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He did the same for the Constellation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qunbRD2ktO4

FROM YT DESCRIPTION: "... We all know and love the DC-3 - we know the story of the DC-6 and its battle with the Constellation. But nestled in between those two world-leading airliners was the DC-4, a trusty, rugged workhorse of a thing. The story of the DC-4 is one of the most interesting of its kind in aviation because this brilliant aircraft actually shaped the way you and I fly today in unexpected ways. A love letter to history's finest aircraft! Airliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of some of the world's most famous - and forgotten - aircraft - from incredible airliners like the Lockheed Constellation and Boeing 707 to warbirds like the Supermarine Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109. Join researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of the most incredible aircraft from history!"

Yeah, as Kade, the pilot/author, puts it after his first sighting of Uluru: 'Absolutely breathtaking … and, I was probably one of those blokes, that would have said previously: "How good can a rock be?" ... I can picture myself saying something like that ... Ahhh, I can tell you, The Rock’s pretty cool.' But, then he goes on to note just how alienating and commercial the whole Resort experience was, by contrast. 00:23 - 00:27 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOxBt8J_r9g

Turbs, it's no surprise that you tend to see the solution to all problems as a recourse to Rules. That is, that rules rule. And though most of us do love the VFG and accept that aviation rules are written in blood, your suggestion really is not of any help. After all, Skippy's whole premise here is that certain Rules as they exist, in a changed world, risk actually drawing blood if not challenged and changed: 'the "problem" at the moment is that aircraft using the same airspace can be on one of 5 frequencies - all legitimate. There is also a sixth legal option - no radio at all (crazy for congested airspace)' So you may disagree but I think not on the dodgy premise that 'rules rule, okay!?'

MB was just illustrating his 'wrinkly red ring' story with a screenshot that I'd used a few posts earlier. ;- )

That's OzRunways' 'Real Time Glide Tool' working for you. It gives a rough idea of your current glide range based on forecast winds below, your current height above ground, the lay of the land and the glide performance of your aircraft (entered in Settings). The feature can be turned off/on in the Map View Options menu (double-cog in the right side menu). It's a situational awareness thing, to be used with caution, of course. But just to take the example pic you quoted above, at least you could see it's doubtful you'd make Taree airport (despite the handy tailwind) so you'd better start looking for a friendly field closer in. (The Westpac chopper won't be far away and there are friendly folks at Taree who can fix your bird. ;- ) From OzRunways: Real Time Glide Tool The Real Time Glide Tool shows your glide range to ground level. It only activates when above 1,500 ft AGL and uses your current active Aircraft profile’s Glide TAS and Glide Ratio figures. If you have any issues, first check Settings → Aircraft to ensure the correct figures are entered. Real Time glide range corrects for wind by using the GPWT profile wind half way to the ground. For example if you are cruising at 14,000 ft AGL it adjusts your range based on the winds at 7,000 ft. Warning The winds used are based on forecast winds. Actual conditions may differ, so use with caution.

Ha, ha ... I do actually (if a bit on the wry side). But that apart, any follow-up ideas to kick around / examples to cite?

I think everyone agrees. Based on my experience of this forum, by and large, I'd say yes, it is. Ignorance of basic aeronautical knowledge is not something that's ever jumped out at me on this site - not even from the keyboards of us amateurs. Can you point to examples ... say, of the BAK kind? If nothing else, I reckon we're a mob who's keen to learn and open to all savvy, respectful persuasion. Where do you see people being deterred from asking questions? I don't. Anyway, one lesson we all learned, even before graduating kindergarten is that aggro breeds aggro. In that regard, in this, our little sand-pit for seniors, I can only suggest there's a lot to be desired.

"Skywagon University" has discovered the BushCat (manufacture now relocated from South Africa to Oz) (Lucky someone in the YT Comments pointed out just what the BushCat owes to the Skyranger! ;- )

You're wrong ... but that's not the worst of it.

Yes, it's a Skyranger/Nynja forum which drifted towards airspeed indications after Mike showed us his Nynja's newly decorated ASI. I think we'd all agree that it's a crucial thing to have in mind whenever the prop starts to stop. And sure, it is basic BAK (which might, itself, explain the lack of reaction). In any case EFB map pages now offer instant guidance on the matter. The OzRunways "Glide Assistant" can display in real time a red line around likely reachable territory. It's based on a whole suite of parameters including current altitude, forecast winds and the glide performance figures for your aircraft. (entered in your Aircraft Profile) Used in conjunction with the yellow 10NM range ring it gives a quick idea of scale. I reckon it's not a bad idea to keep it on all the time as a reminder to keep an eye out for the most hospitable places within range

Yes, and the reason those coloured ASI arcs are rough guides only. Useful though, for all that (absent AoA).

And this previous one - over the Bungle Bungles - has now been re-uploaded by Slinging Down Under:

True. But the DMMS crowd, I guess, would stress 'designated'; that is, that the number is less to do with aeronautics than with HF - airspeed awareness when it matters most. But there are objectors to the idea as Dan Gryder points out in this video (in the first 3 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeMNGdgN7ns

Yeah, good idea. And it's also close to the, so called, DMMS (clean stall X 1.4) if you buy into that idea.

Mike, is the blue line your Designated Minimum Manoeuvring Speed (DMMS)?

And a few more snaps of the beauty I happen to have hanging around. ;- )

It's 600Kg. It's 37Kts.

Skippy, that saying would apply less to buyers who see a fair price and willingly pay it than to those who, in dread fear of being dudded, end up dudding themselves. "No names; no pack-drill." ;- )

Yeah, got to know that your back-up comms will actually work from your own aeroplane. Still and all, it's interesting to see how well these popular portables do perform aloft - even with just their own antennae (admittedly from inside of a Cirrus ;- )

I see that the POH for the Tecnam P92 SE (2006 model with a 912 ULS and an 18Ah battery as original) reckons that an alternator failure (red light) is a "land as soon as possible" situation. It says that the battery can only be relied upon for normal needs for 20 minutes. Mind you, it's fitted with a transponder, strobe, landing lights, electric flaps and trim, and who knows what kind of other avionics was taken as normal 20 years ago. Anyway, good to keep in mind; another reason to carry a working VHF portable with headphone adapter and spare batteries for nav devices. And I guess it's also good to avoid making rash decisions about landing 'as soon as possible' if that's going to bring its own risks. Such simple aircraft as these don't, after all, need electrics to continue aviating. CLICK THUMBNAIL TO READ:

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