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1. 05:21 AM - Re: Flying to Mexico in the Lightning (EAFerguson@aol.com)
2. 05:55 AM - Re: Re: Lightning World Record (EAFerguson@aol.com)
3. 09:33 AM - Re: Taildraggers forever....... (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
4. 09:58 AM - Re: Taildraggers forever....... (Jim Langley)
5. 01:22 PM - Re: Playing (ryan gross)
6. 03:36 PM - Re: To Earl (Charles Dewey)
7. 03:56 PM - Re: Nick's Turbo edition (Charles Dewey)
8. 04:15 PM - Re: Playing (Jim Langley)
9. 04:19 PM - Re: Playing (Jim Langley)
10. 04:57 PM - Re: Aviating in Virginia (rickss)
11. 05:39 PM - Re: Taildraggers forever....... (Kayberg@aol.com)
12. 06:14 PM - Re: Taildraggers forever....... (N1BZRich@aol.com)
13. 06:18 PM - Re: Re: Aviating in Virginia (Jim Langley)
14. 07:36 PM - Re: Taildraggers forever....... (Kayberg@aol.com)
15. 07:49 PM - Re: Lightning World Record (Scotty)
16. 08:06 PM - Re: Nick's Turbo edition (N1BZRich@aol.com)
17. 08:06 PM - Re:Cancun trip (EAFerguson@aol.com)
18. 08:20 PM - Tail draggers (EAFerguson@aol.com)
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Subject: | Re: Flying to Mexico in the Lightning |
Yes, depending on the winds, but take a life raft.
I'd look for a refuel point on one of the islands (not Cuba) to cut down the
long overwater leg.
I've done 400 nm legs in N17EF.
Earl Ferguson
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Subject: | Re: Lightning World Record |
Scotty,
Thanks.
What is VSH aviating?
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Subject: | Re: Taildraggers forever....... |
Here is my input on the tail-dragger controversy (is it a controversy?) and
some reasons why I think it would be a good move for a future Lightning
design. Also, many potential customers have asked about a tail dragger Lightning.
People prefer to fly tail-draggers for different reasons. Probably the
largest group of tail-dragger fans would say that an airplane looks better
without the nose wheel. Another group prefers them because of the slight
performance improvement in cruise, top speed, lower empty weight, and grass runway
or
rough field operations. Still another group might want to fly them for
nostalgic reasons (most vintage airplanes are T/W) or perhaps that it "shows"
that
they are better pilots because they can handle a tail-dragger. For example,
have you ever heard someone say, "See that guy (or gal), they fly
tail-draggers." Whereas, you will probably never hear someone impressively say,
"That guy flys a Cherokee." Oh well, I probably belong to all the above groups.
The last statement about being a tail-dragger pilot somehow making you a
better pilot will probably get some peoples hackles up. That was not my intent,
as I am sure that some folks that have never flown tail-draggers are great
pilots. They just, up to this point, have not had or taken the opportunity to
get current in conventional aircraft. And that is getting harder and harder
to do in today's environment. It really is hard to find an instructor that
can check you out. But once checked out and current in conventional gear
airplanes, you will fly like a better pilot. How is that possible? Actually,
I
can usually tell if a person is tail-wheel qualified while they are taxing
out, or for sure during the takeoff roll. On takeoff roll, by necessity, a
tail-wheel pilot notices the need to make small heading corrections much sooner
than a person who has not flown tail-wheels. Their eyes are accustomed to
seeing the small deviations sooner - rather than later. A nose wheel airplane
actually corrects itself to some degree on takeoff and landing roll out,
where as a tail wheel airplane, needing a correction, will continue to need more
and more of a correction. So the current tail wheel pilot sees that need
sooner and makes the correction. I have seen nose wheel pilots let the nose
swing as much as ten degrees before making a correction. Probably disaster in
a tail wheel airplane. And that is why nose wheel airplanes were invented.
They are easier to takeoff and land. They were designed for the weakest
link. Yes, I threw that in for effect and to perhaps help you decide to go get
a
tail wheel endorsement. You will improve your piloting skill. And guess
what, those skills will make you a better pilot in the air as well. If you are
seeing smaller heading changes and making corrections quicker on the ground,
you will also be doing the same in the air. Even your instrument flying
will improve.
