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  1. facthunter
    Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD. Consider other Users who should not have to anticipate such antics and you are supposed to set an example of GOOD Airmanship ALWAYS. Nev
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    Built for a Purpose. How it Looks ,doesn't Matter. Nev
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    It's OK If you get away with it and a real pile of Crap if you don't. Getting airborne is optional. Landing (at some time) IS a NECESSITY.. Plus you will look like a dill in court. Nev
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    Trump reckons DrainO does the Job. Nev
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    We have ALL sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. We also seem to be easily distracted and lacking of Self discipline. It may also be an attempt to correct a perceived error rather than let it Pass and have the Opportunity lost. IN Flying you correct errors as soon as they are detected. Maybe it's a HABIT Hard to toss. Nev
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    I would regard that as the Moderators job, IF HE sees Fit. There's plenty of Instances of thread drift and worse. Making a Joke of a serious subject which Kills it dead. Nev
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    Well THAT COULD cause your LAST flight, and it's Nice to Have Power to your Hangar.Nev.
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    It IS from the ATSB report. What's the % of People who regularly Fly Tailwheel Planes? Those who do would be well aware of this rather ELEMENTARY statement. Some go arounds are very critical manoeuvres. The most critical you will ever do, for Many People. Nev
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    It's a bit of a trap using a penetrant/ Lubricant with rivetted Joins/ laps. I'm 100% with RF Guy There. Those Joints should Be Bonded at assembly for Longer life and strength . The Fokker F 27 was built under Licence in the USA By Fairchild and had wing failures. Something Not experienced by the Redux bonded Dutch Built versions. SALT environment and Using a corrosive Paint stripper is a problem also with Lap joints. Keep your plane Hangared and away from the Beach. Nev
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    Insulation is VERY critical Underground . Above ground it's achieved by the distance to an Earth The wires are not Covered. Very high voltages reduce transmission losses and Have Less AMPS but require More distance from an earth to avoid ARCING . There can also be capacitance losses. Wires are cooled by the Air. Transformers are also ( usually through OIL.) Companies in the game Know the relative costs. As wires heat up they droop lower. Usually in response to AMBIENT temps and sunlight. Not load. Above ground has Lightning Protection these days to protect against damage to household items by Over voltage Houses should have Lightning protection in their Own Right. I Installed about 180 Metres of Underground cable to my House when I built it ( Multi Phase), But I doubt it's worth the cost and trouble. Nev
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    Power density and aerodynamics are far APART . Nev
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    Some of those degreasers are full OF CAUSTIC and salt air will cause That type of corrosion as well. Clean it off with a fine brass wire brush and etch Prime it. There are also approved Aluminium surface Preparations for Aircraft use Soap and hot water are OK for Cleaning the engine. If there's any oil around use Kerosene which Hoses OFF with water OK. When dry, a light Mist with WD can Help reduce corrosion and make things easier to Undo. Nev
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    Easier to alter and tap into and access Transformers etc Probably less Loss. Transformers have to be cooled. Nev
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    Its FAR too expensive to go underground. IF you WANT Electricity, WIRES ARE part of the deal. Get Real. Nev
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    Pressures and Temps Please. You COULD have a crook pump, bearing(s) with excess clearance or a faulty Relief Valve. IF it's always related to temps and rev's I'd rule out the Indication aspect. Don't just keep flyjng it. FIX the Problem. Cut the Filter and check for Metal. How long has it been like this? When dd the change get Picked up? Nev
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    IF you hit a small twister there's a good possibility you'll end up like this whatever you do. Also watch out when a sea Breeze overcomes an Opposing wind. Sometimes you are just going along for the RIDE and Luck sees you through (Or doesn't). Put in what input you can and don't just panic and ground effect is your friend.. Nev
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    Adrenalin Junkies. Nev
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    If the Chute doesn't deploy it's called a "Roman Candle" and you put your arms out straight so as not to go too deep in the ground. I've dropped them and Know how MAD they are. Nev
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    That's the standard atmosphere difference from MSL. Actual rate may differ, The higher the rate the More unstable the atmosphere is. ie a rising parcel of air will keep rising. Nev
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    30degrees @ 10,000. ft Nev
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    As well as the sensor you have to do something about it. Lean mixture can promote it as well as over advanced Ignition timing and LUBE oil. An oil burner can KNOCK prematurely.. Nev
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    Bad way to save Money. The NEW direct Injection PETROL motors don't have that problem. Nev
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    Good idea to have them. Knock destroys engines. A loose plug can cause it Or a wrong heat range one. Overheated Motor or dud fuel. Too much boost. Incandescant carbon build up etc. Nev
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    They can be anywhere. They catch the thermals. Nev
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    Fuel flow Meters and fuel used information is VERY handy. Calculate endurance remaining in Minutes when convenient. Always have that in the back of your Mind. REDUCE by the reserve if you work that way.. Fuel gauges are often all over the Place in some set ups.. Nev
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