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1. 03:12 AM - Re: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
2. 05:25 AM - Re: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ (Brian Whittingham)
3. 06:02 PM - Thanks for your support (Jim Langley)
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| Subject: | Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ |
In a message dated 10/25/2008 1:33:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
bill@gdsx.com writes:
I know I've plotted examples of 700 mile trips in which a 30 mile deviation
from a straight line course resulted in a 20% reduction in flight time due
to
going on the other side of a low pressure area rather than the side that ha
d
the headwinds.
Bill,
That's exactly what I was referring to - deviating to the right side of
a low pressure area (counter clockwise rotation) or to the left of a high
pressure area (clockwise) to increase your ground speed over what you would
get
by just flying a straight line to your destination. In today's cockpit, wi
th
actual instantaneous ground speeds now available on your GPS, it is much
easier to use this technique and see immediate results. Just watch your gr
ound
speed increase as you deviate a few degrees off the direct heading and see
if
your arrival time improves. At least that is how I have used this method
recently. But you are right, the actual math that proves that this techniq
ue
works is rather complex.
The reference you mentioned,
_http://williams.best.vwh.net/smxgigpdf/smx2001c.pdf_ (http://williams.best.
vwh.net/smxgigpdf/smx2001c.pdf) , is exactly
what I was talking about. I am glad to see that this is technique is not a
dying art.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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| Subject: | Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ |
Buz=2C
I learned this technique at Embry-Riddle. I don't remember them referri
ng to it as that though but it's been a while=2C maybe they did. I did use
this technique on my trip from TN to AZ.
I remember a few years ago watching a made for tv movie during Christmas: H
ere in the states it was called Mercy Mission=2C The Rescue of Flight 771.
It was called something else overseas. It was the true story of Capt. Gor
don Vette. (great last name!) He helped a lost Piper Pawnee that was out o
ver the ocean trying to deliver a crop duster. I believe the only radio na
v that he had on board was an ADF which broke. So they came up with some g
reat techniques to find where this guy was. I can follow it alright=2C but
I wish they still taught navigation to this level! Check it out here: http
://www.navworld.com/navcerebrations/mayday.htmBrian W.
From: N1BZRich@aol.comDate: Sat=2C 25 Oct 2008 06:12:29 -0400Subject: Re: L
ightning-List: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZTo: lightning-list@matronics.co
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In a message dated 10/25/2008 1:33:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time=2C bill@gd
sx.com writes:
I know I've plotted examples of 700 mile trips in which a 30 mile deviation
from a straight line course resulted in a 20% reduction in flight time due
to going on the other side of a low pressure area rather than the side tha
t had the headwinds.
Bill=2C
That's exactly what I was referring to - deviating to the right side of
a low pressure area (counter clockwise rotation) or to the left of a high
pressure area (clockwise) to increase your ground speed over what you would
get by just flying a straight line to your destination. In today's cockpi
t=2C with actual instantaneous ground speeds now available on your GPS=2C i
t is much easier to use this technique and see immediate results. Just wat
ch your ground speed increase as you deviate a few degrees off the direct h
eading and see if your arrival time improves. At least that is how I have
used this method recently. But you are right=2C the actual math that prove
s that this technique works is rather complex.
The reference you mentioned=2C http://williams.best.vwh.net/smxgigpdf/
smx2001c.pdf=2C is exactly what I was talking about. I am glad to see that
this is technique is not a dying art.
Blue Skies=2C
Buz
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| Subject: | Thanks for your support |
A bunch of you have been sending me email asking "where are you, what's
going on?".
Many of you also have reached out asking if there is anything that you can
do to help. This group is wonderful from the fact that we all stick
together and support each other, what a great group of friends!
Let me say that I needed some time away from my project. I will explain
more in a minute; but first.
There have been a lot of questions asked and to be honest with you all, a
greater number of questions asking what is wrong with the Lightning. This
really caused me to take a step back and reevaluate my absence and what
effect it would have on the community.
So let me clarify some things:
- There is nothing wrong with the Lightning, I love the airplane!
- I am not angry or upset with anyone, I'm just a little frustrated
right now.
- Arion and Green Landings have both been VERY helpful and I
believe are working in my best interests.
Now to explain. This has been a long build process for me. It has been a
great time working with Ryan and the Green Landings folks who have made my
build experience a good one. I would not hesitate to recommend them to
anyone who would like to build a Lightning, I mean that!
Like many folks who build, I have been pushing myself to the limit of my
time availability and financial limitations. This has affected my work and
family life. This sometimes makes the build a bit stressful and when you
run into problems, (like everyone does during their build), things can get
even more out of hand. I thought I was at the point where I would be
spending a lot of time flying right now, instead, my aircraft is sitting in
a hangar waiting for my engine to come back from Shelbyville. I had reached
a point where I was so frustrated, that I was ready to sell the thing that I
really enjoyed and put it all behind me. This would have been a mistake.
In the end my wife really convinced me to take a step back and see how the
situation plays out. I decided that this was good advice and will do so. I
really appreciate the efforts from Ryan and Nick to try to resolve any
issues that have come up. They really want to see happy customers, and will
do what is right to assure that this is the case.
I do have an engine issue. This is not cause for alarm, and is not directly
attributed to Jabiru or the 3300; or your engines. It is something that we
are trying to figure and Ryan and Nick are going to great lengths to
understand the situation to determine the best path forward.
For now, let me just say that everything is fine. I'm not one to yell and
scream at the little things. I prefer to take a controlled logical approach
and put my trust in the people who are the experts. I think that trust is
well founded and will be justified.
I will touch base with you all with a complete report including details of
my situation in the near future. In the mean time, feel free to visit my
web site for information on the lightning and the latest newsletter.
Until then, thanks for your support
Jim!
www.jimslightning.com
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