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  1. Stan Cooper

    Another strange day in the little yellow Vag-A-Bond

    If they removed a Davis reflector and they could see you before, I'd just buy another and put it back in. The name of the game is having a big radar cross section, and the attached 2007 test shows the Davis scored poorly compared to other more sophisticated reflectors. The test was financed by...
  2. Stan Cooper

    Another strange day in the little yellow Vag-A-Bond

    I saw that, but don't know if the surface area is big enough for S-Band, which is much lower in frequency (longer wavelength) than the prevalent marine radar which is X-Band (8 - 12 GHz). Maybe something similar to the Davis reflector, but with larger diameter discs.
  3. Stan Cooper

    Another strange day in the little yellow Vag-A-Bond

    ATC radar operates in the 2.7 GHz to 2.9 GHz frequency band, which is just below S-Band which has a low end at 2.9 GHz. A passive marine radar reflector that covers X-Band as well as S-Band installed inside the fuselage behind the passenger cabin should light you up on ATC radar. They usually...
  4. Stan Cooper

    Another crash departing SEE (San Diego)

    Accident Mustang Aeronautics Mustang II N887QR, 04 Oct 2022 (aviation-safety.net)
  5. Stan Cooper

    Carbon neutral jet fuel production from water and CO2

    I saw the announcement on GAMI's G100UL approval yesterday, Paul. George Braly has been fighting for approval for years and his perseverance finally paid off. :cheers:
  6. Stan Cooper

    Carbon neutral jet fuel production from water and CO2

    Yeah, I saw that. That's a lot of energy and real estate for a miniscule return. Still, the idea of making jet fuel from water and carbon dioxide is mindboggling to me.
  7. Stan Cooper

    Carbon neutral jet fuel production from water and CO2

    This would be a gamechanger if it scales up. Solar jet fuel production from CO2 and water scaled up in field demo | Research | Chemistry World Download the 31 page paper (pdf) HERE.
  8. Stan Cooper

    Ever have a nightmare about flying?

    About a month ago I dreamed that I was a volunteer flying a MiG-29 Fulcrum for the Ukrainian Air Force and got hit by a SAM. The explosion woke me up and I was soaked in sweat. It was real!!
  9. Stan Cooper

    “single engine Cessna” down at Show Low (SOW)

    A stuck open exhaust valve on an O-300 is an accident waiting to happen. It should have been obvious during his runup.
  10. Stan Cooper

    Chances with Adjustment Disorder

    The distinction eludes me, but whatever; I still think it's a shame the OP was subjected to having to respond to three different requests for more information and a yearlong delay in validating his first class medical. Now it looks like @edcba is potentially facing a similar ordeal.
  11. Stan Cooper

    Chances with Adjustment Disorder

    Jake, it's a damn shame you had to go through this apparently unnecessary yearlong exercise. The VA Doc probably was clueless of the unintended consequences of his/her diagnosis.
  12. Stan Cooper

    Maule M-7 down east of Willits

    A Maule Rocket, N1043B, crashed on Sunday, May 30, east of Willits, CA. Both people on board were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Accident Maule MX-7-180C Star Rocket N1043B, 30 May 2022 (aviation-safety.net) From Santa Rosa Press Democrat, June 2, 2022: Two people...
  13. Stan Cooper

    Young pilot dies after takeoff trouble - Cessna 152

    Damn. Just damn. RIP.
  14. Stan Cooper

    Need a recommendation for a Florida airport

    Herlong was right down the road from me, so I flew out of there. If you're near the beaches, Craig. Both are nice GA airports. I was born and raised in Jacksonville.
  15. Stan Cooper

    “single engine Cessna” down at Show Low (SOW)

    More details, Rusty. I believe the 172F stock engine is the Continental O-300 (145 hp). Accident Cessna 172F Skyhawk N5532R, 25 May 2022 (aviation-safety.net)
  16. Stan Cooper

    Happy Armed Forces Day - May 21, 2022

    THANK YOU to all who serve and to all who have served.
  17. Stan Cooper

    China Airlines goes down with 132 souls on board

    Yes. Both the CVR and the FDR were recovered, but both were severely damaged. The news that the crash was caused intentionally by someone on the flight deck is based on data from the FDR indicating the controls were manipulated to put the airplane in a steep nosedown dive.
  18. Stan Cooper

    China Airlines goes down with 132 souls on board

    I just saw that; apparently another case of somebody on the flight deck with mental problems committing suicide and taking a plane load of people with them. Reports Suggest China Eastern Nose Dive May Have Been Intentional (simpleflying.com)
  19. Stan Cooper

    Van's RV-10 down in Marin Headlands - two dead

    There are some interesting comments on Kathryn's Report about the pilot (Briare) by one of his instructors: Kathryn's Report: Van’s RV-10, N54MG: Fatal accident occurred May 06, 2022 in Sausalito, Marin County, California (kathrynsreport.com) and Kathryn's Report: Van’s RV-10, N54MG: Fatal...
  20. Stan Cooper

    FAA Revokes Pilot Certs. After Red Bull Stunt

    An article I read this morning said one of the pilots had requested FAA approval for the stunt, but was denied. He failed to tell other team members about the denial and went ahead with the stunt anyway. Dumb. EDIT - From rk911's link:
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