---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 03/15/09: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:35 PM - Newsletter safety articles (N1BZRich@aol.com) 2. 06:47 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (GARY PENNINGTON) 3. 07:45 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (Peter and Jan Disher) 4. 08:10 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS) 5. 08:24 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (N1BZRich@aol.com) 6. 08:36 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (N1BZRich@aol.com) 7. 09:02 PM - Re: Newsletter safety articles (Charles Dewey) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:35:09 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles All, Craig Summer asked if we could do a sort of survey for the Lightning newsletter and ask about safety. So what type of safety articles would you want to see covered in the future? I am looking for either specific or general in nature suggestions as to what might be helpful both during the build phase or, obviously, the flying phase for your Lightnings. What would you like to see covered that has a potential safety impact? Ground safety, flight safety, build safety, tool safety, anything that is safety related. (Well, maybe not practicing safe sex. Everyone is up on that, I guess.) In the past I have covered things on normal landings, in flight and landing emergencies, and some fuel considerations. The next issue (April - which is about 85% done except for an update on the LS-1) will have some things to think about on cross wind landings and as a bonus, some considerations when landing on grass or turf runways (yes, I love grass runways). Pete Disher has already suggested one safety related article on weather flying. I see several levels of any weather discussion when flying the LIghtning. One would be just your ever day decision making on go - no go when you don't have perfectly blue skies and some discussion on what to do when you encounter weather that was not forecast during your flight. Another level would be for actual IFR flight. This article should probably cover the things you need to do to get your Lightning certified for IFR flight (Linda's is the only one I am aware that has this certification) and also cover the decision making process, both before you launch and during the flight itself. I feel sure Linda would cover the IFR certification for experimental aircraft for us. Linda? And of course, World Record Earl had to make many weather related go/no go decision both during and before he even launched on his world record flight. Earl? How about you, what safety related articles would you like to see? Have you had a flight that you could tell us about that could have been a potential safety issue? How did you handle it? What did you Learn about flying from that? What suggestions can you make for safety articles? What articles can you write for us? We will pay you the going rate for people that write for our newsletter. As always, I appreciate your input. Blue Skies, Buz **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:47:06 PM PST US From: "GARY PENNINGTON" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles Hello Buz When you write the article on Cross Winds, could you include your ideas on gusty, turbulent winds in general...especially on Final Approach. Maybe it could include recommendations on flap extension and approach speeds under those conditions. I've been experimenting and I would be interested in your opinion. Thanks Gary Pennington ----- Original Message ----- From: N1BZRich@aol.com To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 5:34 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles All, Craig Summer asked if we could do a sort of survey for the Lightning newsletter and ask about safety. So what type of safety articles would you want to see covered in the future? I am looking for either specific or general in nature suggestions as to what might be helpful both during the build phase or, obviously, the flying phase for your Lightnings. What would you like to see covered that has a potential safety impact? Ground safety, flight safety, build safety, tool safety, anything that is safety related. (Well, maybe not practicing safe sex. Everyone is up on that, I guess.) In the past I have covered things on normal landings, in flight and landing emergencies, and some fuel considerations. The next issue (April - which is about 85% done except for an update on the LS-1) will have some things to think about on cross wind landings and as a bonus, some considerations when landing on grass or turf runways (yes, I love grass runways). Pete Disher has already suggested one safety related article on weather flying. I see several levels of any weather discussion when flying the LIghtning. One would be just your ever day decision making on go - no go when you don't have perfectly blue skies and some discussion on what to do when you encounter weather that was not forecast during your flight. Another level would be for actual IFR flight. This article should probably cover the things you need to do to get your Lightning certified for IFR flight (Linda's is the only one I am aware that has this certification) and also cover the decision making process, both before you launch and during the flight itself. I feel sure Linda would cover the IFR certification for experimental aircraft for us. Linda? And of course, World Record Earl had to make many weather related go/no go decision both during and before he even launched on his world record flight. Earl? How about you, what safety related articles would you like to see? Have you had a