Hank Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Yetti said: Shirley there was a Notice to Mariners.... Shirley few (no?) boaters check Notices to Mariners. Bet there are no laws / regulations that require such, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Hank said: Shirley few (no?) boaters check Notices to Mariners. Bet there are no laws / regulations that require such, either. Shirley if you mess with them the coasties will come shoot you. There is one for the Houston Ship Channel saying you can't be there without checking in to channel control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Featured-Content/Mariners/Local-Notice-to-Mariners-LNMs/District-7/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 ..... and “don’t call me Shirley! “ 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, MooneyMitch said: ..... and “don’t call me Shirley! “ Finally someone got it. :-) 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 hours ago, 1001001 said: Nope, as space gets busier, they need nav and recognition lights just like everyone else. Transponders too. If you look carefully enough, on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Enterprise has red/green nav lights as well as blinking beacons. talk about FAA overreach...Star trek? Spock afraid of having his medical revoked or Kirk having to take a 709 ride? That would make an interesting new star trek episode. The FAA violates the SS Enterprise for busting the class B speed or something... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, mike_elliott said: talk about FAA overreach...Star trek? Spock afraid of having his medical revoked or Kirk having to take a 709 ride? That would make an interesting new star trek episode. The FAA violates the SS Enterprise for busting the class B speed or something... Scotty: Captain, she'll do Warp Factor 9 but I'm limited to 250knots. (Read in Scotty Scottish brogue). 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue on Top Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 hours ago, aviatoreb said: limited to 250knots Impulse warp drive can't handle a bird strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Blue on Top said: Impulse warp drive can't handle a bird strike. I thought that is why the star ship enterprise was equipped with force shields. Kirk: Lieutenant Sulu, force shields up. Sulu: Aye- aye sir. Kirk: Scotty, Warp factor 9. Spock: Sir, FAA AIM 4-4-12 limits below 10,000 feet mil - 250KIAS. Bones: Damn it Spock, we can't remember FAA regulation numbers. Kirk: Scotty, engines, di-lithium crystals warp factor 9. Scotty: Aye captain, but the crystals are cracked and it'll take me 3 weeks to remove them and send them out for inspection and yellow tagged repair. But I'll have her done in two. Kirk: How much will that cost? Scotty: About 120 hours Captain, but I'll only charge for 110. Edited August 4, 2020 by aviatoreb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscalandro Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, mike_elliott said: talk about FAA overreach...Star trek? Spock afraid of having his medical revoked or Kirk having to take a 709 ride? That would make an interesting new star trek episode. The FAA violates the SS Enterprise for busting the class B speed or something... Tom Paris got kicked down to ensign... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibra Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I wonder if the Spirit Of St Louis or the Pitts Special are exempt from the 250ias given their zero forward visibility (I am not saying they will make those speeds nor the aircraft body is stronger than the windshield ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue on Top Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 4 hours ago, aviatoreb said: Scotty: About 120 hours Captain, but I'll only charge for 110. 110, 120 ... whatever it takes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Spirit of St. Louis didn’t have a windshield did it? Best regards, -a- 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue on Top Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (it was prior to regulations) Would have been "Experimental" or CAR 3 ... no bird strike requirements. @carusoam You are correct - no windshield. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Just now, Blue on Top said: (it was prior to regulations) Would have been "Experimental" or CAR 3 ... no bird strike requirements. @carusoam You are correct - no windshield. It’s true - no forward visibility at all. Just a plywood sheet for a windscreen. Edited August 4, 2020 by aviatoreb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue on Top Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, aviatoreb said: The Pre-CAA inspectors are looking at the missing safety cotter pin in one of the elevator hinges. Lucky for all of aviation (just not Lindy), the old guy behind them talks the young officer into a one flight ferry permit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, aviatoreb said: It’s true - no forward visibility at all. Just a plywood sheet for a windscreen. I found the below information on Wikipedia. I believe it is correct. I’ve read several books on Lindbergh including his autobiography. So, without me sifting through the autobiography, here’s the reason for no forward windscreen. “Lindbergh's request, the large main and forward fuel tanks were placed in the forward section of the fuselage, in front of the pilot, with the oil tank acting as a firewall. This arrangement improved the center of gravity and reduced the risk of the pilot being crushed to death between the main tank and the engine in the event of a crash. This design decision meant that there could be no front windshield, and that forward visibility would be limited to the side windows. This did not concern Lindbergh as he was used to flying in the rear cockpit of mail planes with mail bags in the front. When he wanted to see forward, he would slightly yaw the aircraft and look out the side. To provide some forward vision as a precaution against hitting ship masts, trees, or structures while flying at low altitude, a Ryan employee who had served in the submarine service installed a periscope which Lindbergh helped design. It is unclear whether the periscope was used during the flight” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibra Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, MooneyMitch said: When he wanted to see forward, he would slightly yaw the aircraft and look out the side. To provide some forward vision as a precaution against hitting ship masts, trees, or structures while flying at low altitude, a Ryan employee who had served in the submarine service installed a periscope which Lindbergh helped design. It is unclear whether the periscope was used during the flight For landing, I understand he can sideslip to get some drag and visibility, for cruise, how did he managed to look for traffic or navigate, not that periscope? My guess for traffic, he was on procedural ATC service, with separation guaranteed as he was the only guy cleared to cross the atlanatic that day, for navigation, he just need to see 3 stars the 1st night from that side window to figure out the next day heading correction The reg was NX211, the "X" suggest it was experimental with no PAX: that means pre-CAA inspectors in that picture were around for coffee & cookies and went to congrat a brave pilot with a ferry permit, no need to look in deatils or ask silly questions Edited August 4, 2020 by Ibra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) On 7/16/2020 at 1:13 PM, Bob - S50 said: Man there's a lot of negativity on here lately. "Why all the negativity, man!" Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Hero's" 1970 The original "anti-negativity" persona. BTW For many years I thought Jimmy Stewart was the real Lindberhg! :-) Edited August 4, 2020 by cliffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 1:24 AM, 1980Mooney said: Teledyne owns Lycoming. Absolutely not true. Avco has owned Lycoming since 1933. and in 1987 Textron (who owns Cessna and later Beechcraft) bought Avco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 4 hours ago, cliffy said: "Why all the negativity, man!" Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Hero's" 1970 The original "anti-negativity" persona. BTW For many years I thought Jimmy Stewart was the real Lindberhg! :-) Wait..... wait..... seriously? You thought that? Heck, for years I thought he was Glenn Miller ! Jimmy Stewart....... the Tom Hanks of yesteryears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yourpilotincommand Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Here’s some positive words... “I’m going to fly my Mooney this afternoon. Who wants to go?” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, Yourpilotincommand said: Here’s some positive words... “I’m going to fly my Mooney this afternoon. Who wants to go?” Hey, you posted in the wrong thread...... your post belongs in the “positive” thread..... Enjoy your fun Mooney flight ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yourpilotincommand Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, MooneyMitch said: Hey, you posted in the wrong thread...... your post belongs in the “positive” thread..... Enjoy your fun Mooney flight ! I was hoping someone would disagree with me lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Yourpilotincommand said: I was hoping someone would disagree with me lol No way I'm going to disagree with you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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