Comment on "Gibbo Manta 15 meter single surface wing on an HKS 700e, a good idea or not?"
I have both the Manta 12.5 and Orca 12. The Manta requires much higher RPMs but it feels a little more nimble, and is a little harder to land. I think the Manta needs a 912, but the Orca will do fine with a 582 HP range, and is easier to land. But feels a little stiffer.12 Groundhog Day (Again)- More in this Long DistanceTrike Flying Adventure series
...might mean diverting North or Southand possibly sitting the trike down for awhile to wait. Once thingsclear up, land in WV and then continue NW.If feels good to get up in the air and...How much does it cost to operate a Trike? What does this sport cost on an hourly basis?
...anes that burn 10 - 30 GPH of AvGas (even more expensive than our MoGas) do it, and I am grateful every time that for two hours of flying, it only FEELS LIKE it's costing me abou...DIARY OF A POMMIE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA ( contributed by YFT)
...like Whiskettes and cat shit. I've learned my lesson though: no more pets in this heat. October 25 - This wind is a bastard. It feels like a giant fucking blow dry...Tags: intermediate, syndrome, thermals, scared, conditions, feels, enjoy