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Reply #45 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 5:03pm

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(I'm picturing Hagar setting a wheelbarrow on it's rests and trying to figure out what that blasted noise was Cheesy

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Wheelbarrows can be a tad unstable at times. Some sort of stall-warning device would come in very handy. Cheesy

PS. I bet this lot have stall-warning horns & all the bells & whistles fitted to their barrers. Ladeez & Gennelmen, I present - the one & only Red Barrows. 8) Wink

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Reply #46 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 5:12pm

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Wheelbarrows can be a tad unstable at times. Some sort of stall-warning device would come in very handy. Cheesy

Thankfully I don't have any hours on wheelbarrows! Grin

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Reply #47 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 6:51pm

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Just as long as you don't rely on it as even the simplest mechanical device can go wrong & the calibration or positioning of the actuator switch might vary considerably on different aircraft, even the same type. Some might work better than others or have a habit of sticking. I think this was one of the reasons for my boss not liking the idea, especially on a basic trainer. Far better to be able to recognise an impending stall without depending on a instrument.

It's not like I need it Grin

- and yes, they vary in sensitivity, for sure.

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Reply #48 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 6:56pm

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If I remember correctly there were several fatal accidents involving the Tomahawk when it first appeared. I don't know what they did to rectify it but some people are still very wary of its bad reputation. The local flying club seems to operate them with no problems but I'm not sure I would fancy learning on one.

PS. Tomahawk Safety Review - February 1997. http://www.aopa.org/asf/asfarticles/sp9702.html

Funny thing: the first airplane I ever controlled was a Tomahawk; took my "discovery" flight in one way back when. Very much like any other low-wing Piper, only with superb visibility . Didn't try any stalls that day. I guess the bottom line is that it's just a little more unforgiving if you push the bottom of the envelope...

BTW, that "Red Barrows" pic is one of the silliest things I've ever seen... but do they do formation "barrowbatics"? I'd like to see that... Cheesy

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Reply #49 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 7:50pm

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BTW, that "Red Barrows" pic is one of the silliest things I've ever seen... but do they do formation "barrowbatics"? I'd like to see that... Cheesy

Indeed they do & I believe the formations are based on the actual ones used by the Red Arrows. I couldn't find any decent photos but this will give you some idea. Cheesy

http://www.allsaints-rangemore.staffs.sch.uk/fdbarrow.html

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