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Search: Posts Made By: Algirdas
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Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2005, 07:55
Replies: 20
Views: 3,266
Posted By Algirdas

TC450, if you think about it, if the nose...

TC450,
if you think about it, if the nose starts to go over in a strong tailwind, then it's either due to the tailwind acting under the elevator (most likely), or the prop pulling against some wheel...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2005, 22:09
Replies: 31
Views: 6,257
Posted By Algirdas

Can't argue wid dat, 18g! A:ok:

Can't argue wid dat, 18g!
A:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2005, 21:26
Replies: 31
Views: 6,257
Posted By Algirdas

Trouble with a Hunter is, 20k is probably your...

Trouble with a Hunter is, 20k is probably your monthly running bill.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2005, 21:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By Algirdas

But AerBabe, you'd be having more fun :O A

But AerBabe, you'd be having more fun :O
A
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2005, 21:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,032
Posted By Algirdas

Magpie, I'm a microliter, I think there's lots...

Magpie,
I'm a microliter, I think there's lots of us here.
I find that if topics are flying related, they're often relevant to anything that flies, so if you're SEP, SLA, Flexwing whatever, really...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2005, 21:51
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By Algirdas

I'm with dmjw01 - I flew today and the viz was...

I'm with dmjw01 - I flew today and the viz was fantastic - easy to see the weather and run around it, the winds were not too strong. Before t/o, the rain showers and the direction were clearly...
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2005, 14:39
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By Algirdas

Ta for the numbers Genghis & LondonJ - but summat...

Ta for the numbers Genghis & LondonJ - but summat don't add-up like !!!

Taking your numbers Genghis, of 2.9 pilots per 1000, that makes about 162k pilots total, (and the 21 per plane then makes...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2005, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By Algirdas

Number on the register

Out of curiosity, does anyone know
a) how many aircraft are on the UK register, and
b) how many pilots hold a UK license?
A
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2005, 16:29
Replies: 50
Views: 8,015
Posted By Algirdas

I attended a CAA safety evening recently, and the...

I attended a CAA safety evening recently, and the nice CAA man presented stats that showed gyros as a breed kill about (as I recall) 15 times more pilots than fixed wing, per hour flown. If you...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2005, 19:41
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Algirdas

Boy, you should be so lucky! Mine has doubled :-(...

Boy, you should be so lucky! Mine has doubled :-(
A
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2005, 07:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By Algirdas

As always, Genghis gives the definitive answer! ...

As always, Genghis gives the definitive answer!
One thing that has not been mentioned is the great camaraderie amongst the microlighters - generally a very down to earth, helpful, fun bunch, and...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2005, 22:45
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By Algirdas

Barshifter, The Quik is indeed a performant...

Barshifter,
The Quik is indeed a performant machine (as well as being a looker) - correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I hear, the skill requirements in the take-off and landing phase esp. if...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2005, 20:43
Replies: 25
Views: 3,093
Posted By Algirdas

I bimbled my TST over to Silverstone and hung...

I bimbled my TST over to Silverstone and hung loose at 1000' watching some racing cars out practicing.
Not much air traffic about though - don't know why.....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2005, 20:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By Algirdas

Evil J, yesterday afternoon at my strip we had...

Evil J,
yesterday afternoon at my strip we had a 7kt crosswind, which is a long way from being a problem, and I had a lovely flight in my Thruster TST - I was surprised to see that only one flexwing...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2005, 20:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,189
Posted By Algirdas

AerBabe, you are the first person I have known...

AerBabe, you are the first person I have known who thinks a Renegade is good looking - is it the outrageously long red protruberant nose that catches your fancy???
:E
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2005, 19:41
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By Algirdas

I use this one - it has great live weather, plus...

I use this one - it has great live weather, plus excellent links.
http://www.wellesbourneairfield.com/wxoffice.htm
I also use this one for forecasts...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2005, 22:04
Replies: 13
Views: 7,182
Posted By Algirdas

Recovery would prob depend on how quickly you get...

Recovery would prob depend on how quickly you get the other flap off - too slow on the old lever and a nice barrel roll would ensue I guess. With some types, maybe aileron could overcome the asym...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2005, 19:01
Replies: 44
Views: 5,499
Posted By Algirdas

I think I'm right in saying that diesel engines...

