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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

18th Dec 2020, 14:30

Replies: 52

Unintentional Flight Into IMC.

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Posted By Prop swinger

Same in US comps, I believe, & probably...

Same in US comps, I believe, & probably elsewhere. Blind flying instruments have to be removed or made inop. to prevent a competitor gaining an unfair advantage.

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

17th Dec 2020, 18:28

Replies: 52

Unintentional Flight Into IMC.

Views: 14,256

Posted By Prop swinger

To be certified for cloud flying (which this type...

To be certified for cloud flying (which this type is) the manufacturer must show that the type is speed limiting with full airbrake in a 45 degree dive. Gliders don't have the room for the full...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

17th Dec 2020, 18:01

Replies: 52

Unintentional Flight Into IMC.

Views: 14,256

Posted By Prop swinger

The vast majority of gliders that I have flown...

The vast majority of gliders that I have flown were not fitted with a T&S & if I flew with one that was I usually wouldn't turn it on. It's not a required instrument if you remain VMC. The reason...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

17th Dec 2020, 17:44

Replies: 52

Unintentional Flight Into IMC.

Views: 14,256

Posted By Prop swinger

This type has a panel for the back seat. There's...

This type has a panel for the back seat. There's no way of knowing what was fitted in it but it's unlikely there were any blind flying instruments, judging by the results.

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