flight that you could tell us about that could have been a potential safety issue? How did you handle it? What did you Learn about flying from that? What suggestions can you make for safety articles? What articles can you write for us? We will pay you the going rate for people that write for our newsletter. As always, I appreciate your input. Blue Skies, Buz ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Need a job? Find employment help in your area. http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:45:02 PM PST US From: "Peter and Jan Disher" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles Hi Buz, Yes, Gary has a good request here, I also would certainly love some hints on your technique on handling turbulent final approaches, I have really had some close calls. With 25 hours now, my bird is the most delightful plane to fly, but come turbulent air on landing, I certainly have my hands full, there is a lot I need to work on. Many thanks Buz. Pete D ----- Original Message ----- From: GARY PENNINGTON To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles Hello Buz When you write the article on Cross Winds, could you include your ideas on gusty, turbulent winds in general...especially on Final Approach. Maybe it could include recommendations on flap extension and approach speeds under those conditions. I've been experimenting and I would be interested in your opinion. Thanks Gary Pennington ----- Original Message ----- From: N1BZRich@aol.com To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 5:34 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles All, Craig Summer asked if we could do a sort of survey for the Lightning newsletter and ask about safety. So what type of safety articles would you want to see covered in the future? I am looking for either specific or general in nature suggestions as to what might be helpful both during the build phase or, obviously, the flying phase for your Lightnings. What would you like to see covered that has a potential safety impact? Ground safety, flight safety, build safety, tool safety, anything that is safety related. (Well, maybe not practicing safe sex. Everyone is up on that, I guess.) In the past I have covered things on normal landings, in flight and landing emergencies, and some fuel considerations. The next issue (April - which is about 85% done except for an update on the LS-1) will have some things to think about on cross wind landings and as a bonus, some considerations when landing on grass or turf runways (yes, I love grass runways). Pete Disher has already suggested one safety related article on weather flying. I see several levels of any weather discussion when flying the LIghtning. One would be just your ever day decision making on go - no go when you don't have perfectly blue skies and some discussion on what to do when you encounter weather that was not forecast during your flight. Another level would be for actual IFR flight. This article should probably cover the things you need to do to get your Lightning certified for IFR flight (Linda's is the only one I am aware that has this certification) and also cover the decision making process, both before you launch and during the flight itself. I feel sure Linda would cover the IFR certification for experimental aircraft for us. Linda? And of course, World Record Earl had to make many weather related go/no go decision both during and before he even launched on his world record flight. Earl? How about you, what safety related articles would you like to see? Have you had a flight that you could tell us about that could have been a potential safety issue? How did you handle it? What did you Learn about flying from that? What suggestions can you make for safety articles? What articles can you write for us? We will pay you the going rate for people that write for our newsletter. As always, I appreciate your input. Blue Skies, Buz ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Need a job? Find employment help in your area. title=http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List">http://www.mat ronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:10:26 PM PST US From: "JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles Buz, I may be the only one who feels this way but I don't think we should add safety articles as a general topic in the newsletter. There are many other sources of information on general aviation safety; I receive lots of magazines and Internet information with the like. I believe that we should limit the newsletter to things pertaining specifically to the Lightning; if one of the owners/pilots needs help with a specific topic, fine but don't add safety information just for the sake of it. My two cents, Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: N1BZRich@aol.com To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:34 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles All, Craig Summer asked if we could do a sort of survey for the Lightning newsletter and ask about safety. So what type of safety articles would you want to see covered in the future? I am looking for either specific or general in nature suggestions as to what might be helpful both during the build phase or, obviously, the flying phase for your Lightnings. What would you like to see covered that has a potential safety impact? Ground safety, flight safety, build safety, tool safety, anything that is safety related. (Well, maybe not practicing safe sex. Everyone is up on that, I guess.) In the past I have covered things on normal landings, in flight and landing emergencies, and some fuel considerations. The next issue (April - which is about 