Gagarin

The map that you show is that of Quebec, Canada I was mostly referring to the US. But when I am VHF (aeronautical) out of coverage I resort to HF on my trusty Icom 706. KP4DAC

On 9/9/2021 at 8:17 AM, yvesg said:

Hi José, long time no talk. I am actually coming back (labor day weekend) from the biggest Canadian airplane get together (250+ airplanes). This happened at the Casey airstrip (abandoned runway) and guess what? No cell coverage there. One pilot came to my friend Vincent who is also a ham operator and does the coms for the event saying he could not close his flight plan from the air. We were actually testing a solution to allow the ability to contact the flight service to allow such flight plan closing. We had installed a 5 elements yagi directed towards a fairly local repeater that had a phone patch. When the pilot came to us I told him no problem come with me we’ll fix you up. I was able to make the call and close his flight plan. There were probably among the pilots some with satellite phones but ham radio did allow this kind of communication and could also have been used for any emergency call required.

Yves

C-FQKM

 VE2GBK

Hi Yves next time try your cell from the air at 1,000 feet.

KP4DAC

$20K that's more than my home central air conditioner. With Coke and ice I am pretty refresh in the summer. My pilot relief ventury and cup holders are no brainer.

On 8/17/2021 at 7:39 AM, yvesg said:

After over 20 years of a break (due to several reasons of which aviation is) I resumed the hobby I had while I was a teen: amateur radio. This hobby is not only about chit chatting on the air in my case… I like doing projects like designing and building antennas. So I erected a 60 foot delhi tower, constructed a 2m antenna (and aviation) ground plane, bought a radio and came back onto the air. Here is a picture of me climbing the tower… neibours say I am crazy going that high!

Same story here but I switched to the internet with my cell phone. No noise no QRM and works everywhere. No towers needed.

KP4DAC

On 11/10/2020 at 10:39 AM, Jerry Pressley said:

ON 23 NOVEMBER at  9:00 am at front door of the courthouse, Hamblen co. 511 West Second North St. Morristown, tn.  a 1984 Mooney Special Edition will be sold to the highest bidder.   The beginning bid of $26,000 to satisfy mechanics lien.  The Special edition has the Articulating seats and the rear seats remove to form a full floor in the rear along with others.   king equipped, autopilot etc.   Will fly away with ferry permit but will need  annual. Call 423 231 3491 with questions on the plane and auction.

Do you take Bitcoins?

On 9/5/2021 at 4:27 PM, toto said:

Aviation Consumer covered these a few years ago. Pretty decent coverage, and they seemed to like the Inogen product.

https://www.aviationconsumer.com/industry-news/editorial/o2-concentrators-inogen-aviator-is-tops/

Nice article but for the price I think I will stay low.

Does anyone here has experience using oxygen concentrators as supplemental oxygen for inflight use?

Beautiful airplane but no pilot relief venturi neither long range tanks neither HF radio that I have on my M20J for ocean crossing.

On 7/4/2021 at 10:08 AM, Shadrach said:

GS is not really helpful to a TAS discussion.  203kts isn’t bad for bragging rights but it’s not extraordinary either.

This was against headwinds

You can mount the antenna underneath the glare shield, supported by a home made bracket. Mine can receive satellite signals even inside the hangar with the hangar doors open

My M20J average cruise speed heading to KAGC.

I think an HSI or CDI are better options for course guidance, specially for IFR precision approaches.

Hemorrhoids' removal.

This device can make all your landings greasy. I have terrain warning on my GNS530W that shows terrain threat in red, yellow and black. Very useful to me on departure at night from Quito Ecuador. It shows you the mountain passages.

Or add these to your shoes, FAA approved.

But, but no relief funnel aahh. Just im agine 4 guys and a six pack of Coca-Cola on ice on a 4 hour trip.

For less than a $1 you can glue or ty wrap a pair of 2x4 pieces of wood to the pedal and have pedal extension.

First mankind heavier than air flight (1903) had a human onboard. First mankind flight on a no atmosphere environment (the moon 1969) with two humans onboard. A name is associated with these events (Orville Wright and Neil Armstrong).

This oil stain appears to be from a leak above that drips down after engine shutdown. Check the push rods shroud tubing O-rings.

Jose

On 4/1/2021 at 9:43 AM, 201er said:

Have you guys heard the news? Cirrus announced that they are buying Mooney corporation and resuming aircraft production. They are going to modernize the M20 with all the latest and greatest including all composite design, CAPS parachute, Garmin GFC700 autopilot, 1250lb useful load. A 6 seat variant is being discussed. Cirrus is contemplating scrapping production of their popular SR20/22 lines in favor of the Mooney type certificate they are buying out as the staple of their fleet. Now you won't have to choose between 1950's era peace of mind like steal roll cage and one piece wing spar and impressing your friends with shiny composites and a parachute so the wife feels completely safe.

