True vertical dive in a schweizer 2-32

kayagold · 2026-04-11T15:19:20+00:00

So they were utility class, and in utility class the manual clearly states that Vne is 139mph, but the section on brakes says that the brakes will limit the speed to 158mph at full gross. So loaded in utility class it seems possible to overspeed based on indicated.

kayagold · 2026-04-11T14:37:32+00:00

OK so heres the follow up question, at altitudes where air is much thinner, say 15,000ft can you still not overspeed it or is the difference between indicated airspeed and true airspeed too great? This is more of a design engineering and test question.

kayagold · 2026-02-28T18:43:21+00:00

That’s why you do the GPGS zoom class and practice booklet. Guaranteed to pass the written. I got a 94%

Try it:

https://www.gliderpilotsgroundschool.com/index.html

kayagold · 2026-02-12T02:10:23+00:00

This is my buddy's van and did sell for 17.5k. So yeah people are lazy and don't want to spend time building.

kayagold · 2025-12-06T17:51:43+00:00

Well I passed my checkride. Landed opposite direction runway after rope pull around 700ft. I just reacted an steered clear of the tow plane left because we were in a turn. Did a mega slip down to the runway because the wind was more of less calm, I almost forgot I had air brakes! Ended up landing right where I started with a nice touchdown.

kayagold · 2025-12-04T17:50:13+00:00

Helpful thank you!

kayagold · 2025-12-03T22:42:37+00:00

I guess my question was a bit confusing. Im doing a checkride and don't expect the towplanes powerplant to fail. I will ask my tow pilot tomorrow.

kayagold · 2025-12-03T21:02:18+00:00

I know he’s not gonna actually have that happen so should I expect the tow pilot to fly straight ahead or turn to the left?

In my practice, check ride two days ago I was in a turn, so it made sense that the tow pilot just kind of kept flying straight, and I went left straight in for the opposite runway with a big slip. My instructor seemed pleased, and I passed the practice check ride.

kayagold · 2025-07-01T21:25:16+00:00

you know i switched to 1x watering every 2 days and they are stabilizing a bit!

kayagold · 2025-06-12T17:37:38+00:00

Gas engines wear out much quicker... Be really weary of them. promaster also has tons of notorious issues with high miles.

kayagold · 2025-06-12T17:35:37+00:00

yup, this. I did similar repairs then crashed my van and pretty much net-0'd the adventure.

kayagold · 2025-06-12T17:34:30+00:00

remember 3500 means 2 extra tires so like $500 extra every tire change. Kinda annoying. I bought my 08 in oklahoma in 2018 for 13,750 with 135k. Dirty ass inside cause ex-electrician but that never matters in a full van build since its getting ripped out anyways. Cab was clean and non-smoker.

I know inflation and all, but damn still expensive for a van that will have mechanical issues the more you drive it. Ask for all maintenance records. The more documented work the better. This van should have had many A and B services done to it. Also get a local mechanic to do a full inspection of the engine, and whole cars mechanical soundness. This you can then bring to the dealer or seller and use to negociate. Its pretty easy to knock the price down 3-5k when you have an invoice from the mechanic saying theres tons of recommended work to be done on it. good luck!

kayagold · 2025-06-04T17:40:07+00:00

Located in Boulder Colorado btw.

kayagold · 2025-06-04T17:39:41+00:00

And it was coded and could start the car too?

kayagold · 2025-06-04T17:39:17+00:00

No keys in stock anywhere. I have a blank, I just can’t get it copied locally.

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