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when i look at soaring trike videos they are usually flying smooth air . i would like more information by exsperienced soaring trike pilots on thermalling, ridge soaring, cloud...Comment on "Another new product from Air Creation- The Pixel"
Thanks Bob for the explanation of purpose, from the pictures alone it gives many impressions (depending on the viewers fancy). I would say that with the soaring record for HG (the ultimate "small trike") nearly 500 Miles (800km), soaring IS about XC.Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
Just saw this poll and entered my vote. Looks like I have the record among those that voted. Not a record to be proud of. All were in a soaring trike with single cylinder 2...gardless of whether you are flying a soaring trike or a fast Revo.Comment on "Flying Blindfolded - Solo - on a PPC/PPG type aircraft - not a WSC Trike"
Jeff, I've whited out accidentally a couple times. The first was ridge soaring a HG under a low cloud layer, I passed through a wisp of cloud for ~ 3 seconds- I got immediate vertigo (to...ew I was going to pass through about 100' of cloud-...