http://www.risingup.com/forums/ The RisingUp Aviaation discussion forums. Chat about aircraft ownership, piloting, flight training, and general aviation. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.risingup.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.risingup.com/forums/ http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2414-worlds-first-jet-pilot.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:42 GMT Dear Aviation & History Enthusiasts,

My father - Flight Captain Erich Warsitz - is remembered as the first person to fly an aircraft under turbojet power, the Heinkel He 178, on August 27, 1939 and also the first to fly an aircraft under liquid-fueled rocket power, the Heinkel He 176, on June 20 the same year, setting two milestones in aviation history.

Late in 1936 he was seconded by the RLM (Reich Air Ministry) to Wernher von Braun and Ernst Heinkel, because he had been recognized as one of the most experienced test-pilots of the time, and because he also had an extraordinary fund of technical knowledge. Little is known of this pioneer period because of the strict secrecy which shrouded the whole project!

You will find a lot of information about Erich Warsitz and his achievements under Erich Warsitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia . There is also a video of the He 178 with audio commentary by my father, inclusive written translation in English, under YouTube - TheFirstJetPilot's Channel .

It's a little unfortunate that the He 178 quite often doesn't get the recognition it deserves. After all, every other turbine propelled aircraft that has graced or is now gracing our skies has, at best, come second place to it.

Fly save,
Lutz Warsitz ]]> The Hangar warsitz http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2414-worlds-first-jet-pilot.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2413-great-x-c-aircraft.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:24:46 GMT Hi Folks! New to the forum...appreciative of your help! I am in the market for an airplane...looking for your recommendations. Looking to spend in the area of $1600/month on ownership and operation and yes, I will finance it. I would imagine I am in a similar position as many in regards to... Hi Folks!
New to the forum...appreciative of your help!

I am in the market for an airplane...looking for your recommendations. Looking to spend in the area of $1600/month on ownership and operation and yes, I will finance it. I would imagine I am in a similar position as many in regards to the types of aircraft I am considering. It is mainly my wife and I travelling, on trip lengths of generally about 300nm, although I would like the occasional capability to fly to S Florida (I live in NC) which is 600nm. This would be an impossible stretch for all but a few airplanes with more than the relatively standard 50gal tanks. I would really like 4 passenger (2 couples~so about 600lb of people) capability over at least a 2 hour stretch with IFR reserves-this puts the useful load requirement at above 860 pounds or so. I also fly a lot of IFR, so a nice panel and GPS would be nice. The monthly budget with a $200/mo hangar relegates me to I would assume a less than $80k airplane.

So far, I have seriously considered the following: M20C/E/F, Arrow, Cherokee 235 or 180, C182, 50's and 60's Bonanza, Warrior, and Twin Commanche.

I have lots of experience and time in different airplanes, about 3000 hours total, but I do not have the ownership experience. I hope to receive some help from those of you experts that do! I don't feel insurance will be a problem acquiring, but I do not know exactly how much I can expect to pay for a V-tail, for example vs. a 235, and whether that will make the latter a much better buy. Help! ;)

If it helps, I am east coast based, and the only mountains I am flying over are those of the blue ridge. The airplane is for IFR X/C transportation up and down the east coast. I have been renting an Arrow IV with 72gals that has served our purposes QUITE well, especially with the long range that allows us to get to Miami nonstop. I would rather put the $2,000 per month in rental into our own airplane!

Thanks in advance for any inputs and help!
Cheers, Nick ]]> Airplane Ownership EaglDrivr http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2413-great-x-c-aircraft.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2412-emergency-airworthiness-directive.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:17:11 GMT EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE DATE: November 16, 2009 AD #: 2009-24-51 This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) is sent to all owners and operators of all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines. Background This emergency AD results from... EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

DATE: November 16, 2009
AD #: 2009-24-51
This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) is sent to all owners and operators of all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines.

Background
This emergency AD results from TCM reporting three occurrences of rapid wear on the face of hydraulic lifters, part numbers (P/Ns) 657913, 657915, and 657916, at 5, 6, and 38 hours time-inservice. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

Explanation of Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved TCM Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. MSB09-08, dated November 3, 2009. The MSB describes procedures for inspecting engines for hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, and replacing those lifters if installed.

FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Rule
We have identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other TCM
engines of this same type design. This AD requires determining if hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, are installed, and replacing those lifters if installed. You must use the service information described previously to perform these actions.

Effective Date
(a) Emergency AD 2009-24-51, issued on November 16, 2009, is effective upon receipt.

Applicability
(b) This AD applies to all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines with hydraulic valve lifters, part numbers (P/Ns) 657913, 657915, or 657916, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, general aviation airplanes.

Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from TCM reporting three occurrences of rapid wear on the face of lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, at 5, 6, and 38 hours time-in-service. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive hydraulic lifter wear, which can result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. ]]> Airplane Ownership Denny of Oakland http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2412-emergency-airworthiness-directive.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2411-ia-renewal-course-free-pilots-mechanics.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:45:43 GMT I am hosting another Inspection Authorization renewal course at the Oakland Flight Standards District Office on December 16, 2009. The event is FREE for all and is an FAA approved course for IA renewal. In addition if you are a pilot and want to attend, which I highly recommend I can give you... I am hosting another Inspection Authorization renewal course at the Oakland Flight Standards District Office on December 16, 2009. The event is FREE for all and is an FAA approved course for IA renewal. In addition if you are a pilot and want to attend, which I highly recommend I can give you credit for the WINGS Program. However you must have registered in the WINGS program to received credit at the end of my course.

The course starts at 07:00 AM to 4:00 PM and meets the 8-hour requirement for renewal. I encourage everyone to bring a brown bag lunch, as we get 1-hour for lunch. There are eateries within driving distance.

Course No. AWP/02/08/0055/08

The address is:
1420 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 280
Alameda, CA 94803

To make a reservation to attend you can contact the Oakland FSDO at (510) 748-0122 ext. 246. I only have 14-seats still available. This would make a GREAT Christmas gift. ]]> The Hangar Denny of Oakland http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2411-ia-renewal-course-free-pilots-mechanics.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2410-new-airplane-deductions-subcontractors.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:05 GMT i am relatively new to ga and have a question regarding airplane deduction. i am a registered nurse as well as my wife and we'd like to own a new plane such as a da42 or acclaim type s, but would need to be able to deduct this in order to afford. if we are subcontractors flying to a different location every week for different temporary jobs, would this be good enough for a deduction? i know you're not tax attorneys but i can't find any in my area to ask this general question. thanks for any ideas.:confused: ]]> Airplane Ownership poodlemaster http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2410-new-airplane-deductions-subcontractors.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2409-sportys-dvd-kit.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:15:12 GMT Does anybody know what the title of volume 4 of the sporty's private pilot dvd series is? I borrowed a set from my friend, and volume 4 is missing. He thinks that dvd 4 was never in the kit, but can't remember. Any help is appreciated! Thanks! ]]> Student Pilot rharris http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2409-sportys-dvd-kit.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2408-tough-vor-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:04 GMT Hello,

I have been researching how VOR works and I now understand that the transmitting station (vor) sends out both a standing "carrier" signal and a secondary signal rotating at 30x/second (30Khz). I understand that an RF signal is alternating current, so I'm wondering:

1) Does the receiver in the plane detect the phase angle of the +/- angle of the sine wave and use that to align to/from on the OBS?

2) Is the transmitting station "timed" so that the 0/360 radial happens exactly on the 30khz cycle of the rotating array at "zero" phase angle?

Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me understand. ]]> Student Pilot Instrumental http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2408-tough-vor-question.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2406-hey-im-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:20 GMT What's up everyone, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. Hopefully I posted this in the right section! ]]> New members Nutorinoruivy http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2406-hey-im-new.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2405-c172-commanche-250-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:50:02 GMT I am a low time pilot (200 hr. VFR). I recently came across a good deal on a nice Commanche 250. What amount of transition (dual time) should I allow? I'm paying cash for the plane so insurance is not a problem. I was thinking 10-20 hrs. dual. Are there any major issues to think about?
Thanks,
J ]]> Airplane Ownership jonrood http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2405-c172-commanche-250-a.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2404-piper-seneca-iis.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:16:08 GMT Anyone familiar with Piper Seneca II's from a performance/operating cost perspective?

