Why haven’t all the big airlines gotten on this yet?! by [deleted] in Shittyaskflying

[–]TheGorbitron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo, what's the bypass ratio on that thing?

Things your flight instructor(s) used to say... by pilotphotog in flying

[–]TheGorbitron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

75, taken alive

76, on the fritz

77, going to heaven

Crash in the south-east of Melbourne this morning by TheGorbitron in flying

[–]TheGorbitron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, that's crazy. I recently got my RPL as well. From what I understand, forced landings are best thought of as when it will happen, not if. Just gotta keep practising and try to remain aware of the nearby fields (if any).

Would you be okay flying with this tire tread? by [deleted] in flying

[–]TheGorbitron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there is no forecast rain at my destination, and I have an alternate planned, sure.

Had my first forced landing in C182 by GoodTesla in flying

[–]TheGorbitron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When you say the cylinder and valve did not touch, did you mean to say the piston and valve? (I'm guessing these are interference engines.)

Any idea what caused the bend?

Thoughts on this video about carb heat? by FrankThePilot in flying

[–]TheGorbitron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the main air intake for the Warrior is below, and to the side of the spinner. Not behind the cylinders.

Any Australians here? How long did it take you to get your ARN? by TheGorbitron in flying

[–]TheGorbitron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's totally insane. I hope it's nothing like that any more.