Recent content by igorek82

I did 3 hours of spin training (upright, inverted, flat, accelerated, crossover... 13-15 turns each) in the Pitts S2C halfway through my PPL and the hardest thing was going back to flying a C172 :yesnod: I'm a firm believer that spin training is an absolute must in an appropriate airplane...

Coma24, great video, thanks for sharing! I've landed at 22 at CDW quite a few times at night, although always VFR ;)

I really really tried to love QT Halos but couldn't, especially in the winter the foam plugs take a really long time to expand and don't feel comfortable inside the ear canal... With that said, I really like my Zulus (PFX); at first I thought the size of the battery box/volume control (it's...

RalphInCA, I fall sleep a lot quicker to John and Martha than I do to Sportys ;-) This is seriously the way I picked the "winner" between the two... on the bright side, falling asleep is now quick and painless!

Re: The impossible turn made possible---simulated engine failure from 600' with turnb Nauga is correct, the range remains the same. What does change is the time spent gliding, which is decreased with increase in weight, thus leaving you with less time to attempt engine restart, checklists...

I'd like to re-live my first solo again ;) no, seriously, enjoy the moment!!!

Re: The impossible turn made possible---simulated engine failure from 600' with turnb This was interesting - Stationary and Windmilling Propeller Drag - http://www.peter2000.co.uk/aviation/misc/prop.pdf "Conclusion - The main goal of this investigation was simply to determine whether a...

Re: The impossible turn made possible---simulated engine failure from 600' with turnb I recall reading somewhere (i'll post the source if i find it) that 45 deg is not optimal, but "safest" angle of the bank for the impossible turn...

Re: The impossible turn made possible---simulated engine failure from 600' with turnb Great video, thanks! It looks like the obstructions at the departure end of the runway, such as trees, etc, if any, should increase the 500 AGL hard limit...

Re: The impossible turn made possible---simulated engine failure from 600' with turnb Inspired by the OP I did some testing today in 172SP with 2nd set of eyes/pilot and video as proof. This was done at a safe altitude, wind light and variable, from simulated take-off climb at Vy (74 KIAS)...

It's amazing how much one can see with peripheral vision when can't see straight ahead! Enjoy!

Also don't stress not soloing at 25 hrs, some CFIs won't let you solo until you can fly the whole PTS well, and while it's arguably not the best approach, I've seen it happen! Also don't rush, enjoy the experience! Don't give up! My 2c.

The most fun I've ever had with the pants on was while flying taildraggers....

Eman, I got my PPL at CDW and currently fly out of MMU... both airports are fine and are GA-friendly (well, as friendly as they can be, near the big city) and pricey... feel free to ask any specific questions shall you have any.

Josh, What do you fly? When do you fly? I might be interested if the schedule allows... I also fly out of KMMU... feel free to PM.