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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2003, 10:20
Replies: 37
Views: 3,470
Posted By MJP

I think it was the famous author Neville Shute...

I think it was the famous author Neville Shute who summed up why pilots fly, when he said that it's good to subject one's life occasionally to danger because it "breeds a certain sanity in dealing...
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Dec 2003, 15:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Exclamation JABIRU 2.2 ENGINE - engine failure after loss of oil pressure

G,

In reply to above...

A few weeks ago a mate of mine started his first lesson of dual circuits with an instructor in a 2.2 ltr engined LSA-55/3J (short fuselage) Jabiru. According to him the...
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Sep 2003, 11:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

DFC, ANSWER: No I didn't hold off the nose...

DFC,

ANSWER: No I didn't hold off the nose due the gusty crosswind as much as I would have liked. But I did feel during the start of the landing roll the the controls had a solid feel making me...
Forum: Flight Testing
28th Sep 2003, 16:46
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Thumbs up A Happier Ending

G and DFC,

I had a chance to "test" your suggestions in the club Jabiru and I feel much more in control. For anyone with similar problem here is my feedback:-

My calculated Vapp / Vat was 65...
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Sep 2003, 09:48
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Thumbs up DFC, G and djpil, Many thanks for the useful...

DFC, G and djpil,

Many thanks for the useful information. I reckon I've learnt more about the flying characteristics of ultralights in Pprune than in many of the student pilot texts available.
...
Forum: Flight Testing
7th Sep 2003, 07:58
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Thumbs up G and djpil, Many thanks for the "gen". ...

G and djpil,


Many thanks for the "gen". Even with a brief look at the Jabiru UL accident report (G-BXNU) reminds me of an Oz' ATSB (?) report of a Jabiru pilot and Pax who augered in after a...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Sep 2003, 18:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Thumbs up G, Ta for the prompt reply. Jabiru does...

G,

Ta for the prompt reply.

Jabiru does supply an appropriate Flight Manual (FM) for the factory-built Jabiru that I fly. The FM details the "Landing Approach speed" as 57 KIAS, which I have...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Sep 2003, 10:32
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By MJP

Question Ultralight Flight Characteristics

Ghengis The Engineer or anybody,

If you read this....HELP!!!!!

I'm a trainee QFI trying needing help as the general aviation oriented training texts can't seem to help me with flying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2003, 13:05
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

Paul, I've sent you a private message with...

Paul,

I've sent you a private message with another e-mail address: sorry for the inconvenience. Ta again for your help.

MJP
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2003, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 6,150
Posted By MJP

Having just finished a Grad Cert Technology...

Having just finished a Grad Cert Technology (Aviation Human Factors) at Swinburne. Here's some lessons learnt which may help:-

1. If the Masters is by course work, you can apply for an interest...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2003, 08:06
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

Disco Stu, I once had the opportunity from...

Disco Stu,

I once had the opportunity from Dave to show me the JF, when I was doing my CPL training at RAAF Point Cook Flying Club (early 1990s). I seem to recall that he had developed a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2003, 17:08
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

I seem to recall that even the "Crash Comics" did...

I seem to recall that even the "Crash Comics" did an article on the Jacobsen Flare. I can't remember the edition, but the cover had the photo of an F-28(?) taking off/landing towards the viewer(?)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Aug 2003, 18:38
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

Angel Thanks

Guys,


Thanks for the input; I wish that some of the guys I fly with spend as much time thinking about what is a good landing.

Close to home, its pretty sad when you see a continuous stream of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2003, 12:00
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

Exclamation Thanks To All

Dear Traffic, Disco Stu, Woomera et al,

A grateful thanks for your help & humour from this trainee flight-instructor. Let's see If I can find a 1998 copy of Australian Flying SIGH. :{

I got...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2003, 08:20
Replies: 26
Views: 5,062
Posted By MJP

Question Jacobsen Flare Technique

Can anyone tell me where I can get info on the web (downloadable file) on the how-to-do the Jacobsen Flare ?

All I know is that Capt Jacobsen used to fly for Australian Airlines and his technique...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Aug 2003, 15:18
Replies: 4
Views: 3,764
Posted By MJP

I think your last sentence says it all really -...

I think your last sentence says it all really - when to close the throttle.

I find that the "low inertia" of the LSA 55 Jabiru makes it want to cease flying after the throttle is brought to IDLE ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Aug 2003, 13:12
Replies: 4
Views: 3,764
Posted By MJP

Angel What is a "Good Landing".

Stooge,

Thanks mate, for you helpful advice. I was feeling a bit like a pariah and heretic around the local aeroclub. The reasoning given by my colleagues for aiming for smooth landings was the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Aug 2003, 00:07
Replies: 4
Views: 3,764
Posted By MJP

Post Greaser Landings

:confused:

I'm a trainee flight instructor and I need some sound advice from some more experienced folk out there, about what to teach my future students.

When I did my CPL at a military...
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