...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2013, 21:53
Replies: 68
Views: 13,069
Posted By ArcticChiller

Cirrus SR20 - Full stall landings FPV Part 1 -...

Cirrus SR20 - Full stall landings FPV Part 1 - CirrusWorld (http://www.cirrusworld.com/cirrus-sr20-full-stall-landings-fpv-part-1-video_a936ca548.html)

Seems to be working in a Cirrus. :)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2013, 22:02
Replies: 27
Views: 5,206
Posted By ArcticChiller

It' is different in many countries. VFR on top is...

It' is different in many countries. VFR on top is no magic. You navigate using your radio navigation skills. An E-6B will tell you the ETA for the next VOR/NDB. In case of engine failure you could...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 08:06
Replies: 45
Views: 9,566
Posted By ArcticChiller

This thread reminds me of my best flight I ever...

This thread reminds me of my best flight I ever did. It was a pre-checkride for a seaplane rating with a lady-instructor who was a Beaver pilot. Normally I had a different instructor so it was my...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2012, 19:52
Replies: 39
Views: 6,293
Posted By ArcticChiller

Mixture, Master, Mags. ;) As after every flight. ...

Mixture, Master, Mags. ;) As after every flight.

I think we can't compare the force on a propeller during operation to being pulled by hand. The prop is twisted to produce equal (as far as...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2012, 18:26
Replies: 39
Views: 6,293
Posted By ArcticChiller

I forgot to mention that I am a private pilot. :)...

I forgot to mention that I am a private pilot. :) I am wondering if there are any incident or accident reports that were caused by wrong handling of props. Would be easier to convince co-workers to...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2012, 17:23
Replies: 39
Views: 6,293
Posted By ArcticChiller

I mean damage to the propeller or to something...

I mean damage to the propeller or to something inside the hub... ;)
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2012, 17:00
Replies: 39
Views: 6,293
Posted By ArcticChiller

Damage due to pulling/pushing on Propeller

Hello everyone!

A few weeks ago I started to work on the ramp at an airport. It is part of our job to pull out small GA airplanes out of the hangar in the morning and put them back in the evening...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2012, 12:20
Replies: 97
Views: 49,707
Posted By ArcticChiller

KAG, that's not new, you are right. It is the...

KAG,
that's not new, you are right. It is the implementation of the regulations. Even with PPLs. If a European pilot wants to fly in the US he needs a validation. It is valid as long as the foreign...
Forum: North America
13th Mar 2012, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,100
Posted By ArcticChiller

You can fly dual in a Beaver at Kenmore Air in...

You can fly dual in a Beaver at Kenmore Air in Seattle. I did my SES there. On a Super Cub though... it was a FUN airplane but much too powerful for the purpose of learning. It just jumps off the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2012, 10:15
Replies: 41
Views: 8,219
Posted By ArcticChiller

Ultra Long Hauler, I like your attitude towards...

Ultra Long Hauler, I like your attitude towards mountain flying. Although I want to point out that you really can't train yourself by flying a few times at 3000m then 4000m and so on. Similar to high...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2012, 23:10
Replies: 23
Views: 3,774
Posted By ArcticChiller

Adam, unfortunately I can't just pop over to...

Adam, unfortunately I can't just pop over to Germany due to my job. Just for the record, it would be cheaper for me to go to Florida to convert to JAA. All inclusive. That's ridiculous.
A first...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2012, 21:04
Replies: 23
Views: 3,774
Posted By ArcticChiller

Hey folks! The greatest challenge? I got...

Hey folks!

The greatest challenge?
I got my ppl and seaplane rating in Seattle and I am used to flying in America/Canada. There, the greatest challenges were landing floatplanes in 'one-way'...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2012, 17:30
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By ArcticChiller

I already know about the process. Question is,...

I already know about the process. Question is, where to do the conversion?

It would be great to hear how other pilots converted from FAA to the EU...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2012, 11:47
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By ArcticChiller

School in EU for a fast FAA-PPL Conversion

Hey folks!

I'm new to the forum but I visited this page already hundreds of times. Thanks for all the knowledge in here! :ok:

I am an FAA private pilot with a bit more than 100 hours. As a US...
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