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  1. diverdriver
    Actually, a bigger engine might use LESS fuel over a smaller engine since you get to the same altitude quicker. I've experienced this in the Monterey Bay C-206. They modified it with an IO-550 300BHP continuous. I was getting up and down almost a full 6 minutes faster. Even though the fuel flow was higher than the smaller engine it didn't spend as much time producing the power. Hence, less fuel used or same fuel used to go higher. Was a real kick. Also, making a Cessna more "aerodynamic" is like saying the shuttle is a real "glider". Give anything enough airspeed and it will produce lift. But the Cessna is so dirty as it is that really only more HP will make it go up faster. You have wing struts and wheels all hanging out in the breeze. Form drag will kill performace much more. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    Could be just another rumor. Is there a website that you can check court filings like this? That might help it clear up.
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    I put this in talk back cuz it could be total trash rumors.....but.....wondered if anyone else had any information. Did Paul Fayard declare bankruptcy? Debunk this rumor if it's not true please. Chris
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    Exactly. The 4-blade props are quieter because the tip speed is slower than a 3-blade prop at the same power output. Here's the rub. With the 4-blade props the engine has to be set to idle higher than a 3-blade PT-6. So, being empty in an otter that flots anyway and now you have more power being produced at idle you can really, REALLY float if you are not ready. If that's what you learn on you'll be used to it. But first time I flew Monterey's Otter with the 4-blades I wasn't slowing down very good as I expected. THEN I got told "Oh yah, they're idling higher". Geee THANKS! Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    I have not heard that. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    Thanks for the info. As for me knowing all, sorry, I don't. But I do learn of stuff pretty quickly here in the states. Things that happen in Europe are harder for me to track. They don't have websites like the FAA or NTSB that I use a lot to research. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    NIIIIIIICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully this will get to the right people so this can be investigated.
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    I do not have the reports. If you have a link I'd appreciate it. Send it PM if you don't want to post it. Chris
  9. diverdriver
    Phil Artwegar was kind enough to write up a section on flying jumpers with the Shorts Skyvan. He gave it to me long ago and I have been remiss in getting it added to DD.com. Sorry Phil. But, it's up now and you can see a Skyvan that has....well......the most unique paint job I have ever seen on any aircraft! Link HERE Also, I have added links to some engine operation articles that could be very useful to jump pilots. Lots of technical stuff. Link HERE and scroll down just a bit. It's called the Pelican's Perch. Excellent stuff. Coming in the future I am hoping to add a couple of products from the FAA that could be handy as general guides for flying jumpers. Keep an eye out for updates and visit www.DiverDriver.com. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    Ehhhh.....some days you're the windshield and some days you're the bug. Bummer. Coming out of Lincoln would most likely have been on my company (Air Wisconsin) for United Express. Going into Birmingham you would have been on Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA for short). So, really, doesn't sound like you were actually ever on "United" at all. Sorry your experience was so rotten. Yes, we do check those things before people get on the plane. And yes, once everyone is on board sometimes the computer goes "BING!" and comes up with a new problem. Sometimes we can go with the problem "defered" and sometimes we can't. I've even been out at the end of the runway about ready to go and have the computer warn me of something. First I have to get out of line and then I have to start tackling the problem. It aint easy sometimes. Believe me, it gets just as frustrating for us pilots too. We want to do a good job and get people here and there on time or early. It's what we work towards. Chris Schindler
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    UGh! Why is this a four part series? Two would suffice. Has anyone tried to get this FAA dude investigated for his treatment of the DZ? He sounds like a real lose cannon. After calling Washington and informing them of what this Inspector is doing they don't seem to think it was out of line? I think there is a slander law suit against the FSDO in there somewhere. Chris
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    Giving directions like the dude from War Games? Oh Joshua.........
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    Contact Bomber MFG.: http://www.tridenthc.com/fuzz.htm Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125
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    So you'd rather fly with a broken airplane? Do you realise it gets cold at 35,000 feet? We have to have window heat going all the time. Sheeeesh. You make a blanket statement about not flying United because they tried to be safe. So I assume your flight on American was on United's dime? Sure it sucks to get delayed. But at least they didn't want to delay you any longer and got you on another carrier so you could get home. They could have just left you waiting for ever for the next United flight. You got home so I guess you weren't too stranded. Or did you have to buy another ticket to get on American? Sorry for being defensive but since I make my money from United I get a bit uppity. Chris Schindler
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    www.relativeworkshop.com clicky link
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    We have? But I thought that Rhino and RGoper had different vie............ooooOOOOHHHH!!!! That was sarcasm wasn't it?
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    Just what the hell is going on in here now? Ummmm.....never mind. Pretend I was never here.
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    Wow, what happened that your flight was canceled at 6am? Chris
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    Actually, it wasn't just the fact that the engine left the plane. Yes, having an engine fall off is a bad thing. But when it left it took out the hydraulics on that side. The leading edge flaps retracted without any pressure holding them in place. So the left wing began to stall. That's what rolled the plane over. They figured later that had the crew leveled the plane and gained airspeed they could have flown out of it. But hell, hind sight is 20/20. It brought about some changes.
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    Oh TG, do you not realize that there is no way that you can blame HNS for this? I mean, if definitely was the glare off the snow that blinded him as the moon was full and there was also a strange non-bouyancy in the magnetic field on the mountain. Yah, that's it.
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    Each Skyhook setup has a Collins Lanyard according to Marcus at Relative Workshop. He was great to talk to and helped me pick the correct size for my canopy choices. I have the video also demonstrating the skyhook. The cutaway from a spinning canopy is just awesome. And no line twists on the reserve! They (RW) said that in each of their spinning cutaway tests they didn't have line twists on the reserve. This was an unexpected side effect. They have a theory that the pilot chute acts as a rudder during the cutaway and keeps the bag from spining during the reserve deployment. I'm sure the physicists and engineers could analyze this one to death (no pun inteded). I think that's just a pleasant surprise. Chris Schindler
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    Nice job Mark. I wonder how much exposure these articles will get. Chris
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    Here's a few.
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    Um, they aren't suppose to "cup" John. That's just between you and your Doc. Actually I believe it is to check for a hernia. At least, that's my understanding. Having a hernia might prevent you from performing your pilot duties. Chris
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    As much as misrigging anything else. Follow the directions. Early in my rigging training I misrouted my closing loop -outside- of the cypres cutter. That's why we pack -under supervision- in the beginning. I've seen the sample skyhook at Winter Expo. As for how it sits in the rig when actually closed I don't know how hard it would be to mis-rig. But, I have a new Micron on order with the Skyhook installed if that tells you anything about what I think of it. Chris Schindler