Author: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:48:46
Chuck glad you had enough wits to FLY THE PLANE. :-) We can all learn from other peoples mishaps, thanks for telling us. When my engine boiled on take off, then a hose burst, then the engine swallowe
We had an unlatched canopy incident here at Punta Gorda last weekend. I Long Eze went in about a half mile from the departure end of the runway. The pilot is 72 and has been flying the airplane for 2
Jim, Here's an Idea. I had the local trophy shop make a small 2'' X 6 '' plaque with the take off, landing, and cruise check list engraved in 3 columns. I placed it right at the top of the radio stac
We had here in Finland about one year ago a similar accident and it was fatal. After that and many other similar stories I decided to do something and added four Honeywell micro switches - one for ea
We had here in Finland about one year ago a similar accident and it was fatal. After that and many other similar stories I decided to do something and added four Honeywell micro switches - one for ea
I quite agree that prevention is better than cure, and anything that people do to pay attention to checklists/warning lights/checking security to ensure that the canopy doors are properly locked befo
-- I am not convinced of the desirability of having any additional one locking mechanism to prevent opening in flight that might either prevent the pilot/passenger or outside rescuers from opening th
Author: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:15:45
I tend to agree, Mike. Mal MaClure in Australia developed a very cheap, very simple way of making the doors safe and stopping the slight bowing that occurs when the fresh air vents are open. Ever had
Is there any danger of the door flying off and damaging the tail - or is the tail robust enough? _____ I quite agree that prevention is better than cure, and anything that people do to pay attention
I remember in the hot weather last year, on one occasion I taxied/held with the canopy slightly open for fresh air (a common enough event, I suppose). Once cleared for take off, I closed the door qui
<<<<Is there any danger of the door flying off and damaging the tail - or is the tail robust enough? >>>>> I can tell you from experience that the door will rip the hinges in half if it opens at crui
Yes! If you feel air coming from the throttle slot, keep it slow and return for an immediate landing. A few months ago we went to Pine Mtn Lake for lunch and before the return flight spent nearly a h