AN Hardware or Better ?

[asra]

Brian, I am not worried, as I have a very light machine, and have actually debated this very point !. I know there are many 2 seat machines fitted with large fuel tanks, pods, and 4 stroke engines. I also know that they have been succesfully operated for many years in all sorts of adverse conditions, and different G loadings while using AN hardware.I am just being open minded, as these people have studied, and deal with aircraft every day, and understand what is acceptable and whats not.The idea of opening this disscussion was to see what the general gyro flying community thought, and it may be something to consider in the larger heavier machines.Regards Sam.[]

[asra]

You're right Tim! I boobood! I admit to a little unease, but couldn't think what else it could mean[:I] Heaven knows I had enough dealings with them when I had a GA aircraft, not a lot of it very satisfactory. As with any other occupation there is a wide range of competance, some are very good, but severely hampered by the rigid rules under which they operate. The people who are qualified to make the sort of judgement required in this discussion are known as Regulation 35 Engineers.John EvansThink logically and do things well, think laterally and do things better.

[birdy]

Sam,don't worry bout the rotor bolt,be more concerned bout the integritey of the 'nut' that holds the stick.Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.Ingratitude stinks.......be generous carefully.

[asra]

Now[:0] Now[:0] Birdy,[:0] I am training Sam!!!!! [^] LOLAussie Paul.[]www.firebirdgyros.com

[birdy]

Harharharrrrrrrrrrrr............ .Couldn't ave timed that better if I tryed.[]Ps; Especialy that nut Sam.[}]Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.Ingratitude stinks.......be generous carefully.

[asra]

[B)] Birdy let me show you what a real nut is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*Remember, we have all the time in the world to discuss, fix, and ask questions, while we have both feet on the ground.* Image Insert: 41.07 KBIgnorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were Regards Sam

[birdy]

Thats not a NUT,that a temporey earthling.Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.Ingratitude stinks.......be generous carefully.

[asra]

I don't know if it's true, but I have been told that if you're going to try that , do it with the brakes on, it is claimed that a turning wheel is more likely to dig in, whereas a skidding one stays on the surface. Does Chuck know?[B)]John EvansThink logically and do things well, think laterally and do things better.

[asra]

I dont know about nuts but i'm guessing that he must have pretty big balls for trying it.. hmmm and people recon we're madMark

[mrford61]

is it my imagination or is that plane lacking a pilot.

[birdy]

It's only a modle.Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.Ingratitude stinks.......be generous carefully.

[asra]

There are so many copies and derivatives of Piper cubs that I can't say for certain what it is, but they are all flown solo from the back seat. It may or may not be a real Photo, but it looks real.Daryl Patterson

[NiqueNaque]

Verify using the reflection on the water.

[asra]

This is a bit of a twist where the gyro boys call the bug smasher boys nuts. Unless you have actualy done it, comments about sanity are purely conjecture. This particular stunt is carried out in "ground effect" at a reasonable speed, you will notice the tail high attitude as considerable forward stick is required to maintain this contact with the water, my personal preference is to do it with the brakes on for the reasons mentioned by John, however I do know people who do it without the brakes .It was a common cropduster sport in years gone by, to pull up allong side people water skiing and wave to them, followed by much laughter and spruking.CheersGyro Gearloose

[asra]

By the way, seeing as this was an "AN" hardware forum where nuts are spoken of freely, was there anything else to say about real aircraft / comercial hardware? or is normal practice to totaly divert the topic?cheersGyro Gearloose