How big of a deal is two gear up landings/on grass/ if properly repaired? ]]> Airplane Ownership wjgesq http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2404-piper-seneca-iis.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2403-trying-identify.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:24:42 GMT Hello, My name is Milo I am trying to identify this plane. Make and model. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/eagle334/quiz5-1.jpg Thank-You Hello, My name is Milo

I am trying to identify this plane. Make and model.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...34/quiz5-1.jpg

Thank-You ]]> The Hangar milo88 http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2403-trying-identify.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2402-e6b-check-math-please.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:16:40 GMT Learning the E6B-- was wondering if someone could double check the math for me-- doing time travel time calculations-- Thanks BOI to U98 Distance: 30 NM Speed: 80KTS Time: 17:20 Learning the E6B-- was wondering if someone could double check the math for me-- doing time travel time calculations--
Thanks



BOI to U98
Distance: 30 NM
Speed: 80KTS
Time: 17:20

BOI to U70
Distance: 62 NM
Speed: 90 KTS
Time: 40:17

55H to 2U7
Distance: 24 NM
Speed: 75 KTS
Time: 30:00 ]]> Student Pilot Pak Ratt http://www.risingup.com/forums/student-pilot/2402-e6b-check-math-please.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2401-going-livermore.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:00:18 GMT I have been inflicted with several forms of aviation since just after

the Nina & Pinta days. Flew with USAF on C-54's & crewed F-100's & T - Birds.
Got involved in formerly secret projects @ General Electric Flight Test Center.
Taught A & P Classes at Burgard High ( Buffalo NY) & currently teach some
Pro Pilot classes at Jamestown Comm Coll. Owned Rag Wing Pipers & some
Cessnas. It seems I can fly any of these just as bad as the other!
Repaired , exported, inspected & messed with quite a few types of aeroplanes.
Argosies, Culvers, a Dart & a "Super V" were in the mix.

I think I'll be in the Livermore CA area from Christmas till Jan 5th or so (?).

Any info on WHAT or WHO to see would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

Ron ]]> New members magman http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2401-going-livermore.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2400-hello-olympia.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:06:41 GMT I just joined the site. I've got 11 hours of flight time and am looking forward to finally getting my pilot's certifcation. I have enjoyed everything about my training so far and am looking forward to next spring when I hope to complete my initial training. ]]> New members Flytime http://www.risingup.com/forums/new-members/2400-hello-olympia.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2399-korea-aerospace-university-lsa-survey.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:39:01 GMT Dear Aviation Enthusiasts, We are currently conducting a research study in order to plan for the development of a new light sport aircraft (LSA). This project is supported by the Korean Ministry of Transport. Our goal is to develop the best light sport aircraft in the world by adhering to the... Dear Aviation Enthusiasts,

We are currently conducting a research study in order to plan for the development of a new light sport aircraft (LSA). This project is supported by the Korean Ministry of Transport. Our goal is to develop the best light sport aircraft in the world by adhering to the specific needs and desires of Aviation enthusiasts.

We would like to know if you are interested in participating in a LSA research survey designed to help us achieve our goals. We place a high value on the opinions and experiences of Aviation enthusiasts in the United States of America. We would be so grateful if you could help.

Anyone with an interest in aviation may take this survey. You do not have to be a pilot.

A $20 check will be issued upon completion of this survey.

Estimated completion time: 25 minutes

If you would like to take our survey please respond to this email (n787wc@gmail.com) with your request. We will then send you the full survey with additional details and directions.

This survey only requires a name for personal information if you do not wish to receive the $20 check.

Thank you very much

Please send an email to n787wc@gmail.com if you wish to participate.

The Korea Aerospace University thanks you for your support.
::: Welcome To KAU :::

Dr. Doo Man Kim
Research Director
Light Sport Aircraft Development Planning
Korea Aerospace University


Ryan S. Lee
LSA Research Representative
n787wc@gmail.com ]]> Airplane Ownership iizasa http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2399-korea-aerospace-university-lsa-survey.html