Of course the down side, as Doug has mentioned (and Pete has in the past),
is that tail dragger airplanes will probably cost more to insure - certainly
until you log quite a bit of T/W time. But I think your overall enjoyment and
increased piloting skills will be a big benefactor. And besides, it opens
up a large number of vintage airplanes for you to have the chance to fly. As
I said, this is just my $.02 worth, your mileage may vary.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: Taildraggers forever....... |
As always, well said Buz
On 8/13/07, N1BZRich@aol.com <N1BZRich@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Here is my input on the tail-dragger controversy (is it a controversy?)
> and some reasons why I think it would be a good move for a future Lightning
> design. Also, many potential customers have asked about a tail dragger
> Lightning.
>
> People prefer to fly tail-draggers for different reasons. Probably the
> largest group of tail-dragger fans would say that an airplane looks better
> without the nose wheel. Another group prefers them because of the slight
> performance improvement in cruise, top speed, lower empty weight, and grass
> runway or rough field operations. Still another group might want to fly
> them for nostalgic reasons (most vintage airplanes are T/W) or perhaps that
> it "shows" that they are better pilots because they can handle a
> tail-dragger. For example, have you ever heard someone say, "See that guy
> (or gal), they fly tail-draggers." Whereas, you will probably never hear
> someone impressively say, "That guy flys a Cherokee." Oh well, I probably
> belong to all the above groups.
>
> The last statement about being a tail-dragger pilot somehow making you a
> better pilot will probably get some peoples hackles up. That was not my
> intent, as I am sure that some folks that have never flown tail-draggers are
> great pilots. They just, up to this point, have not had or taken the
> opportunity to get current in conventional aircraft. And that is getting
> harder and harder to do in today's environment. It really is hard to find
> an instructor that can check you out. But once checked out and current in
> conventional gear airplanes, you will fly like a better pilot. How is that
> possible? Actually, I can usually tell if a person is tail-wheel qualified
> while they are taxing out, or for sure during the takeoff roll. On takeoff
> roll, by necessity, a tail-wheel pilot notices the need to make small
> heading corrections much sooner than a person who has not flown
> tail-wheels. Their eyes are accustomed to seeing the small deviations
> sooner - rather than later. A nose wheel airplane actually corrects itself
> to some degree on takeoff and landing roll out, where as a tail wheel
> airplane, needing a correction, will continue to need more and more of a
> correction. So the current tail wheel pilot sees that need sooner and makes
> the correction. I have seen nose wheel pilots let the nose swing as much as
> ten degrees before making a correction. Probably disaster in a tail wheel
> airplane. And that is why nose wheel airplanes were invented. They are
> easier to takeoff and land. They were designed for the weakest link. Yes,
> I threw that in for effect and to perhaps help you decide to go get a tail
> wheel endorsement. You will improve your piloting skill. And guess what,
> those skills will make you a better pilot in the air as well. If you are
> seeing smaller heading changes and making corrections quicker on the ground,
> you will also be doing the same in the air. Even your instrument flying
> will improve.
>
> Of course the down side, as Doug has mentioned (and Pete has in the past),
> is that tail dragger airplanes will probably cost more to insure - certainly
> until you log quite a bit of T/W time. But I think your overall enjoyment
> and increased piloting skills will be a big benefactor. And besides, it
> opens up a large number of vintage airplanes for you to have the chance to
> fly. As I said, this is just my $.02 worth, your mileage may vary.
> Blue Skies,
> Buz
>
>
> ------------------------------
> .
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
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Jim,
I was thinking if its alright with you? I would put your youtube clip on the
front page of my website. If you don't want me to let me know. Thanks!!
Ryan Gross
Green Landings Flight Center, Inc
SkyRanger Aircraft
Arion Lightning
304-754-6010
-----Original Message-----
From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Playing
Just playing around with a crappy video editor, (I gotta load Premier on my
PC again...).
Anyway, my favorite airplane and one of my favorite songs. I will clean it
up and finish it later. Just getting ideas..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-BfI-YzPbU
Jim!
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Earl- Thanks for the candid response on the
possibility of flying to Mexico over the gulf. It's
good to know the Lightning has great range even with a
headwind. There are no islands b/w Key West and Cancun
so if you don't make it you just don't make it.