85% done except for an update on the LS-1) will have some things to think about on cross wind landings and as a bonus, some considerations when landing on grass or turf runways (yes, I love grass runways). Pete Disher has already suggested one safety related article on weather flying. I see several levels of any weather discussion when flying the LIghtning. One would be just your ever day decision making on go - no go when you don't have perfectly blue skies and some discussion on what to do when you encounter weather that was not forecast during your flight. Another level would be for actual IFR flight. This article should probably cover the things you need to do to get your Lightning certified for IFR flight (Linda's is the only one I am aware that has this certification) and also cover the decision making process, both before you launch and during the flight itself. I feel sure Linda would cover the IFR certification for experimental aircraft for us. Linda? And of course, World Record Earl had to make many weather related go/no go decision both during and before he even launched on his world record flight. Earl? How about you, what safety related articles would you like to see? Have you had a flight that you could tell us about that could have been a potential safety issue? How did you handle it? What did you Learn about flying from that? What suggestions can you make for safety articles? What articles can you write for us? We will pay you the going rate for people that write for our newsletter. As always, I appreciate your input. Blue Skies, Buz ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Need a job? Find employment help in your area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 03/15/09 14:07:00 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:24:38 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles In a message dated 3/15/2009 9:47:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pennington@q.com writes: When you write the article on Cross Winds, could you include your ideas on gusty, turbulent winds in general...especially on Final Approach. Gary and Pete D., That crosswind article is already written - and since I seem to have to do most of the writing myself, it is primarily just the basics. But it does touch on the two common techniques used for crosswinds. The one I use I think is best suited for changing winds. It would be hard to cover every situation, but your idea may have merritt. Most guys with any past experience will have some ideas of their on as to use of flaps, etc. But I would like you both to send me your thoughts for a future issue and I can expand on that. Hey guys, I really am asking for some help. You wouldn't believe the hours I put in on just getting each issue out. It is a great idea, and need to be covered, I just need some help it get it done in a timely basis. Buz **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:03 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles In a message dated 3/15/2009 11:10:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lbmathias@verizon.net writes: I believe that we should limit the newsletter to things pertaining specifically to the Lightning; if one of the owners/pilots needs help with a specific topic, fine but don't add safety information just for the sake of it. You know, Linda, now that I really think about it, that is pretty much the initial goal and idea of the newsletter - to share Lightning specific topics - building and flying. Maybe I am getting too far off target trying to cover things that pilots should already know - like how to handle crosswind landings or landing on grass runways. Good point. Probably would make my job easier. So I throw this out to the group. How many agree with Linda that we should only talk about Lightning specific things? Send in your "vote" then Linda and I will do the democratic thing and make the decision ourselves. Just kidding. Let us know what you think. Buz **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:02:17 PM PST US From: Charles Dewey Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles Buz, I like your idea about safety tips. A bad landing in a crosswind can cost big $$$$$ to fix- so any tips to avoid costly repairs from improper technique can be helpful. Charles --- On Sun, 3/15/09, N1BZRich@aol.com wrote: > From: N1BZRich@aol.com > Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Newsletter safety articles > To: lightning-list@matronics.com > Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 11:34 PM > In a message dated 3/15/2009 11:10:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight > Time, > lbmathias@verizon.net writes: > > I believe that we should limit the newsletter to things > pertaining > specifically to the Lightning; if one of the owners/pilots > needs help with a specific > topic, fine but don't add safety information just for > the sake of it. > > > You know, Linda, now that I really think about it, that is > pretty much the > initial goal and idea of the newsletter - to share > Lightning specific topics - > building and flying. Maybe I am getting too far off target > trying to cover > things that pilots should already know - like how to handle > crosswind landings > or landing on grass runways. Good point. Probably would > make my job > easier. So I throw this out to the group. How many agree > with Linda that we > should only talk about Lightning specific things? Send in > your "vote" then Linda > and I will do the democratic thing and make the decision > ourselves. Just > kidding. Let us know what you think. > Buz > **************Need a job? 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