Comment on "Equipment for XC Flying in a Trike- Series of emails"
Wing Tie Down Loops: In addition to quick synch tie down straps (Lie THESE) (see above discussion why rope for XC tie downs is not the greatest), you will need a place to...Comment on "Flying Blindfolded - Solo - on a PPC/PPG type aircraft - not a WSC Trike"
...bsp;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 (too quick to let it drive me off course...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."
...s, I have done a lot of test flying of other's trikes over the years. Crap just remembered 2 more in 1983 on Kaw 440 it was the fuel quick dis-connect. Puyallop, WA. Be...Comment on "Keel-fixed versus keel free: Spectrum 144: self-sustaining yaw-roll oscillations"
...the weaklink is just barely strong enough to overcome the static tow force when beginning to roll). The pilot and the tug can both release with a quick motion on their end as well....