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Jonny Durand Jr will be on morning television talking about his recent world records at 7:40 AM Sydney time.
Part of group: Ultralight or Part 103 trikesIn Sydney (Nullarbor National Park) http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/ Jonny Durand Jr will be on morning television talking about his recent world records at 7:40 AM Sydney time. http://ozreport.com/18.020#5 From the Oz...And that's how the fight started
Part of group: Joke of the DayAfter retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my...dangerous sex
Part of group: Joke of the Dayan old codger friend of mine got himself a much younger girl friend, i asked him 'aren't you afraid of a heart attack'?, he said 'nah, if she dies she dies'.Wing Fold back problems
Started by Yoshiyah Hawkins in the group Trike Modifications and Improvements Replies (18) Last reply by Doug SmithPart of group: Trike Modifications and ImprovementsIt is Saturday January 25th. I am a bit depressed and angry as hell. Now please allow me to tell you why as I could really use an assist to help me figure out WTF I am doing wrong. I own a North Wing Navajo that is really old. I have completely...Flap artists: Birds sync wing beats in V formation - Do you formation guys at YFT feel this?
Started by XC Triker in the group Ultralight or Part 103 trikes Replies (6) Last reply by white eaglePart of group: Ultralight or Part 103 trikesThe next time you see birds flying in a V, consider this: A new study says they choreograph the flapping of their wings with exquisite precision to help them on their way. Cool article and video HEREWhy birds do not have vertical tails.
Started by ULtrikepilot in the group Ultralight or Part 103 trikes Replies (7) Last reply by white eaglePart of group: Ultralight or Part 103 trikesThought some of you (W.E.?) might be interested in this brief discussion. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/Features/AMA_Expo.html#.UtN_ZvtNY4d Of course, we have known for some time in the flexwing world that adverse yaw can be overcome by...
Odd Spot: TIF anyone? Worst possible passenger
Part of group: Joke of the Dayhttp://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-incidents/outraged-indonesian-official-orders-runway-blocked-after-merpati-nusantara-airlines-refuses-to-give-him-a-seat-20131224-2zv8v.html An Indonesian district chief got revenge on an airline that...Ultimate ethnic joke
Part of group: Joke of the DayAn Englishman, a Scotsman, an Irishman, a Welshman, a Latvian, a Turk, a German, an Indian, several Americans (including a Hawaiian and an Alaskan), an Argentinean, a Dane, an Australian, a Slovak, an Egyptian, a Japanese, a Moroccan, a Frenchman, a...Funny quote
Part of group: Joke of the DayAnd this, ladies and gentlemen, is the very first Fokker airplane built in the world. The Dutch call it the mother Fokker. — Custodian at the Aviodome aviation museum, Schiphol airport Amsterdam.Screaming babies...
Started by madmik in the group Joke of the DayPart of group: Joke of the DayWords from a pilot During a commercial airline flight an experienced Air Force pilot was seated next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying during the descent for landing, the mother began nursing the...Funny quote
Started by RizzyWizzy in the group Joke of the DayPart of group: Joke of the DayWhen asked why he was referred to as 'Ace': Because during World War Two I was responsible for the destruction of six aircraft, fortunately three were enemy. — Captain Ray Lancaster, USAAF.hangar height
Started by JakeDoes anyone know how tall a hangar door has to be to fit a Tanarg/BioniX 15 without taking the wing down? Having to tilt the wing is fine. I'm looking at a hangar with a 10'5" door but the only figure I've been able to...fatal crash into power lines, 7/7/2013, parker dam california
Started by jeff trikehttp://www.havasunews.com/news/coroner-identifies-parker-man-as-victim-in-fatal-aircraft-crash/article_e1129e32-e850-11e2-aa60-0019bb2963f4.html San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department has identified the man who died in an Ultra-light...XC and Understanding the NOTAM
Started by crayonbox in the group Learning to TrikePart of group: Learning to TrikeI recently had the need to decode the following NOTAM, but information on how to do this is not easy to find. If anyone can help as to where this information can be found please post here. The part of the NOTAM that is difficult is the...First time
Started by RizzyWizzy in the group Joke of the DayPart of group: Joke of the Day"Hello Everyone, we have a first time flyer on board today - and it is also their 50th birthday!" After everybody cheers, the flight attendant continues, "Will everyone please wish the captain a Happy Birthday!?"An Account of my Solo Last Week.
Started by crayonbox in the group About Trike First Flights and First SolosPart of group: About Trike First Flights and First SolosKnowing that choosing to depart the Earth for the heavens implies the responsibility of a safe return to Terra Firma, brings forth many emotions that tangle and weave in our minds. Today (8/1/2013) has left me light headed and giddy as to what...Tyre (Tire) wear on AC Trikes.
Started by YFTMy new Tanarg has just flown 50 hours and completed 99 landing all on a paved RWY. The Tyres (Tires) are all but buggered. Most disapointing. The Tyre is DELI type made in Indonesia. If I was using the Tanarg for circuit work, (Which I am not) it...Funny penguins
Started by Sally Tucker aka Deafladyhawk in the group Joke of the DayPart of group: Joke of the DayA Mexican newspaper reports that bored Royal Air Force pilots stationed on the Falkland Islands have devised what they consider a marvelous new game. Noting that the local penguins are fascinated by airplanes, the pilots search out a beach where the...Hang Point Trim Speed Adjustment
Started by crayonbox in the group Trike Specs & Info - Your Trike - Brochures - EventsPart of group: Trike Specs & Info - Your Trike - Brochures - EventsI have an Airborne XT 912 with a Cruze wing. I can move the heart bolt hangpoint to increase and decrease the trim speed. I would like to move the hangpoint forward one hole to increase trim speed. I currently have a trim speed of...