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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

6th Nov 2021, 07:25

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I think I was a bit too vague, but was referring...

I think I was a bit too vague, but was referring to early FW 190 vs Earlier model spits, the A series in particular. By the time the spits were advancing to the IX and beyond the 190 had also changed...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

3rd Nov 2021, 22:58

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

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Posted By 43Inches

FW-190 could achieve over 160 deg/sec, almost...

FW-190 could achieve over 160 deg/sec, almost double the spitfire and 109 capability. Although it's high stall speed meant it couldn't translate that into a tight turn radius.

I do remember...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

14th Oct 2021, 00:31

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

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Posted By 43Inches

I flew a number of well maintained chiefs on...

I flew a number of well maintained chiefs on mostly passenger charter and some RPT. They were always very reliable and safe. I know more than a few that are in pretty bad shape doing freight work...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

6th Oct 2021, 10:57

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

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Posted By 43Inches

The post was in regard to the A330 which has no...

The post was in regard to the A330 which has no manual control links, as per all Airbus since the A320. All FBW, so you can never turn off the autopilot, just operate in degraded modes of it.

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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

5th Oct 2021, 22:59

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

Views: 61,091

Posted By 43Inches

I had this problem occur a few times on D95...

I had this problem occur a few times on D95 Travelairs. Seems every time it was commencing descent from cruise and pitch forward slightly and the door would pop open with a bit of a loud sound...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

5th Oct 2021, 21:18

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

Views: 61,091

Posted By 43Inches

The Senecas really only problem is that horrible...

The Senecas really only problem is that horrible antics in the landing sequence. Once in flight they are generally a nice stable smooth ride, good for touring, training, whatever. Also much cheaper...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

5th Oct 2021, 10:50

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

Views: 61,091

Posted By 43Inches

Not sure about flying anything, but after a few...

Not sure about flying anything, but after a few circuits you would probably develop some nice arm toning and strength. I have a few Seneca hours, from the 1 through to the V, all of them except the...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

5th Oct 2021, 00:29

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

Views: 61,091

Posted By 43Inches

Never flown a fighter jet, however I always...

Never flown a fighter jet, however I always remember an interview with Israeli ace Giora Epstein (pretty sure he was the one although it was a while back) who fought more than 10 migs at once, at one...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

4th Oct 2021, 00:06

Replies: 232

Airplane With The Nicest Handling

Views: 61,091

Posted By 43Inches

I thought pre autopilot you just lashed the helm...

I thought pre autopilot you just lashed the helm so it went more or less where you left pointing. That being said pre GPS and satellite communications solo ocean sailing was something for the brave....

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