Congrats on your record-breaking trip- Charles
--- Jim Langley <pequeajim@gmail.com> wrote:
> As always, well said Buz
>
>
>
>
>
> On 8/13/07, N1BZRich@aol.com <N1BZRich@aol.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Here is my input on the tail-dragger controversy
> (is it a controversy?)
> > and some reasons why I think it would be a good
> move for a future Lightning
> > design. Also, many potential customers have asked
> about a tail dragger
> > Lightning.
> >
> > People prefer to fly tail-draggers for different
> reasons. Probably the
> > largest group of tail-dragger fans would say that
> an airplane looks better
> > without the nose wheel. Another group prefers
> them because of the slight
> > performance improvement in cruise, top speed,
> lower empty weight, and grass
> > runway or rough field operations. Still another
> group might want to fly
> > them for nostalgic reasons (most vintage airplanes
> are T/W) or perhaps that
> > it "shows" that they are better pilots because
> they can handle a
> > tail-dragger. For example, have you ever heard
> someone say, "See that guy
> > (or gal), they fly tail-draggers." Whereas, you
> will probably never hear
> > someone impressively say, "That guy flys a
> Cherokee." Oh well, I probably
> > belong to all the above groups.
> >
> > The last statement about being a tail-dragger
> pilot somehow making you a
> > better pilot will probably get some peoples
> hackles up. That was not my
> > intent, as I am sure that some folks that have
> never flown tail-draggers are
> > great pilots. They just, up to this point, have
> not had or taken the
> > opportunity to get current in conventional
> aircraft. And that is getting
> > harder and harder to do in today's environment.
> It really is hard to find
> > an instructor that can check you out. But once
> checked out and current in
> > conventional gear airplanes, you will fly like a
> better pilot. How is that
> > possible? Actually, I can usually tell if a
> person is tail-wheel qualified
> > while they are taxing out, or for sure during the
> takeoff roll. On takeoff
> > roll, by necessity, a tail-wheel pilot notices the
> need to make small
> > heading corrections much sooner than a person who
> has not flown
> > tail-wheels. Their eyes are accustomed to seeing
> the small deviations
> > sooner - rather than later. A nose wheel airplane
> actually corrects itself
> > to some degree on takeoff and landing roll out,
> where as a tail wheel
> > airplane, needing a correction, will continue to
> need more and more of a
> > correction. So the current tail wheel pilot sees
> that need sooner and makes
> > the correction. I have seen nose wheel pilots let
> the nose swing as much as
> > ten degrees before making a correction. Probably
> disaster in a tail wheel
> > airplane. And that is why nose wheel airplanes
> were invented. They are
> > easier to takeoff and land. They were designed
> for the weakest link. Yes,
> > I threw that in for effect and to perhaps help you
> decide to go get a tail
> > wheel endorsement. You will improve your piloting
> skill. And guess what,
> > those skills will make you a better pilot in the
> air as well. If you are
> > seeing smaller heading changes and making
> corrections quicker on the ground,
> > you will also be doing the same in the air. Even
> your instrument flying
> > will improve.
> >
> > Of course the down side, as Doug has mentioned
> (and Pete has in the past),
> > is that tail dragger airplanes will probably cost
> more to insure - certainly
> > until you log quite a bit of T/W time. But I
> think your overall enjoyment
> > and increased piloting skills will be a big
> benefactor. And besides, it
> > opens up a large number of vintage airplanes for
> you to have the chance to
> > fly. As I said, this is just my $.02 worth, your
> mileage may vary.
> > Blue Skies,
> > Buz
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > .
> >
> > *
> >
> > *
> >
> >
>
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Subject: | Re: Nick's Turbo edition |
Hey Nick, When is the new turbo Lightning model due
to come out? Is it a whole new model or will a current
Lightning be able to be upgraded?
Charles
--- N1BZRich@AOL.COM wrote:
> Here is my input on the tail-dragger controversy (is
> it a controversy?) and
> some reasons why I think it would be a good move for
> a future Lightning
> design. Also, many potential customers have asked
> about a tail dragger Lightning.
