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  1. Jaybird180

    What is Infant Mortality TBF for Lycoming IO-360?

    What can we ascertain from the graph? Perhaps a refutation of infant mortality? I'm hesitant. I suspect that considering the fleet-wide use of the IO-360 this data set (not using engine hours) isn't extensive enough to see if the accident rate plateaus or goes down as a function of time. So, I...
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    What is Infant Mortality TBF for Lycoming IO-360?

    Anyone know what the acceptable range is when a new engine is considered low risk? I haven't been able to find any good data, though it is generally agreed that infant mortality is a real thing and a real risk that should be respected. I have however, seen a curved chart that risk is highest at...
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    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    I’ve experienced simulated engine out and flap failure to a full landing. I also experienced real-world CB failure to a landing, but turns out that one was just the landing light….and it was daytime
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    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    I guess my brand of sarcasm doesn’t translate well to the medium.
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    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    I'm doing it the way the CFI wants it done and I think I've become a better stick and rudder in exchange for my patience. Will I continue doing it this way?...probably mostly, and I see the merits. I'll leave it there. Example: we were supposed to fly today, but ....can't! and it's going to...
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    What are the advantages of X-plane 12?

    Looks like a new computer is in my future.
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    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    Here's a little clarification about what's happening, but I also need to pull a few punches for the sake of anonymity. Most of my flying has been at what many pilots have called "short fields"- drop it in behind the trees and get it on speed and stopped in 600ish feet to make the turnoff. I'm...
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    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    My comment: apparently you missed the sarcasm.
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    What are the advantages of X-plane 12?

    @bluesideup I'm wondering if you have a GPU or memory failure going on.
  10. Jaybird180

    What are the advantages of X-plane 12?

    What year iMac/ OS minimum do you recommend?
  11. Jaybird180

    Power configuration settings in the pattern

    No, that's called being argumentative.
  12. Jaybird180

    Who invented the VASI?

    Speak with authority, even when the answer is from left field.
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    What are the advantages of X-plane 12?

    I'm thinking about dropping some coin on the Turtle Beach Velocity One yoke setup. By all indications it works with XP11, thought TB doesn't "officially" claim so. I haven't seen any reports that it will work with XP12 on a Mac. If so, it's another reason in favor of making the purchase. We have...
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    Thinking about personal Wx minimums

    Hi Scott- Long time no see. Name of App?
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    Less flaps for XWind landings

    Here's the section on Crosswind Landing in the C172S POH: When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting required for the field length. If flap settings greater than 20°are used in sideslips with full rudder deflection, some elevator oscillation may be felt at normal approach...
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    Cessna 150 child seat

    What year was that when the C150 was $6,995?
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    Less flaps for XWind landings

    I found this is Ch 9 of the AFH: "Before an airplane is type certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it is flight tested to ensure it meets certain requirements. Among these is the demonstration of being satisfactorily controllable with no exceptional degree of skill or...
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    Less flaps for XWind landings

    I've heard some pilots say they don't use full flaps when the XWinds are high, gusts are high, or other conditions where they are concerned about control authority. Is this another OWT?
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    Learning Styles- Do they change for Flight Training

    Hey, I've got an XYZ learning style...or do I? Are students the same in the air as they are on the ground? I've heard it said: an airplane is the worst classroom man ever invented. What do you think?
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    Thinking about personal Wx minimums

    Did you reevaluate your personal mins after that experience?
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