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Joe Perkel · 12 December 2008, 08:04 PM

Discussion.....

Any review of aviation safety in general is helpful in that it should contribute favorably to "pilot state of mind", and "go no go" ,... both critical elements.

Ok then, I'll redirect to directly relevant WWI replica issues

It's going to be years before I fly one of these things (WWI replica). One thing I know for sure, between now and then even if I want to,... I wont be getting any time in one! Despite known deficiencies, I still do (as do others), want to build one of these things,..why? (Rhetorical question).

So what do I know with some degree of certainty about handling characteristics, and what can I learn or do about it?....

1) Airfoil (low lift, abrupt break)

2) Narrow speed range

3) Narrow wheel base (land plane)

Remedy?

Maintain flying speed and directional control? Hmm, sounds a bit familiar. Those mean spirited NTSB guys seem to keep accusing us pilots of failing to maintain either or both!

So a question that comes to my mind then.....

What production dual aircraft can best simulate and practice for this apparent squirreliness prior to test flight?

12 December 2008, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Joe Perkel Forum Ace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami / Sebring, Florida Posts: 1,280	Handling Characteristics Discussion..... Any review of aviation safety in general is helpful in that it should contribute favorably to "pilot state of mind", and "go no go" ,... both critical elements. Ok then, I'll redirect to directly relevant WWI replica issues It's going to be years before I fly one of these things (WWI replica). One thing I know for sure, between now and then even if I want to,... I wont be getting any time in one! Despite known deficiencies, I still do (as do others), want to build one of these things,..why? (Rhetorical question). So what do I know with some degree of certainty about handling characteristics, and what can I learn or do about it?.... 1) Airfoil (low lift, abrupt break) 2) Narrow speed range 3) Narrow wheel base (land plane) Remedy? Maintain flying speed and directional control? Hmm, sounds a bit familiar. Those mean spirited NTSB guys seem to keep accusing us pilots of failing to maintain either or both! So a question that comes to my mind then..... What production dual aircraft can best simulate and practice for this apparent squirreliness prior to test flight? __________________ Joe http://sopwith-baby.com/ M.V.R. Showed us what happens when you don't stick to your own rules. Last edited by Joe Perkel; 12 December 2008 at 08:13 PM.