I think I'm right in saying that diesel engines do use less kg of fuel per hour for a given output - but they also do weigh more.
If you call the weight of the engine (EW) + fuel weight (FW), and...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2005, 22:57
Replies: 58
Views: 7,686
Posted By Algirdas

I define my TST cockpit as comfy 'cos I don't...

I define my TST cockpit as comfy 'cos I don't have to pick flies out of my teeth as long as I keep my head behind that windscreen thingy - if I could get rid of the icicles from my mitts, I'd be in...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2005, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Posted By Algirdas

Rupert S, for what it's worth, I use Uniross...

Rupert S,
for what it's worth, I use Uniross Ni-MH 1700mAh rechargeables in my Pilot III, and get a good day's flying out of them - the worst I have seen in 5 hours, but that was when I forgot to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2005, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Algirdas

For anyone interested , this topic is being...

For anyone interested , this topic is being bashed around on the yahoo microlight group. The issue seems to be that a lot of the newer craft can be supplied as either Group A (there I used it) or...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2005, 21:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By Algirdas

TURIN, I believe VP959 to be 100% right. You...

TURIN,
I believe VP959 to be 100% right. You can do whatever engine maintenance you like, and just need to detail it in the in the log book - no other signatures necessary.

However, one thing...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2005, 22:16
Replies: 86
Views: 9,771
Posted By Algirdas

Miserlou, If you run out of power, you can...

Miserlou,
If you run out of power, you can decrease your angle of bank.
Lowering the nose would put you into a descending turn.
A
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2005, 21:37
Replies: 24
Views: 2,856
Posted By Algirdas

You are already winning Kookbat... Just enjoy...

You are already winning Kookbat...
Just enjoy the process - it involves flying :O
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2005, 15:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,190
Posted By Algirdas

Really interesting percentages, Ghengis: As...

Really interesting percentages, Ghengis:
As some of the manufacturers listed supply both microlight and SEP planes, it's a bit hard to tell the mix of these, but for arguments' sake, if you call...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2005, 15:58
Replies: 28
Views: 2,655
Posted By Algirdas

Carpet, you seem to have registered your new ID...

Carpet, you seem to have registered your new ID just to make a post on this topic... and you seem to have your facts wrong. The foreign lass in question has the oddest English accent I've ever heard,...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2005, 10:39
Replies: 28
Views: 2,655
Posted By Algirdas

The good things

I flew in yesterday (Sunday) - the weather wasn't great (it was gusting 30kts at about 20deg off-runway when I left) - so there weren't that many visiting pilots sticking around for long, but the AV8...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2004, 15:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By Algirdas

Surely the big thing in any recovery is to first...

Surely the big thing in any recovery is to first make sure the plane's wing is flying - then sort out the mess. That may mean forward elevator if the wing is stalled, but if it isn't, then leave...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2004, 20:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Algirdas

Rood, pretty sure it's closed now - I've flown...

Rood,
pretty sure it's closed now - I've flown over it - right next to the nick, and the the runways look to be in very poor state with lots of junk around. Fancy trying a rescue then?
A
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2004, 18:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Posted By Algirdas

Perhaps those chaps down at Compton could teach...

Perhaps those chaps down at Compton could teach Madonna to aviate?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2004, 19:18
Replies: 69
Views: 19,118
Posted By Algirdas

I think it's because flying is unusually...

I think it's because flying is unusually demanding - there are so may aspects that have to be right before the wheels leave the deck -
Licence
A/C documentation
A/C condition
A/C availability...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2004, 16:30
Replies: 18
Views: 1,221
Posted By Algirdas

tmmorris, the p3 is extremely good value now -...

tmmorris,
the p3 is extremely good value now - due to be discontinued soon I believe. This is what I use, and find that the screen is plenty big enough in real world use, and the whole unit is nice...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2004, 13:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Posted By Algirdas

IMHO, the aircraft helmets I have seen (and...

IMHO, the aircraft helmets I have seen (and occasionally used) are next to useless. They are typically a very thin shell, with almost no internal padding, and in the event that you actually hit...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2004, 19:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,528
Posted By Algirdas

Thanks BRL - you are a gentleman. May be a...

Thanks BRL - you are a gentleman.
May be a different craft, but still pretty good to watch - though I reckon my Thruster TST lands in a shorter distance.





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Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2004, 14:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,528
Posted By Algirdas

Stunning !!!! Truly impressive... Be a good...

Stunning !!!! Truly impressive...
Be a good chap , BRL, and see if you can get the landing download to work - - - - spoil us all!!!!
:ok:
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