Battson
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"Flying"
Last Activity: 12-01-2022, 10:39 PM
Joined: 10-04-2013
Location: New Zealand
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Battson commented on schu's to Operation Notice from Bob about Fuel Tanks on Systems with Fuel PumpsThat is a very interesting read. -
This is something we agree on
I thoroughly enjoy the huge rudder authority. Slipping and control in crosswinds, just as you say.
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Well, obviously that's not what I said. I've said I think it adds risk and that I don't see clear benefits.
If someone wants to explain how...Leave a comment:
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There will be many different system designs, each with it's own risks and advantages. I think the problem is, we are mixing them all into one discussion,... -
I don't think we need consensus, and it would be a mistake to force it. -
Let's have a conversation about risk levels, rather than getting emotive about it.
I have been quite clear that I support your right to do...Last edited by Battson; 11-29-2022, 09:24 PM.Leave a comment:
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For the benefit of new builders reading this thread, I want to reiterate that there have been several near misses and at least one fatality in Bearhawk...Leave a comment:
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This "changing tanks regularly" approach to fuel management makes zero sense to me, in a high wing aircraft. It's nothing personal, just looking...Last edited by Battson; 11-29-2022, 06:10 PM.Leave a comment:
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^ DO THIS.
I've been flying on nothing but BOTH for a decade and 1,000 hours now, in every possible fuel configuration you can imagine. Zero...Last edited by Battson; 11-28-2022, 03:28 PM.Leave a comment:
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I haven't many good suggestion, sorry. Some certified designs I've seen use a bit sheet of leather type of stuff, with slots cut for the pedals - but... -
Footwell - seal it up!
We just passed the 1,000 hour inspection / ten years of annuals. I wanted to really go through the plane with a fine-toothed comb, as by this point a...Last edited by Battson; 11-27-2022, 08:22 PM. -
We need to think carefully about this, CAA / CASA / FAA etc may decide that these represent SBs or ADs and compliance may be considered mandatory in some...Last edited by Battson; 11-24-2022, 04:33 PM.Leave a comment:
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Failure is not an option?? Nobody told my tailwheel that, it has failed about a half a dozen times! This isn't a Bearhawk issue, it just comes with the...Last edited by Battson; 11-24-2022, 04:18 PM.Leave a comment:
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I assume that's your spring which is steel. Titanium spring should bend less, which may also improve your results. It would also be lighter which is ... -
Subsequent thought, it's probably more straightforward and less risky to modify your tailwheel so the stinger attach point is 10 degrees offset, rather... -
A few thoughts: I think correct heat treatment will be rather important. But I understand impurities present during heat treatment can cause it to become...Last edited by Battson; 11-22-2022, 03:23 PM. -
I feel we can almost foretell the Vans RV-15 being a "backcountry capable" plane. Time will tell. At first glance, I just don't see it having... -
The 2500 lbs is determined by the springs in the gear. Above that weight, they would bottom out with a heavy landing and could cause damage. The structure...
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