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  1. FlyBoy1960
    The runway is 6,000 feet
  2. FlyBoy1960
    I have been following this for a while, what they didn't mention is that it has electric deicing as required, there are little generators on the wingtips which provide supplemental power during tow to power all of the systems on the aircraft and also top up batteries (more below). They also have an electric motor which can sustain them for several hours if needed, the example mentioned above of the tow plane having an engine problem is relieved by the glider having a sustainer engine and a glide ratio of approximately 30:1 when fully loaded. Typically these will fly at 30,000 feet and will glide around 250 km in distance once disconnected from the aircraft whilst not using the sustainer engine so they have a massive footprint for landing and 10 times this if they use the sustainer engine which may also be used as a supplemental power source for takeoff to lower the rolling distance. It is a little bit "Jetson's" but it is not as stupid as it first sounds. They are even thinking long-term with a pilotless aircraft at the front towing 2 of these behind.
  3. FlyBoy1960
    I was trying to be slighly funny, like the boat i saw at the ramp a few weeks ago. "Unsinkable 3" what happened to 1 and 2 ?
  4. FlyBoy1960
    It's called Airfish 8 (I wonder what happened to numbers 1 to 7 ?, Probably now renamed to Fish 1 to 7)
  5. FlyBoy1960
    Please check your private messages, i sent the info as promised
  6. FlyBoy1960
    Just reached out for the details thisafternoon, i wil know by tomorrow price, seller details and phone etc.
  7. FlyBoy1960
    you can get it done on the Gold Coast, I didn't mention it because I thought they would be places closer. I know there is a dynamic balancing system for sale the model is a DynaVibe, according to the listing it is only being used about 10 times and works perfectly keeping fantastic results. Let me know if you're interested and I will pass on the advertisement
  8. FlyBoy1960
    In the newspapers, they put the suicide prevention information and phone numbers at the bottom of the story. That should tell you what they think is going on from the very start. Mind you, the media probably asked if he had a return ticket or he had brought one way only @^#$@&
  9. FlyBoy1960
    "The cause of the upside-down landing is not yet known." Another great aviation statement!
  10. FlyBoy1960
    Went through perfectly first time. Are you passing the testing questions correctly ?
  11. FlyBoy1960
    Didnt make it https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-dies-after-light-plane-crash-at-bunbury-airport-wa/news-story/820d39e7f85f56537045a6d635f2758e
  12. FlyBoy1960
    You could join the "Mile High Club"
  13. FlyBoy1960
    As RF Guy said, even cables inside a wing which are not tension like they are when the plane is assembled will bounce up and down and cause damage. We had one aircraft arrive at our airfield from Adelaide and the wings needed to be recovered because the turnbuckle managed to pop its way through the fabric and then a couple of other places as well
  14. FlyBoy1960
    How about this purpose built plave carrier. Designed for a Pipistrel Aircraft but will fit anything, sides fold down for the wings to be fitted, electric winches, and long loading ramp will take just about any plane. Dual airbag suspension with special shocks. I can get you the number if interested, there is a sign saying $7,500 on it. Its just come a distance of about 2,000 kms so everything must be working.
  15. FlyBoy1960
    See here https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/microlight-aircraft-crash-victoria-colac-west/103453210
  16. FlyBoy1960
    If you read the press release it mentions that the same team will be running of runways, the same support people will be helping everyone and the foundation team still have 35% interest in the business. That should solve all of your questions.
  17. FlyBoy1960
    Bunnings ?
  18. FlyBoy1960
    I am always happy to learn more than what I knew yesterday, and the way you have described it is very easy to understand. Thank you !
  19. FlyBoy1960
    from what I always understood a locomotive is a diesel / electric installation with the engine basically operating as a generator to supply electricity to the electric motors which are doing all the work. Therefore there would be very little difference in the loads on the diesel motors because they are not driving directly. Perhaps someone in the railways can clarify but anything in the last 50 years has been diesel engine operating DC generator running to electric motors
  20. FlyBoy1960
    I would say they cant charge a fee unless you land, anything else is flying. Planes going into BNE flyover my house so where can i send my bill !
  21. FlyBoy1960
    I dont think they can charge aircraft entering the "circuit area" They might have control over the land but NOT the air. 5. Unauthorized Aircraft Movements - Aircraft entering our circuit area without prior approval will be charged a penalty of $1500.00.
  22. FlyBoy1960
    I have never seen a chicken in a thermal, regardless of direction. What have i missed out on ? I do know they turn clockwise at my local chicken shop, even with a skewr in both ends. 🤣
  23. FlyBoy1960
    I havent seen too many bird's stalling lately ! Just taking the pi$$ and being stupid
  24. FlyBoy1960
    Sorry Nev, this is the strangest comment i have ever heard ? You can still steer a plane with a lot of weight on the nose if its properly designed ? There are actually design standards for all of the loads expected with a 1.75 load factor above design for compliance.
  25. FlyBoy1960
    Look on the google, its easly. Generally any ICAO country will have almost identical rules and standards for the plane design features. That way you can fly internationally and be legal. Imagine (just using a number i have made up) if jet engines in Europe needed 1m of ground clearance but Australia was 1.5m. It would mean the plane with 1m clearance couldnt operate in AU airspace (even if on overflight!). Hence the word of the 80's, harmonisation!
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