xplanephil

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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   that's actually how take-off distance is defined regulatory. The take-off distance of a plane is over a 50ft obstacle (i.e. a line of trees at the end of the runway or similar).
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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   you can literally land a carbon cub on a helipad on top of a hotel: https://www.flyingmag.com/carbon-cub-pilot-takes-stol-to-the...
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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   The problem with pusher configuration is that the prop operates in turbulent air, that has already ben disturbed by going around the rest of the airplane. Whereas in tractor configuration, the prop grabs "clean" air. This is tradi
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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   interestingly, I don't have much trouble with that, as it works exactly like most airplanes that I fly as a pilot. An airplane autopilot is a dumb device, in that it does execute _exactly_ the plan you tell it to, and it is up to the p
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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   The guy who ignores all established standards (do one thing well) in order to reinvent a square wheel, now works for the company, that, wait a minute, has been well known for ignoring all established standards (IE box model anyone?). Yup, h
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   by xplanephil 4y ago

   Forgive my ignorance, but what's this "deadline for EICAS" you are talking about? Are they going to change part 25 certification requirements? Is there a source, a draft document for that?