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Search: Posts Made By: Dave Unwin
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Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2010, 13:30
Replies: 33
Views: 5,590
Posted By Dave Unwin

I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but the eternal cynic...

I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but the eternal cynic in me remains very sceptical.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2010, 09:47
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By Dave Unwin

Don't know about the Terrafugia, as I haven't...

Don't know about the Terrafugia, as I haven't flown it yet. In still air, the Aerocar's range is essentially the same whether driving or flying - 400 miles.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2010, 13:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By Dave Unwin

Actually Yakker, they're quite keen as I gave...

Actually Yakker, they're quite keen as I gave them a copy of my report on the Aerocar at Sebring, and they liked the idea of me flying theirs as I'm one of the few people that's actually flown a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jul 2010, 13:48
Replies: 50
Views: 4,989
Posted By Dave Unwin

I think that part of the overall problem is the...

I think that part of the overall problem is the thinking that generated the sentance "As to an EFATO pre V1, in a Piper" (sorry, don't know how to do quotes. Bottom of page 2). We've all seen...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2010, 13:18
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By Dave Unwin

Not the first certified Flying Car though. The...

Not the first certified Flying Car though. The Taylor Aerocar I flew a few years back was certified in the 1950s, while the Aerobile flew in 1937 and the Airphibian in 1947!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jun 2010, 13:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By Dave Unwin

Thanks Paper Tiger.

Thanks Paper Tiger.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jun 2010, 08:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By Dave Unwin

Vickers Type 22

Hi All, we've been running a series in a well-known GA title about flying for the film 'Those Magnificent Men'. It has been written by Derek Piggott, and has covered his experiences of flying the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Apr 2010, 15:02
Replies: 81
Views: 13,231
Posted By Dave Unwin

Oooops. Sorry everyone - I forgot to mention the...

Oooops. Sorry everyone - I forgot to mention the thrust reversers, Master Armament Switch, JATO selector and bomb bay doors. Which was a mistake, as I flew an aircraft in January which did indeed...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Apr 2010, 14:52
Replies: 81
Views: 13,231
Posted By Dave Unwin

Pure semantics. You have consistently proposed -...

Pure semantics. You have consistently proposed - have you not - that a pilot should confirm the position of the U/C, even if it is fixed. Surely (applying your own logic) the same pilot should also...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Apr 2010, 12:02
Replies: 81
Views: 13,231
Posted By Dave Unwin

Using your argument about checking the C150s...

Using your argument about checking the C150s undercarriage (even though its fixed) why don't you also train them to turn the C150s fuel pump on/off - even though it doesn't have one.
As for your...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Apr 2010, 11:16
Replies: 81
Views: 13,231
Posted By Dave Unwin

Have to say I'm totally with Chuck on this. ...

Have to say I'm totally with Chuck on this. Having flown a few different types, including amphibs, I'd simply say "fly the aircraft you're flying".
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 13:06
Replies: 31
Views: 6,596
Posted By Dave Unwin

Two excellent points DAR. Re the AeroCar, I...

Two excellent points DAR. Re the AeroCar, I would guess that Molt Taylor probably thought it would drive more than fly. Furthermore, remember that it is front-wheel drive, and has to tow the...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 12:01
Replies: 31
Views: 6,596
Posted By Dave Unwin

I know - just teasing. :ok:

I know - just teasing. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 11:14
Replies: 31
Views: 6,596
Posted By Dave Unwin

Pace, I drove a 'Plastic Pig' once and hated it. ...

Pace, I drove a 'Plastic Pig' once and hated it. I always thought that the only reason Reliant made them with 3 wheels was because you could drive them on a motorbike licence. A friend has a Bond...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 08:02
Replies: 31
Views: 6,596
Posted By Dave Unwin

The wheels are actually made from cast magnesium,...

The wheels are actually made from cast magnesium, and are very light. I'd also take issue with the suggestion that the Reliant Robin and Bond Bug are good cars!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2009, 14:18
Replies: 31
Views: 6,596
Posted By Dave Unwin

I logged a few hours in a Taylor AeroCar last...

I logged a few hours in a Taylor AeroCar last year. As an aeroplane, it was OK to drive - and for a car, it flew quite well!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2009, 11:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,134
Posted By Dave Unwin

Hi Greenview, not as often as I'd like! However,...

Hi Greenview, not as often as I'd like! However, one of the owners is extremely generous with his toys, so you never know. Please PM me the when and where.
Cheers, Dave
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2009, 11:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,134
Posted By Dave Unwin

I've flown most of the WWII primary trainers...