>
>
> People prefer to fly tail-draggers for different
> reasons. Probably the
> largest group of tail-dragger fans would say that an
> airplane looks better
> without the nose wheel. Another group prefers them
> because of the slight
> performance improvement in cruise, top speed, lower
> empty weight, and grass runway or
> rough field operations. Still another group might
> want to fly them for
> nostalgic reasons (most vintage airplanes are T/W)
> or perhaps that it "shows" that
> they are better pilots because they can handle a
> tail-dragger. For example,
> have you ever heard someone say, "See that guy (or
> gal), they fly
> tail-draggers." Whereas, you will probably never
> hear someone impressively say,
> "That guy flys a Cherokee." Oh well, I probably
> belong to all the above groups.
>
> The last statement about being a tail-dragger pilot
> somehow making you a
> better pilot will probably get some peoples hackles
> up. That was not my intent,
> as I am sure that some folks that have never flown
> tail-draggers are great
> pilots. They just, up to this point, have not had
> or taken the opportunity to
> get current in conventional aircraft. And that is
> getting harder and harder
> to do in today's environment. It really is hard to
> find an instructor that
> can check you out. But once checked out and current
> in conventional gear
> airplanes, you will fly like a better pilot. How is
> that possible? Actually, I
> can usually tell if a person is tail-wheel qualified
> while they are taxing
> out, or for sure during the takeoff roll. On
> takeoff roll, by necessity, a
> tail-wheel pilot notices the need to make small
> heading corrections much sooner
> than a person who has not flown tail-wheels. Their
> eyes are accustomed to
> seeing the small deviations sooner - rather than
> later. A nose wheel airplane
> actually corrects itself to some degree on takeoff
> and landing roll out,
> where as a tail wheel airplane, needing a
> correction, will continue to need more
> and more of a correction. So the current tail
> wheel pilot sees that need
> sooner and makes the correction. I have seen nose
> wheel pilots let the nose
> swing as much as ten degrees before making a
> correction. Probably disaster in
> a tail wheel airplane. And that is why nose wheel
> airplanes were invented.
> They are easier to takeoff and land. They were
> designed for the weakest
> link. Yes, I threw that in for effect and to
> perhaps help you decide to go get a
> tail wheel endorsement. You will improve your
> piloting skill. And guess
> what, those skills will make you a better pilot in
> the air as well. If you are
> seeing smaller heading changes and making
> corrections quicker on the ground,
> you will also be doing the same in the air. Even
> your instrument flying
> will improve.
>
> Of course the down side, as Doug has mentioned (and
> Pete has in the past),
> is that tail dragger airplanes will probably cost
> more to insure - certainly
> until you log quite a bit of T/W time. But I think
> your overall enjoyment and
> increased piloting skills will be a big benefactor.
> And besides, it opens
> up a large number of vintage airplanes for you to
> have the chance to fly. As
> I said, this is just my $.02 worth, your mileage may
> vary.
> Blue Skies,
> Buz
>
>
>
> http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
>
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You can if you like, but I will be creating a better version some time this
week. I guess you can change it later.
Jim!
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ryan gross
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Playing
Jim,
I was thinking if its alright with you? I would put your youtube clip on the
front page of my website. If you don't want me to let me know. Thanks!!
Ryan Gross
Green Landings Flight Center, Inc
SkyRanger Aircraft
Arion Lightning
304-754-6010
-----Original Message-----
From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Playing
Just playing around with a crappy video editor, (I gotta load Premier on my
PC again...).
Anyway, my favorite airplane and one of my favorite songs. I will clean it
up and finish it later. Just getting ideas..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-BfI-YzPbU
Jim!
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Ryan:
The guy at the field who owns the green Rans. Do you have his name and
number? I have a friend that is looking for one and want's to talk to an
owner.
Jim!
_____
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ryan gross
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Playing
Jim,
I was thinking if its alright with you? I would put your youtube clip on the
front page of my website. If you don't want me to let me know. Thanks!!
Ryan Gross
Green Landings Flight Center, Inc
SkyRanger Aircraft
Arion Lightning
304-754-6010
-----Original Message-----
From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Playing
Just playing around with a crappy video editor, (I gotta load Premier on my
PC again...).
Anyway, my favorite airplane and one of my favorite songs. I will clean it
up and finish it later. Just getting ideas..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-BfI-YzPbU
Jim!
