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Post by davidrevans on Feb 9, 2017 2:41:31 GMT
Thanks Rob F. will look into it . But it is time to fill the OZZIE sky with oil smoke , pull the chocks and scare the heck out of the animal life..
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Post by davidrevans on Feb 8, 2017 15:04:13 GMT
Reading your questions again Rob , I always thought they figured the target times by using the qualification flight( point to point) then adding a 500Fpm.climb out to cruise level of that flight and a 500Fpm decent rate. That is how I figured the judges came up with the times . I also enter two aircraft , both different types an speed range , fly the routes only once and the time I get is what I post. fly the slowest first, this gives me a feel for the winds aloft and if I need to add or remove a little manifold pressure on the other aircraft to arrive closer to the time. A gauge you can get from DC3 Airways page is a Real wind gauge , I have used it on past aircraft . It shows the direction an speed of winds aloft at your flight level. Easy to read and a handy tool to help with head or tail wind . Part of the fun for me is picking the aircraft, then modifying the panel by adding the FTimer , moving gauges so they scan better for Ifr flights, or like the Caribou the only panel was for turboprop engines and I am flying the C4 with radial piston engine , took me weeks to find gauges for Mp. and prop rpm. that would work right.
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Post by davidrevans on Feb 8, 2017 4:42:02 GMT
I have always equipped my GAAR aircraft with the FTime panel timer which starts at 35Knts on take off and stops at 35Knts on landing roll out. I mount it in a location were it is easily visible. I try to set down on the numbers and if I need too can let it roll out to add a few seconds or slam on the breaks an try to get it close. It is still hard to get a perfect time. I do not go be starting roll to complete stop. I post the FTimer Time. Before I used the timer I would use the clock and start at take off roll and stop time when wheels touched the runway. I flown these for awhile and never finished higher than 3rd but enjoy the screen shots sent in and the chatter on the forum ,some great imagination at work! Have fun and enjoy.
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Post by davidrevans on Feb 7, 2017 16:32:35 GMT
I have found that flying a simple pattern allows me to get closest to target time. I almost always arrive EARLY , so by flying a lap around the field , longer or shorter downwind an final legs , I can adjust the touch down time closer to target time. Enjoy the flights!
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Post by davidrevans on Jan 28, 2017 15:20:49 GMT
My Congratulations to the model builder and film crew , great work!
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Post by davidrevans on Jan 27, 2017 23:51:12 GMT
I enjoyed the restored aircraft, and seeing the ruggedness of the land, a fantastic area that never seems to get shown in movies here in the United States.
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Post by davidrevans on Jan 23, 2017 15:56:04 GMT
Nice thing about flying the Caribou , I can still use any of them!
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Post by davidrevans on Jan 19, 2017 17:16:00 GMT
Like uhug said " simple but usable " which is a good thing at my age! What I can not wait to see is what uhug an the other sim pilots scenery guys come up with during the event. Every year they just get better and better, can almost smell the food cooking on the grills, the oil dripping from the radial engines..
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Post by davidrevans on Jan 18, 2017 13:47:38 GMT
NOTAM : Flight #2. Somebody put rocks in those clouds!
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Post by davidrevans on Mar 7, 2016 13:43:57 GMT
GAAR 2016 Pilot Numbers 013 & 014 Dave Evans BGAK015
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Oct 11, 2015 14:31:59 GMT
Post by davidrevans on Oct 11, 2015 14:31:59 GMT
Just want to say Thanks to all the Bluegrass staff For another fun filled rally , always enjoyed no matter where it is flown.
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Post by davidrevans on Sept 17, 2015 14:02:45 GMT
Enjoying the flights , but found out I had allowed to much on my registration flight ! With the tail winds on the first flight I found my self trying to mush along at 18" of manifold pressure an 2200RPM and still getting there early. Light planes much more effected by the wind . Having Fun and enjoying the screen shots an comments. On to TAURANGA
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Post by davidrevans on Sept 8, 2015 15:26:48 GMT
I suggest the nearest distillery of fine scotch whiskey?
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Post by davidrevans on Sept 6, 2015 16:08:41 GMT
As per NOTAMS ; thought would start a topic for thoughts on improvements or changes.
I really enjoy how every rally is run an set up. The only suggestion maybe to have the target times posted for the first flight only, leave the rest blank. I know I would score worse not knowing if I had to make a long full pattern or drop straight in like a rock , But I feel it would really spread the scores around, showing those who have the skills. Next ; Would like a small rally or separate class for aircraft single engine not more than 90 horse power,designed before 1950, and flown not over 7,000ft , short legs of no more than 120 miles , pilots could fly Ultra Lights , WW1 , Home Builds , Cub , Champs ,Taylor craft, powered gliders, just so it is not over 90 Horse Power. IFR would be; I Follow Roads
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Aug 31, 2015 21:59:20 GMT
Post by davidrevans on Aug 31, 2015 21:59:20 GMT
Time to study ! only change on roster is both planes will be flown FSX . I must have entered FS9 on the Cessna 185, my mistake. LET THE FUN BEGIN .
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