I've flown most of the WWII primary trainers (Tiger, Stampe, Jungmann, Stieglitz, Magister, Stearman, Recruit and Cornell). The PT-26 is the most relevant, the PT-22 the most fun and the DH.82 the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2009, 11:00
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By Dave Unwin

Thanks 733driver - that looks ideal!:ok:

Thanks 733driver - that looks ideal!:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2009, 10:29
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By Dave Unwin

Need a 172/182 to rent in Germany.

Hi All, a good friend of mine from the USA is looking to rent a C172/182 in Germany towards the end of July. He is a very experienced pilot and holds an FAA ATPL. Can anyone suggest any clubs and...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2009, 12:15
Replies: 175
Views: 45,832
Posted By Dave Unwin

I've done a bit. Easily the most cerebral way to...

I've done a bit. Easily the most cerebral way to fly, using the atmosphere as your fuel and your intellect as the engine. Three-dimensional sailing.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 13:52
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Dave Unwin

Pretty well everything - gliders, motorgliders...

Pretty well everything - gliders, motorgliders and tugs (but not much lately, to be honest!)
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 13:06
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Dave Unwin

Great club. Friendly place, experienced...

Great club. Friendly place, experienced instructors and good facilities. I'm a member, and strongly recommend flying at Saltby. The T-61s are also very reasonably priced.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2008, 08:40
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

The AeroCar I flew is the same one featured on...

The AeroCar I flew is the same one featured on the BBC. We did not change the wheels prior to flight. I noticed that James May only sat on the right. I flew it from both seats and it is actually...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2008, 14:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

Anybody else see the AeroCar on BBC 2 last night?

Anybody else see the AeroCar on BBC 2 last night?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2008, 12:43
Replies: 13
Views: 13,275
Posted By Dave Unwin

You are correct Aviate. The longer tail has...

You are correct Aviate. The longer tail has definitely increased the damping in pitch, and as the SW is somewhat ‘twitchy’ in this axis it is a definite improvement.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2008, 13:03
Replies: 13
Views: 13,275
Posted By Dave Unwin

Yes. Extremely impressive machines. See Today's...

Yes. Extremely impressive machines. See Today's Pilot April 2008 for a full flight test report on the LS, Feb 06 for the SW.
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Jul 2008, 11:29
Replies: 29
Views: 9,778
Posted By Dave Unwin

I think that although the airframe was probably...

I think that although the airframe was probably good for Mach 1, I very much doubt that it could have taken off, climbed to altitude, made a supersonic run in afterburner and returned to land on the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2008, 13:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dave Unwin

I evaluated a -10 about four years ago, and...

I evaluated a -10 about four years ago, and thought it an impressive albeit thirsty machine.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2008, 14:43
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

Hi Camlobe, I believe that the CAA issued it with...

Hi Camlobe, I believe that the CAA issued it with a Type Certificate in 1956, so it is a fully certificated aeroplane. The snag is that these days a new version also needs to be certificated as a...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 21:05
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

Actually, the 'car' bit will fit into a very...

Actually, the 'car' bit will fit into a very small space - its tiny.
BTW apologies to Smarthawke, just noticed he/she'd already flagged up the Trade-a-Plane ad.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 15:53
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

Typical! You wait ages for a Flying Car - then...

Typical! You wait ages for a Flying Car - then two come along at once! Did anyone else pick up a copy of Trade-a-Plane at AeroExpo? Take a look at page 59, volume 71, number 21 (first June issue...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2008, 07:57
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By Dave Unwin

Actually, it really doesn't fly at all badly (for...

Actually, it really doesn't fly at all badly (for a car). In fact, in many respects the performance is comporable with many other two-seaters from the 1950s (although it does have 148hp). I flew it...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2008, 13:59
Replies: 57
Views: 7,902
Posted By Dave Unwin

If the purpose of going on a course is to learn...

If the purpose of going on a course is to learn to fly a sailplane, then surely the fact that Talgarth is the only club in the UK that logs more hours than launches is of far more relevance than the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2008, 12:40
Replies: 57
Views: 7,902
Posted By Dave Unwin

Talgarth is neither at the top nor the bottom of...

Talgarth is neither at the top nor the bottom of the ridge. It is approx 1200 ft below the ridgetop, and 600ft above the valley. It has never had a bar, but it is a beautiful spot for an evening...
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