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Subject: | Re: Aviating in Virginia |
Hey Jim,
Sorry I did not make it. I was on a short leash. The weather was kind of iffy in
the morning at Culpeper. So by the time I got up in the air I didn't have enought
time to get up there and back before I got a tug on my leash. I think what
I need to do is drive up there and take a look. Next Saturday is shot, too
because I am attending the FAA meeting on the new ADIZ configuration. Don't worry,
I get up there real soon.
Rick
pequeajim wrote:
> Hey Rick:
>
> Sorry we missed you today? The weather was great. Ryan was flying one of
> two Lightnings off and on all day.
>
> I finished up what I needed to work on today, so I came home tonight instead
> of staying another day.
>
> Sorry I missed you.
>
> Jim!
>
> --
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Subject: | Re: Taildraggers forever....... |
In a message dated 8/13/2007 12:35:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
N1BZRich@aol.com writes:
Of course the down side, as Doug has mentioned (and Pete has in the past),
is that tail dragger airplanes will probably cost more to insure - certainly
until you log quite a bit of T/W time. But I think your overall enjoyment and
increased piloting skills will be a big benefactor. And besides, it opens
up a large number of vintage airplanes for you to have the chance to fly. As
I said, this is just my $.02 worth, your mileage may vary.
Could it be they cost more to insure because people wreck em more?
But I do agree with Buz that a tailwheel will impove your landing abilities
(or get that all-important first crash out of the way!) And I agree with
the other benifits.
I do have a taildragger rating and own a hot little taildragger that is
undergoing a rebuild (no I didnt crash it yet). But I like the advantages of
trigear.
I always come back to "mission profile". What do you want your plane to do
for you? If you travel a lot, then having to work at making that last
landing of a long cross country day can be a bit dangerous if you have a
taildragger. If you are a sport pilot, particularly if you are working your way
up
the ratings game, then it makes more sense.
doug
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Subject: | Re: Taildraggers forever....... |
In a message dated 8/13/2007 8:40:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Kayberg@aol.com writes:
Could it be they cost more to insure because people wreck em more?
If you travel a lot, then having to work at making that last landing of a
long cross country day can be a bit dangerous if you have a taildragger. If
you are a sport pilot, particularly if you are working your way up the ratings
game, then it makes more sense.
Doug,
Well written, well thought out, and I agree with most of what you said - the
rest of it is pure BS. :-) Just kidding of course. First, yes, insurance
on T/W aircraft is more because people do wreck them more. Why, probably
many reasons, including yours that says they are harder to land. But I suspect
a bigger reason is people just don't fly enough to stay proficient and thus
don't have the "golden hands" and the best judgement. I am very proud of the
fact that I flew my Pitts for 29 years with no accidents or incidents. But,
it is a very honest airplane and I flew it a lot. Proficiency and currency
is important in what ever you fly, but nose wheel airplanes are definitely
more forgiving. Second, your comment about tail wheels being more "dangerous"
after a long day of flying - no, I can buy that. The key word I don't buy is
"dangerous". Again, if you are current and proficient, they are no more
dangerous than any other kind of landing gear. Remember, part of being a good
pilot is judgement. If you are too tired after a long day - don't make that
last flight. You should always make your personal physical condition part of
your "go-no go" decision. Also, a tailwheel pilot probably thinks more about
the winds, runways available, divert airfields, and other such judgement
things during the flight planning process because he is flying a tail wheel
airplane. In my book, he is a better pilot because he is always thinking about
such things and making those items part of the planning process. Any way, as
I said, your mileage may vary.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: Aviating in Virginia |
Sorry we missed you. Ryan flew several times during the day and took some
people up for demo rides. If it were iffy for me, I agree, I would drive
it. That's what I did the first time I went to GL. The weather was
questionable and I just hopped in my car and drove two and a half hours to
visit the place.
It was well worth the trip. Fortunately, you live a bit closer than I do.
Best of luck in your evaluation. The Lightning group is made up of a lot of
passionate people who promote and help each other.
It's a good bunch, and we're looking forward to you joining the fold!
Jim!
