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KevG
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 10:12 pm |
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David, Sounds like he had a lucky escape, what did your ex-boss do to his pitot? maybe someone blew down it?
"They "used to say the most you should do to check the ASI is to put your finger over the end of the pitot. Even thats not recommended now.
However the stall speed is very low on the CT at 35 knots and even then its benign.
Very good point though, as once your up its V tricky to check air speed even with GPS, as that only gives ground speed of course.
Kev
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David
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 09:43 pm |
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My Ex Boss had a similar plane to yours, nice view can teel the planet is round when you look at it. My ex Boss did something wrong with his Pitot Static Tube (Air Speed) and had an accident, my work mate crapped himself and thought it was all over, I said it sounds like it nearly was, any chance you might like to go for another fly then, he said not likely?
David
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KevG
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 05:19 pm |
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| Not a kit, Its a CT SW. around £50,000 plus whatever trim and instumentation you want. Ours was around £75k New with leather and GPS and a Transponder etc.
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martins
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 04:57 pm |
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OK, I fell for it!
But I like the light aircraft - our esteemed editor and I used to run a flying club at Wycombe Air Park - he now flies a Europa and I had children.
Is it a kit plane?
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KevG
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 04:34 pm |
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martins wrote: 4 gallons of Avgas or Mogas?
Flying helicopters is god's way of telling you you've got too much money. R22?
Its Mogas Martin.
Heli's are a Blade CX2 and a walkera 5#6
kev
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martins
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 12:16 pm |
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4 gallons of Avgas or Mogas?
Flying helicopters is god's way of telling you you've got too much money. R22?
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KevG
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Posted: Sun Aug 17th, 2008 10:36 am |
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Thanks for that Mate.
Kev
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Stealth
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Posted: Sun Aug 17th, 2008 09:52 am |
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KevG wrote: big..E. wrote: Hi Kev,nice set of wings.. ..
Thanks Big E
Just waiting for someone to come on the forum now and tell me I'm flying it wrong. 
Kev
OK then - I'll say it ....... you are flying it wrong
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KevG
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 02:00 pm |
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big..E. wrote: Beach landing around Fleetwood/Blackpool area is risky du to tidal flow though eh??..You did'nt land that "big boat" there back in march did u...??? How embarrasing would that be..i mean clippin the kerb when parking the car is one thing..but that was bloody ridiculous.... big..E.
Yes, although the sand is quite hard and compact on this beach. There are old breakwaters sticking out of the sand too, so best to make a low pass first to look for debris etc and to alert other users. There were soft patches that day and the nose gear was bumping a bit. Turned the 'plane round to point the sea for take off. Brakes on, Full power, 10 degrees of flap and she took off in about 50 metres maybe less.
Then back to Barton(Manchester), Via Reebock stadium. Took 15 mins. Cruise speed is 118 Knots About 136 MPH. Max permissible speed is150 kts about 172 MPH.
Uses about 4 gallons of fuel per hour.
Kev
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big..E.
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Posted: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 10:37 pm |
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| Beach landing around Fleetwood/Blackpool area is risky du to tidal flow though eh??..You did'nt land that "big boat" there back in march did u...??? How embarrasing would that be..i mean clippin the kerb when parking the car is one thing..but that was bloody ridiculous.... big..E.
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KevG
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Posted: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 09:47 pm |
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big..E. wrote: Hi Kev,nice set of wings....
Thanks Big E
Just waiting for someone to come on the forum now and tell me I'm flying it wrong.
Kev
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big..E.
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Posted: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 08:23 pm |
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| Hi Kev,nice set of wings....
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KevG
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Posted: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 07:11 pm |
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| Further Pic. Attachment: May Pilling sands.JPG (Downloaded 24 times)
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KevG
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Posted: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 07:07 pm |
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I Enjoy Flying Fixed wing, Or one of my Helicopters.
Picture is Pilling Sands near Fleetwood. Its a Beach, but also a licesed airstrip.
Aeroplane is a CT sw.
Kev.
Attachment: Pilling on Finals.JPG (Downloaded 27 times)
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Wesley
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Posted: Thu Aug 14th, 2008 10:26 pm |
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castrolrob wrote: been gliding,swimming with great whites.dunno if it counts as interesting or insane....at least if those predators get you its nothing personal!
might be, they can`t read the postings either
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castrolrob
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Posted: Thu Aug 14th, 2008 07:41 am |
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been gliding,swimming with great whites.dunno if it counts as interesting or insane....at least if those predators get you its nothing personal!
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Wesley
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 11:59 pm |
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Chasing after "Sheep" LOL
Nah, I Enjoy Motorsports, participating on an Organisational level, Including, "WRC" Wales Rally GB
Daughter loves "Showjumping" (Osses)
Also, like to Let off a bit of "Steam" at local Rallies
Wes.
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big..E.
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 10:48 pm |
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OK so we got "BIKERS"..Anyone got any other "pursuits".....?
Laugh if you want,but I enjoy "Crown Green Bowls" as a relaxer....And watching my eldest play Football for his team,on Sunday's..........
Anyone do anything "interesting" like parachuting,rock climbing or Alligator wrestling...????
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