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Search: Posts Made By: MayorQuimby
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Forum: Questions
4th May 2014, 17:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By MayorQuimby

Thanks Tu.144. I understand the overspeed...

Thanks Tu.144.

I understand the overspeed protection you described. But, as regards the 'anticipation' you describe.... is this a management system detecting the commanded power increase and...
Forum: Questions
3rd May 2014, 12:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By MayorQuimby

Nerdy Turboprop question

Please excuse the nerdy question, but curiosity has got the better of me..

As a passenger in turboprop aircraft, such as the ATR, and given my limited GA knowledge of constant speed props, I often...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2011, 17:27
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,934
Posted By MayorQuimby

A Pumps, not sure if a roll angle of 97 degrees...

A Pumps, not sure if a roll angle of 97 degrees to the right can be described as controlled flight, but anyway.....
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2009, 15:35
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By MayorQuimby

Yet another Airbus FBW question

Forgive yet another FBW question, this time from a layman:

In Normal/Alternate Law, will the aircraft immediately react to G changes caused by gusts (as distinct from anything the pilot does with...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2008, 10:16
Replies: 113
Views: 45,801
Posted By MayorQuimby

You mean AAIU.

You mean AAIU.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2007, 13:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,792
Posted By MayorQuimby

Dipping a Robin

We use a (self made) dipstick on the HR200. Goes in at an angle, that's all. Indicates within 5 litres of the (accurate) fuel gauge. Presume it would be the same for the 2160, but don't know about...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2006, 10:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,009
Posted By MayorQuimby

Red face [Tumbleweed drifts by] Oh well dublinpilot. ...

[Tumbleweed drifts by]

Oh well dublinpilot. It would appear, unfortunately, that the answer to your first question is "no".

MQ.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2006, 12:58
Replies: 49
Views: 4,891
Posted By MayorQuimby

I guess as soon as you're flying upwind it can. ...

I guess as soon as you're flying upwind it can. I can see what you're saying as long as you're flying downwind, although that probably assumes nice non-turbulent flow.

I imagine too that people...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2006, 13:19
Replies: 11
V1
Views: 1,587
Posted By MayorQuimby

In fairness to whatdoesthisbuttondo, I believe it...

In fairness to whatdoesthisbuttondo, I believe it has been pointed out before that searches for words under a certain size do not yield any results. Therefore, searching for "v1" yields nothing.
...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2006, 19:10
Replies: 21
Views: 1,881
Posted By MayorQuimby

dp, The issue of charging never occurred to...

dp,

The issue of charging never occurred to me. Currently I don't get charged if I transit the Dublin zone. Are you saying Weston would be entitled to charge me if I wanted to fly through this...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2006, 07:48
Replies: 21
Views: 1,881
Posted By MayorQuimby

Absolutely Aussie Andy. It's not the application...

Absolutely Aussie Andy. It's not the application for class C that's the problem, but the sentiment towards GA (as opposed to Executive/Business aircraft) expressed in the document which causes...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2006, 14:27
Replies: 21
Views: 1,881
Posted By MayorQuimby

Hi dublinpilot. I'm not so worried about the...

Hi dublinpilot.

I'm not so worried about the class 'C' proposal itself (with a few caveats). The airspace situation around Weston is abysmal anyway - almost impossible not to infringe either R or...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2006, 12:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,735
Posted By MayorQuimby

ATIS operational

Re. ATIS yup - 118.875. Report that you have "Information whatever" on initial contact.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2006, 09:47
Replies: 24
Views: 3,990
Posted By MayorQuimby

Loath as I am to comment on stuff I don't know...

Loath as I am to comment on stuff I don't know about, I wouldn't be so quick to accept that planning permission is required.

The issue seems to be whether you're planning on landing at this...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2005, 15:42
Replies: 50
Views: 6,046
Posted By MayorQuimby

Careful. In your jurisdiction maybe, but not in...

Careful. In your jurisdiction maybe, but not in others.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2005, 14:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,343
Posted By MayorQuimby

"Attitude plus power equals performance"

In instrument training, this mantra is drummed into students: If you have a given power and attitude set, you'll get a given performance.

I appreciate this is being somewhat pedantic, but, since...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2005, 15:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,273
Posted By MayorQuimby

Yes, but it would be nice to know you have 2 way...

Yes, but it would be nice to know you have 2 way comms with them beforehand!

MQ.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2005, 15:22
Replies: 117
Views: 12,463
Posted By MayorQuimby

Hi Beagle, You said: This is...