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rickss
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 7:55 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Aviating in Virginia
Hey Jim,
Sorry I did not make it. I was on a short leash. The weather was kind of
iffy in the morning at Culpeper. So by the time I got up in the air I didn't
have enought time to get up there and back before I got a tug on my leash. I
think what I need to do is drive up there and take a look. Next Saturday is
shot, too because I am attending the FAA meeting on the new ADIZ
configuration. Don't worry, I get up there real soon.
Rick
pequeajim wrote:
> Hey Rick:
>
> Sorry we missed you today? The weather was great. Ryan was flying one of
> two Lightnings off and on all day.
>
> I finished up what I needed to work on today, so I came home tonight
instead
> of staying another day.
>
> Sorry I missed you.
>
> Jim!
>
> --
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Cherokee driver, but feeling the need for speed!
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Subject: | Re: Taildraggers forever....... |
In a message dated 8/13/2007 9:15:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
N1BZRich@aol.com writes:
Second, your comment about tail wheels being more "dangerous" after a long
day of flying - no, I can buy that. The key word I don't buy is "dangerous".
Again, if you are current and proficient, they are no more dangerous than
any other kind of landing gear. Remember, part of being a good pilot is
judgement. If you are too tired after a long day - don't make that last flight.
You should always make your personal physical condition part of your "go-no
go" decision. Also, a tailwheel pilot probably thinks more about the winds,
runways available, divert airfields, and other such judgement things during
the flight planning process because he is flying a tail wheel airplane. In my
book, he is a better pilot because he is always thinking about such things
and making those items part of the planning process.
Demanding is the better word than dangerous.
And demanding airplanes should inspire better planning, more proficency and
some decent judgement calls, I agree.
I am suggesting that a taildragger Lightning will require more of it's pilot
than a tri-gear and that price will have to be paid. It will require more
pilot skill and be less forgiving.
Somehow looks, lighter weight, slightly better performance can seem less
important when you have lost control of your bird and are awaiting an impact
with a non-runway environment.
doug
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Subject: | Re: Lightning World Record |
Earl,
VSHFP Very S&*# Hot Fighter Pilot, circa Viet Nam carrier guys.
Seriously, Congratulations on a job well done.
Respy,
Scotty
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Subject: | Re: Nick's Turbo edition |
In a message dated 8/13/2007 6:58:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cdewey6969@yahoo.com writes:
Hey Nick, When is the new turbo Lightning model due
to come out? Is it a whole new model or will a current
Lightning be able to be upgraded?
Hi Charles,
I think Nick is away from SYI for a week or so and thus may not be doing
e-mails on a regular basis. So let me comment on your question about the s
o
called =9Cturbo Lightning=9D. Actually, I am sorry to say, it w
as a =9Ctongue in
cheek=9D comment, meaning, I made it up. Actually, Nick and I had dis
cussed
something similar to this at a past =9Crefueling=9D meeting of A
rion Skunk Works
(meaning we were refueling with 12 ounce cans of brew=9D. So, sorry,
no turbo
Lightning, but Nick will be coming up with a tail wheel Lightning as soon a
s he
can find the time. And that is the problem. All of the Lightning team is
just too busy producing Lightning kits and doing builder assist with custom
ers.
Nick will get it done, but other things have higher priorities at this time
.
Blue Skies,
Buz
t
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You are correct about no friendly islands on the route, but you can probably
get permission to overfly Cuba on the way and it would be acceptable for an
emergency landing. Also, I didn't check your 350 NM distance estimate, but
I've flown some 400 NM legs recently with no help from the wind gods.
However, please understand that I didn't suggest flying that trip with a
headwind. Over water wind predictions are iffy, and you will want at least a
zero headwind forecast, then hope for something close. I once had a Spanish
forecaster give me the wind 180 deg out on a long over water leg. It was probably
a language problem, but we did pucker when we figured it out. I still have
the napkin he wrote that forecast on.
But that's another story.
Earl
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I can't resist.
My tail dragger experience is one landing about 1964 in a Cessna 120. I was
going to check out in it, but we fouled a plug and so I never made the second
landing.
However, a partial answer to the visibility on landing problem is to fly an
aircraft carrier approach, steady turn to final. Roll out over the numbers.
If you have ever had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a WWI fighter you
can understand why it's done that way. The F4U Corsair is the best (or
rather worst) example.
Earl Ferguson
One tailwheel landing, but 200+ on carriers
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