Lightning-List Digest Archive

Thu 10/30/08


Total Messages Posted: 8



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 05:05 AM - Re: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
     2. 05:10 AM - Re: Next checkride requirement (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
     3. 06:01 AM - Re: Next checkride requirement (Jim Langley)
     4. 02:26 PM - Re: Next checkride requirement (Bill Strahan)
     5. 04:36 PM - Re: Re: day and night explained (Catalpa aviation)
     6. 06:01 PM - Newletter # 10 is posted. (Jim Langley)
     7. 06:43 PM - Re: Newletter # 10 is posted. (IFLYSMODEL@AOL.COM)
     8. 07:44 PM - Re: Re: day and night explained (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
 
 
 


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    Time: 05:05:19 AM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM
    Subject: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ
    In a message dated 10/28/2008 6:36:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, catalpaaviation@wideband.net.au writes: Another problem I have encounted when doing a x-country in the Lightning is reading the charts, they where designed for Jabirus in Australia and reading them in reverse does pose some problems but if you use them as sun shades (not required in the Jabiru) it does orientate them for the southern hemisphere. Hi Anthony, Thanks for 'splaining that to us in the northern hemisphere. But if you have problems needing a sun shade just continue to fly your Lightning inverted or when the "air is dark". Any difference between day and night when down under? And another question - has your FAA equivalent in Australia mandated that you guys switch to the metric compass yet? Inquiring minds want to know. Buz **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)


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    Time: 05:10:50 AM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM
    Subject: Re: Next checkride requirement
    In a message dated 10/29/2008 8:26:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pequeajim@gmail.com writes: Here is a pic of me flying a low level high alpha knife edge in a photo shoot for FLY RC magazine. Jim, Impressive photo. I suggest a RC flying contest as part of the 3rd annual Lightning fly-in next September in SYI. I know several of the Lightning builders are accomplished RC pilots and of course Nick has been known to display his talents on occasion - like during almost every "coffee break". I volunteer to be the judge. Buz **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)


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    Time: 06:01:12 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Next checkride requirement
    That would be a fun thing to do... I would add to that an RC combat contest too, last one flying wins! On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 8:10 AM, <N1BZRich@aol.com> wrote: > In a message dated 10/29/2008 8:26:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > pequeajim@gmail.com writes: > > Here is a pic of me flying a low level high alpha knife edge in a photo > shoot for FLY RC magazine. > > Jim, > Impressive photo. I suggest a RC flying contest as part of the 3rd > annual Lightning fly-in next September in SYI. I know several of the > Lightning builders are accomplished RC pilots and of course Nick has been > known to display his talents on occasion - like during almost every "coffee > break". I volunteer to be the judge. > Buz > > > ------------------------------ > Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel > Deals! <http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001> > > * > > > * > >


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    Time: 02:26:48 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Next checkride requirement
    From: "Bill Strahan" <bill@gdsx.com>
    Look at the video shortly after the wing "folds". It is obvious that it is part of his aerobatic routine, and it was edited, because just after the wing comes off, he goes into what would otherwise be considered a normal spin. Look at the spin, and he's spinning INTO the good wing. For that to happen, the other wing would have to be there to provide the lift to cause the rotation. Just watch the video and the spin right after the wing comes off. Now picture the wing still being there, and that spin looks perfect. Without the wing, the spin would be impossible. Not to mention the shaky-camery guy yelling "he lost his right wing" within a moment or two. There are very few people who would have called it that way in the heat of the moment, and with the plane rolling as it was, it would take a moment to know which wing just failed. I think 99.999999% of the world would say "he just lost a wing" or "his wing just broke" or something similar. I don't think they'd say "he lost his right wing." It was some neat video editing, except for the bounce. That bounce would have splayed the landing gear, don't you think? Oh well. I think I'll re-edit the video and put in my own voice saying "Look! His right wing just failed, cleanly, right at the fuselage juncture, and there are no wires, torque tubes, conrol rods, fuel lines, or anything hanging from the fuselage!" Hey, did I mention his direction of rotation doesn't change at the point at which the wing "fails"? Ah, dead horse. Never mind. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=211277#211277


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    Time: 04:36:24 PM PST US
    From: "Catalpa aviation" <catalpaaviation@wideband.net.au>
    Subject: Re: day and night explained
    Hi Buz Contrary to popular opinion, down here it is bright and sunny and I can see for nautical miles (kilometers) during the day and at night it is dark, is that the same as in the USA? No we do not require a metric compass but it must be a southern hemisphere compass and that means the sun rises in the east goes across the north and sets in the west. Talking of metric compasses, what a great idea, bit like a metric day of ten hours. Anthony -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Thursday, 30 October 2008 11:05 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Milestone passed by N31BZ In a message dated 10/28/2008 6:36:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, catalpaaviation@wideband.net.au writes: Another problem I have encounted when doing a x-country in the Lightning is reading the charts, they where designed for Jabirus in Australia and reading them in reverse does pose some problems but if you use them as sun shades (not required in the Jabiru) it does orientate them for the southern hemisphere. Hi Anthony, Thanks for 'splaining that to us in the northern hemisphere. But if you have problems needing a sun shade just continue to fly your Lightning inverted or when the "air is dark". Any difference between day and night when down under? And another question - has your FAA equivalent in Australia mandated that you guys switch to the metric compass yet? Inquiring minds want to know. Buz _____ Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals!


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    Time: 06:01:17 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Newletter # 10 is posted.
    The latest Lightning newsletter is up on the site. You can get it on the Arion site or at the following address; http://www.jimslightning.com/html/newsletters.html Many thanks again to Buz. Jim!


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    Time: 06:43:22 PM PST US
    From: IFLYSMODEL@AOL.COM
    Subject: Re: Newletter # 10 is posted.
    Another great job Buz. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Lynn **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals!


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    Time: 07:44:32 PM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM
    Subject: Re: day and night explained
    In a message dated 10/30/2008 7:37:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, catalpaaviation@wideband.net.au writes: bit like a metric day of ten hours. Absolutely, and a metric watch to go along with your metric calendar. And speaking of that, other than the Lightning, most other airplanes are so slow they use a calendar instead of an airspeed indicator. buz **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals!




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