Hi Beagle,

You said:



This is what I used to do instinctively until the CFI who was checking me out for my Flight Test told me to pitch forward until the speed had increased significantly...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2004, 10:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Posted By MayorQuimby

Was taught that rudder should not be used for...

Was taught that rudder should not be used for picking up a wing or preventing wing drop. Instead it should be used for preventing yaw.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2004, 08:38
Replies: 24
Views: 4,459
Posted By MayorQuimby

Timothy, you purchase a roll of sticky back...

Timothy, you purchase a roll of sticky back cellophane (you know, the stuff that you protect kids schoolbooks with). Mark your chart and then stick a square of cellophane on top.

MQ.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2004, 18:02
Replies: 10
Views: 5,797
Posted By MayorQuimby

Question about the wooden Robins such as the...

Question about the wooden Robins such as the DR400:

People always say they should be hangered. Would they be okay outside if they were covered?

MQ.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jul 2004, 10:10
Replies: 26
Views: 3,171
Posted By MayorQuimby

Basil, Not helpful - It's an issue...

Basil,



Not helpful - It's an issue of sensitivity.

I would have reacted just as this guy did. Arriving back to one's own sovereign soil, one doesn't expect to be questioned by officials...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2004, 09:55
Replies: 17
Views: 1,056
Posted By MayorQuimby

Great news! My e-mail is on the way. MQ. ...

Great news! My e-mail is on the way.

MQ.

p.s. TonyR, can you check your PMs? Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2004, 09:06
Replies: 59
Views: 6,397
Posted By MayorQuimby

The 2160 I fly is, as you say, quite benign with...

The 2160 I fly is, as you say, quite benign with no flap, but has quite a lively wing drop with full. Something to bear in mind while trying to mush it into the field :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2004, 16:45
Replies: 59
Views: 6,397
Posted By MayorQuimby

paulo, I presume you're talking about the...

paulo,

I presume you're talking about the Robin when you mention the ventral fin. Does the one you fly not drop a wing with full flap deployed?

MQ.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2004, 09:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By MayorQuimby

Well, I'm only half way through it - I'm a slow...

Well, I'm only half way through it - I'm a slow reader - and I haven't read that many texts to compare it with. But certainly the way he presents the subject is clear, layman-like and humorous.
...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2004, 12:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By MayorQuimby

Pleased to meet you, Stik! :D

Pleased to meet you, Stik! :D
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2004, 16:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By MayorQuimby

Thanks! Yes, it's amazing how a book written...

Thanks!

Yes, it's amazing how a book written 60 odd years ago can still be so relevant. Thoroughly enjoying it, and learning something from every page.

MQ
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2004, 17:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By MayorQuimby

Stick and Rudder

Currently reading this peach of a book. One thing though, before I make a fool of myself in polite company: can someone tell me how 'Langewiesche' is pronounced? :O

MQ.
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2004, 09:28
Replies: 62
Views: 12,695
Posted By MayorQuimby

TonyR, I'd love to have seen their faces when you...

TonyR, I'd love to have seen their faces when you called final as your wheels left the ground!

corsair, the slats should have been rigged to come out together anyway. I'd say handling would be...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2004, 11:38
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MayorQuimby

Yes, it was the position of the ailerons that...

Yes, it was the position of the ailerons that prompted the question, but I can see now that I was wrong, as the elevator looks to be roughly neutral rather than the up position I'd expect if you'd...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2004, 21:09
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MayorQuimby

Hi Paulo, Quick question after looking at...

Hi Paulo,

Quick question after looking at the photo of the Robin on the ground: what do you use to lock the controls? It's not the seat-belt by any chance, is it? ;)

MQ.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Mar 2004, 00:50
Replies: 22
Views: 4,861
Posted By MayorQuimby

Post Aren't you very clever silverhawk? By the way,...

Aren't you very clever silverhawk? By the way, you're supposed to start sentences with capitals and end with a full stop. :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2004, 18:40
Replies: 107
Views: 42,917
Posted By MayorQuimby

topman999

Guys guys guys,

Everyone here (including this low hours private pilot) can clearly see that topman999 is a pilot in his mind only. He is well and truly rumbled. I suggest you just ignore him, as...
Forum: Questions
22nd Jan 2004, 16:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By MayorQuimby

Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to that...

Thanks guys.

I'm looking forward to that view again (and some snow, hopefully, to try out the new skis on!).

MQ.
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