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by Jim Hardin
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Short Field Takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 10077

Re: Short Field Takeoff

It always seemed to me that many airplanes get off the ground quicker doing a simulated soft field take off compared to a short field done by the book. The problem is that once off the ground there is no energy to climb. Yes you would have to accelerate in ground effect to reach Vx. But that is a d...
by Jim Hardin
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Short Field Takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 10077

Re: Short Field Takeoff

Well, I think they used a tail dragger because most of people who need to take off short are flying taildraggers - the backcountry crowd. If you want to see a tricycle doing similar magic lookup Zenith 750 short take off videos on youtube... too me personally seems like a tricycle with proper tires...
by Jim Hardin
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Short Field Takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 10077

Re: Short Field Takeoff

I am predisposed to think flaps set, full power with brakes on then release and hold as near a tail dragging attitude will beat any other techniques... Not sure about the bolded part. My thought is you’re trying to minimize drag in all it’s forms. That includes induced drag. Hence, I’d think you’d ...
by Jim Hardin
Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Short Field Takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 10077

Short Field Takeoff

I did watch Paul's recent webinar on the subject. http://www.eaavideo.org/detail/videos/webinars/video/5987956462001/webinar--less-than-ideal:-short-field-soft-field-and-obstacle-operations?autoStart=true AOPA presented one recently on the technique but I can't find it. They were using a C-180 and t...
by Jim Hardin
Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico
Replies: 19
Views: 35209

Re: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico

Hi , thanks for your response. I am "officially" going for my PPL, but it's taken much longer than anticipated and haven't soloed yet. I do have a medical certificate, but might just go for sport pilot for now and add on the PPL later Hoping to eventually buy an LSA so thought it might be...
by Jim Hardin
Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Safety Corner
Topic: To turn or not to turn
Replies: 12
Views: 21428

Re: To turn or not to turn

In reality, you would not make a 270 degree turn followed by a 90 degree turn the other direction. That's not what I advocated, Tim. What I said is 180 plus another 45, followed by 45 the other way, for a total of 270. So, we are in agreement this is a 225 degree turn in one direction, followed by ...
by Jim Hardin
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico
Replies: 19
Views: 35209

Re: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico

MegL: Best to start a new topic rather that trying graft into an existing one. Throughout this Topic the merits of a Private Pilot Certificate With one form of medical are discussed. Those questions would apply to you, in that you specify Sport Pilot. Is there some compelling reason to go the SP rou...
by Jim Hardin
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: I'm Back (CTLS)
Replies: 0
Views: 10137

I'm Back (CTLS)

I'm probalby the last to know but here is a LINK
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all ... 0131epilot
by Jim Hardin
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Instuctor interview
Replies: 79
Views: 51278

Re: Instuctor interview

I'm with Dan on revoking CFI's for attitude :D

Now if we could just get the cost of hearing aids down! That clown comparing them to TV's really irks me.
by Jim Hardin
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Big MAC?
Replies: 6
Views: 16175

Re: Big MAC?

No pain, no gain :P
by Jim Hardin
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: Mt Whitney in January
Replies: 8
Views: 15026

Re: Mt Whitney in January

Nice! Thanks for posting.
by Jim Hardin
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Big MAC?
Replies: 6
Views: 16175

Big MAC?

Teaching as well as using Weight and Balance to determine CG is always interesting... I prefer using the Station and CG envelope in inches rather than Moment/1000. But Station can get interesting if the forward GC limit is not fixed. Then you have to interpolate the results to make sure you are stil...
by Jim Hardin
Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Oshkosh Airventure 2019
Replies: 1
Views: 8813

Re: Oshkosh Airventure 2019

Pack your gloves just in case :D
by Jim Hardin
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Rotax 912 uls electrical question
Replies: 22
Views: 25170

Re: Rotax 912 uls electrical question

I am curious what sort of amp load you are drawing through all of this???

Expect to see 'high' amp loading after start, tapering off as the battery is recharged.
by Jim Hardin
Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Instuctor interview
Replies: 79
Views: 51278

Re: Instuctor interview

I agree on the simplicity Eddie! The younger as well as the older who find themselves having to step down are the biggest group of Glass cockpit supporters! Whereas I was more impressed with the instrument panel of a Pipistrel Alpha that came in for service. I had to think a second to be sure it had...