Hangar Flying

Wow! With all the trees, dirt and wind shear off the buildings, how do the T-6 and Twin do??

I also use 2000' as a rule of thumb for safe take offs and landings.  Factor in fuel/pax load, density altitude and wind and I've done 1800' without problems.  For brakes, I replaced the Clevelands with Robbie Grove's 2 years ago and stopping has never been a problem since.

I have found that for short field takeoffs, I do better by maintaining neutral elevator until 65, then rotating at 70.  Keeping the drag at a minimum while gaining speed helps until rotation.  I fly 120 on downwind, 100 base, 90 final and 80 over the fence.  Try not to use the board untill short final.  Touchdown is right about 72 with long runways using Bert's "Canard on the horizon" viewpoint.  By holding a slower downwind, the whole landing sequence is slower and less apt to get out of hand.  Also, by keeping the speed down using board and rudders as needed takes care of any excess speed.  I also use full forward slips to increase decent rate and found that in my airplane, it works as well as 45 degree dutch rolls.

I heard once that brother Dick has landed much shorter using the "Under the Canard" view, but that is probably just rumor?  I've thought about it but am concerned about hitting my prop at high angle of attack.

By the way, I'll be flying comercial Tuesday to Seattle and headed home Thursday.  Maybe I'll stop by and eyeball the strip.

Bruce, is this wx ever going to break???

Well, didn't make it to Red Bluff.  Another story of, "ground too high, clouds too low"!

Left LMT headed for Fall River Mills to follow the power lines down through the canyon which is the lowest route over the Syskiyous; no luck and snow in all the passes.  Then headed for Weed, CA around Mt Shasta with her head in clear air and shoulders in the clouds with the same results.

So, I did what any determined avi8or would do......headed into clear air and had a blast just flying around doing some sight seeing.  The wx has been so bad this winter that some sun and mid level stratus really made the day!

Oh, forgot to mention that the E/P Mags performed flawlessly.  Not a miss, not a stumble, nothing but lots and lots of airplane noise for 1.5hrs!  I called Brad at Emag to congratulate him on a job well done and he asked if I was finally a "happy boy".  Yes I am, thank you!

Then he let me know that the next step for EMag is the development of a cockpit control that will let the pilot adjust the timing in flight.

Sounds good Brad, I'll continue to post the E/P Mag results as more time is flown.

I frequently travel with a standard size airline carry on that fits perfectly in the back seat.  On top of that, the laptop/work case with all my files, etc.  Both items get strapped down with the GIB's belt and shoulder harness.

Anything else I need to bring goes on the floor with my jacket over it so that with some twisting, I can reach over the seat back and grab it in flight.  The jacket also acts as packing for anything on the floor.  Gone through some pretty ruff air in the 500+ hours I've been using this a/c for work and have never had baggage come loose.

I've never seen anyone hang a suit in an Ez, but...

I spoke with Brad at Emag this morning and he said he would send (today or Monday) two NEW series units as replacements for the red/gold versions that I now have.

http://www.emagair.com/113.htm

The wireing is different, but if the "mis' problem is solved, then it is definately worth the effort.  Brad also said that if I still have a mis, then the problem is NOT IN THE IGNITIONS.  I'll have to check that one out since my Slicks never missed.

If he does what he says, then I'll have them on and testing next week.

I'll let you know what's up.

Can only recommend Gary Hertzler.  He carves (fondles) them himself, flys a Vari and is very helpful when it comes to drag reduction and how to do 'stuff'.  And he is Awesome to work with.  I've flown his prop for 3 years and can recommend him highly.

Hertzler@yahoo.com

480 897 8167

Good luck

Yesterday 6FEB06 I flew .4 hrs all attitudes and throttle settings with "0" misses.  Don't know what was done differently or maybe we have a break in period, but the O320 never missed a beat!

Today I fly 3.3 hrs and 530NM from KFalls to LA for a couple days work and RTB.  Will advise E/P Mag status at that time.  This is the Final Test.

Dave, Anytime.  Your ride up the coast is something I LOVE to do.  Nothing like running full bore at 20' and go into a pull up just to watch the earth get smaller!

Watch out for birds!