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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic Wheel AlignmentHello all. I recently checked my wheel alignment and there is considerable toe-in. I want to make an adjustment and am looking for details of the "steel pipe method". I'm assuming a long steel pipe slid...2023-05-20 22:04:48 -
Flyer 1 created a new forum topic Adjusting Wheel AlignmentHello all. I recently checked my wheel alignment and there is considerable toe-in. I want to make an adjustment and am looking for details of the "steel pipe method". I'm assuming a long steel pipe slid...2023-05-20 21:55:10
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Slip or Skid?I filmed some flying with my Buoyancy (AOA)/Sideslip Gauge today. Being able to see and manipulate the relative wind (AOA and Sideslip Angle) has turned out to be an interesting training tool. In Stick...2022-07-12 15:00:20
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Angle of Attack/Angle of Sideslip IndicatorHere is my AOA/AOS gauge from a different angle. From here, you can clearly see both arrows reading the relative airflow (wind) at the same time. The rod is at the same angle as the wing (cord) and is...2022-06-21 02:54:40
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Visual AOA GaugeHere is my Angle of Attack and Angle of Sideslip gauge in action. The rod is at the same angle as the wing (cord) and the black arrows point directly into the relative wind at all times. This makes it...2022-06-20 04:31:30
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Power Off Stall Down LandingI'm a fan of Langewiesche's book Stick & Rudder. In it he writes, "The "stall-down" landing requires that you blend the approach glide, the flare-out, and the slowing up of the airplane all into one...2022-01-01 02:31:24
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Ground Reference ManeuversPracticing some low altitude, ground reference maneuvers around pivot irrigation alfalfa fields. Good airspeed and plenty of places to land. :D https://youtu.be/uPu4USuWOa82021-09-28 01:41:46
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic VIDEO: Power Off 180, Stall-down LandingMounted the iphone this morning. Sorry for the shakiness. I need to try a different mount. This was a power off 180. Pattern altitude was 500' AGL. Langewiesche's "stall-down" landing with minimal...2021-09-08 21:45:26
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Flyer 1 created a new forum topic Pull to the Left on TouchdownHello all. I have a question. When doing a three point landing, with the engine idling, is it normal to experience a pull to the left on touchdown? I ask because with the engine idling, I would think there...2021-07-26 02:33:45