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facthunter

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  1. You have More chance with Large Commercial Planes than Many other things. Nev
  2. Perhaps is an unfortunate word in this situation? Nev
  3. IF they DON'T NEED de and anti icing, it would indicate the Airbox is hot enough to stop it. THAT would mean the Loss of potential Power in Normal Ops. Nev
  4. There are Parameters that Carburetter heat should Meet. It seems to Me, the whole thing is getting a bit Lax. Engine failures due to Icing will continue to Happen. Injection reduces the Likelihood significantly. Evidence of Icing disappears often so the fault goes Undetermined. Proper technique is APLY FULL Heat BEFORE reducing Power for descent and don't have Prolonged Power OFF descents. It can Barrell face Piston rings too. Nev
  5. Ah, the Ducking & Weaving bit. Warp and what's Weft. Nev
  6. The Best gliders are at the Peak of Aerodynamic efficiency and carry ballast (water) to glide faster and are non powered (in the Pure form). Of course Gap sealing improves L/D ratio (at a cost). Nev
  7. Not if my Dogs have a say in it. ( Plus the Booby traps.) Nev
  8. Keep away from anything I have to do with, please and don't say that in your L2 exam. Nev
  9. What it's called NOW is most relevant because it's a different Product. DUCK was Probably a Brand Maybe because it was waterproof. We still use Terms like "band Aid" Fix.. (Bodge Repair). Nev
  10. You only Need Pitch trim unless it has Multiple engines that are off centre. Set it to work in Level cruise with the FIXED tab.. It's NOT a Spitfire.. I've seen a few people get crossed up with rudder and aileron trim. Not good when you do that. Nev
  11. It's DUCT Tape anyhow. Nothing to do with Ducks. This Micro plane is kept Light. Nev
  12. Where the duck does the Tape go? Nev
  13. Greece was pretty good at gaoling pilots IF they have an accident.. Nev
  14. T88, You are wrong about the Air in Lifter s NOT being a Problem. The Lifting action is very destructive IF they are not Pumped Up. Refer to the FAA comments on Valve collet retainers failures. Nev
  15. Hardly RELEVANT to the Context of OUR discussion HERE on Air Pilots. WE fly under the LAW of Strict Liability. IF you have Mental Issues you shouldn't pass the Medical OR fly at the controls. Nev
  16. Note I didn't suggest lagging the exhaust. Use a baffle. The R9XXX motors need very good oil filtration and NO bubbles as the hydraulic lifters depend on being fully pumped up with oil. Nev
  17. You are not Robinson Crusoe there. Nev
  18. Not because of anything I've Just Mentioned.. Each Person who dies doesn't fly again. Grounding everyone would make Aviation safer. Knowledge Beats Incarceration. Nev
  19. It's STILL BAD Practice. Very hot oil is not a good idea. Insides of Cowls get Burned by being near exhausts and turbochargers. You Lag fuel and oil lines. Point Blast tubes at HOT bits Alternators etc.
  20. Education Beats Incarceration. Gaols are symptomatic of a failed system and can harden Criminals. Having them privatised makes rehabilitation less likely., Pilot s with No regard for the rules set a bad EXAMPLE and endanger others and add costs to the system.. There can also be Large Liabilities Incurred in this game.. Nev
  21. What other vehicle has the filter so close to the exhaust pipe?. It's risk to heat it. Even exhausts near steel sumps cause carbon build up like in a stove and it flakes off causing blockages or fouling anti drain valves. Nev
  22. My listing for the Filter is Ryco Z 418. You can get an ST (Finer microns). Nev
  23. You need an effective Heatshield between the exhaust and the Oil filter. Nev
  24. A lot of green stuff burns fast on a hot windy day. Nev
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