The new SR-M20 will include:

igital Engine & Fuel Monitoring
Cirrus Perspective+TM by Garmin Cockpit
Latest Garmin Perspective Software Upgrades
10’’ Screens
GMA 350c Bluetooth® Audio Panel w/ 3-D audio
QWERTY Keyboard Controller
Dual WAAS GPS/Comm/Nav Radios
Dual ADAHRS
Enhanced Garmin GFC700 Autopilot featuring:
- Fully Coupled Approaches w/ Vertical Guidance
- TOGA w/ Coupled Missed Approach & Holds
- Electronic Stability & Protection
- Hand-flown Stall Protection though ESP
- Hypoxia Check & Automated Descent Mode
- Blue Level Button
- Autopilot Stall and Over-speed Protection
- Flight Director and Flight Path Marker
ADS-B Out Transponder
ADS-B In Weather and Traffic
406 MHz ELT triggered by CAPS Pull
Garmin Flight Stream 510
Garmin Pilot (1 year subscription included)
Garmin® FliteCharts and SafeTaxi
XM Weather & Audio

Cirrus Executive
Adds Yaw Damper; EVS Camera
Cirrus Awareness
Adds Active Traffic; eTAWS
Cirrus Advantage
Upgrades to 12" Screens; Adds ChartView; 1 Year of Jeppesen Subscriptions;
SurfaceWatch
Certified Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI)
Adds Full FIKI including Tanis Avionics & Engine Pre-Heater
Carbon, Platinum or Rhodium Appearance Upgrade
Adds bold Carbon styling, the luxurious elegance of Platinum design or the
simplicity of a Rhodium scheme. Includes upgraded premium leather.
GTS
Select all Packages above to make aircraft a GTS and receive GTS package
pricing.
Air Conditioning Included in GTS without Ice Protection
Cirrus Global Connect
Tanis Avionics Engine Pre-Heater (120V)
Included in FIKI package

Safety:
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Airbag Seatbelts (Front Seats)
26G Energy-Absorbing Seating surrounded by a Rigid Roll Cage
All LED Exterior Lighting featuring Cirrus SpectraTM wing tip lighting
Interior/Exterior Ambient Convenience Lighting
Remote Keyless Entry
Spin-Resistant "Cuffed" wing
Built-In Oxygen for all Five Occupants
Dual Alternators (#1 is 100 amps; #2 is 70 amps)
Integrated Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detector
Basic Terrain Avoidance and Warning System*
Digital 4-in-1 Standby Instrument
Lightweight Wheels & Brakes and Tubeless Tires
Interior and Comfort:
Dual Side Yokes
Single Movement Power Lever with Integrated Prop Control
Easy Access Doors on Both Sides with "Positive Latching"
UV Protected Windows
60/40 FlexSeating™ allows for up to Three Rear Seat Occupants
Center Console with Four USB Power Outlets & 12V Power Outlet
Single Connector "Ships Power" Headset Outlet for all Five Seats
Six Front, Two Rear Adjustable & Windshield De-Fog Air Outlets
Two Front and Two Rear Folding Cup Holders
Four-Point Harnesses with Airbags for Front Seats
Three-Point Automotive-Style Belts for Rear Seats
Rear LATCH Attachment Points for Automotive-Style Car Seats
Standard Leather Seats with Recline for all Seats*
Large Rear Cargo Door with Accessory Storage Compartment
Rear Cargo Netting with Quick-Release Mechanisms
Easy Rear Seat Folding Mechanism folds to Near-Flat
Two Rear Coat Hooks and One Rear Coat Hanger Rail

But, but no pilot relief tube? Messy plane with four cup holders holding 4 Diet Coke cans.

"To have TKS installed on a Mooney today (February 2021) it costs $72,000. Think (I don't know) about how much it must cost to put it on a caravan."

Before you go TKS try this:

Lighter and cheaper than TKS

Just spray it on the leading edge before flight.

$12.62 on Amazon.com

High-altitude balloons are crewed or uncrewed balloons, usually filled with helium or hydrogen, that are released into the stratosphere, generally attaining between 18 and 37 km (11 and 23 mi; 59,000 and 121,000 ft) above sea level. In 2002, a balloon named BU60-1 reached a record altitude of 53.0 km (32.9 mi; 173,900 ft).^[1]

And the above is on Earth. Best helicopter helicopter will do 30,000 ft.

High altitude balloons are commonly used for weather observation.

On 3/28/2021 at 7:49 AM, N201MKTurbo said:

You would need to carry the balloon envelope and the supply of hydrogen all the way to mars, that’s a lot of weight in itself. You would also need the mechanism for filling it and deploying it. This sounds like a lot to haul around. 

I am thinking of a small balloon folded to a smaller size than the helicopter filled by small H2 tank with remote controlled valve. A balloon weight is definitely less than the helicopter. 

I think a hydrogen balloon would have been more efficient than the helicopter, and it can stay aloft for much longer time.

As an example, U.S. FAR Part 23 requires that the stall speed of a single-engine airplane in landing configuration not exceed 61 knots. This stall speed requirement drives the maximum wing loading the airplane can have. The options are: reduce the empty weight of the airframe or increase the wingspan, like on the Piper Malibu.