The level/climb/AOA question was thought up to generate some discussion a provide for some thinking on the subject. It worked. While it may be too 'esoteric' for under-training students, it's a worthwhile talking point for those with PPLs to ATPLs. Another thought problem: Everybody knows that in sp...

I originated that little question some time ago as a thought exercise. It went along the lines of: You are in level flight at 100 knots. You go into a full power climb maintaining 100 knots. Question: has the angle of attack increased, decreased, or remained the same? Hint: what angle of attack woul...

I don't know if he could have made final key or not; based on where he lost the engine, I'd hazard a "no". It's possible that with the video available, the reconstruction boys/girls may be able to get some altitudes from it. Given where the engine turned to jello, I do know that had I been at the co...

"The Hornet seat is a LOT better than the Tutor’s in pretty much every respect..."

That is very true; however, I have no doubt that Sydney Smoothhand would find a way to nullify its advantages!

"Once the tutors are cleared for flight again, you'll see how many decide not to return." I think you underestimate the intelligence of the guys; there will be some who will not be returning as this was their last year. The rest will happily 'chute up and get on with it. After my successful ejection...

Aaaahhhhh... Grasshoppers... Let's put it this way: is there anybody here who would NOT fly the Tutor in it's present configuration given that it would be at no cost to you: Checkout, maintenance, fuel, everything paid for. All you have to due is get current and fly. I'd be first in line; formation ...

Can't believe the number of people (on this means and others) who seem to think that an ejection seat with limits of 60 knots (or so) and 150 feet (in level flight) is antiquated. The seat I used when I 'steeped over the side' shortly after take-off and joined the "Caterpillar Club" was rated at 90 ...

You folks leave 'leftoftrack" alone. He is providing comic relief in these troubled times...

"why most military jets seem to adopt a profile of staying low and building up airspeed..." I don't remember any of the military jets I flew having Vx or Vy speeds. I think because the excess thrust makes such things moot... In addition, I think the excess thrust would produce such a nose-high attit...

About the integrity of the Murphy design: I think it was mentioned in the video that the owner wanted to upgrade the engine; the designer said "No". Owner did it anyway. Engine mount could not handle it...

Yes, of course. Many people do. I hold a active Canadian licence and a lapsed US licence...

Back in the UHF days in Europe, if an aircraft came up along side of you and made motions like "chambering a round" in a lever action rifle or the Lead said "Go Winchester", you dialed in 303.0

An excellent report...

Vermont: you make reference to a "bleak future"...

I presume you mean in aviation. From whence do you gather that?

Many a job has been written with one individual in mind. Company rules may state that any position has to be opened for competition, but that doesn't stop the job qualifications to be so detailed that they could only fit one group or a group of persons... It's like the left arm of Sammy Davis Jr: 't...

Favourite Jet: toss-up between F-86 and F-5
Favourite turboprop: Rockwell Commander 1000
Favourite piston: Any of Van's RVs (Fly RV-7A at present)
Favourite helicopter: Probably AStar...

Casterero; I reiterate: digital failed; the PSA picked it up.

I too agree that there's nothing wrong with the digital examination; however, I would use the PSA for initial warning; digital exam to confirm; if it is negative but still high PSA, go for prostate sampling.

J

"The most useless test for screening has been the PSA test. Just ask all the men that underwent negative biopsy surgery because of persistently elevated PSA." That's bullshit and just not true. Do not be spread false information that may kill some one. Consider the PSA test like you would the oil pr...

After six decades in aviation, you learn a few things that will save your ass. This one was passed on to me by an inebriated fighter pilot in the Snake Pit in Portage La Prairie late one Friday night. Works every time… THE CAT & DUCK METHOD OF IFR FLYING: Today's flight age is an era highlighted wit...

"This whole thing would have been avoided if he hadn't been trying to fly visually while in IMC"

Except for the period just before the accident, he was flying IAW VFR regulations. Maybe I should have first asked: what is your definition of IMC?

If you've got the time, an excellent discussion... (You'll probably have to drag the scroll thingy back to the start...)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ymcG-Y ... ploademail

Heliian commented: "Completely useless, probably had a negative effect of making him overconfident in crap weather. Many ipad drivers here have said they'd use it as an alternate att/hsi in IMC, looks like that theory is trash." I have an iPad c/w Foreflight. The Foreflight AI/HSI function is an bac...

Pelmet:

Yes. I would have been flying 40 - 60 knots which allows for a quick stop and/or turnaround in the event of unsavoury conditions ahead...

I would have to see more than one landing to see if this was just a "long" landing or was the routine. As for having brake failure, you'll notice that he maintains full power until stopped. If he sensed brake failure, he'd just pull in collective and move into the hover. Then, reposition and maintai...

"Sooooo, a typical government job, then???" Tee hee: don't I wish. Twenty-five years with the military and six years with TC weren't quite THAT cushy. AAMOF, when I was in the military, my civilian counterparts were better paid and had better lifestyles. The time with TC had reasonable pay, good hou...