Brett_Henderson wrote on Mar 13^th, 2007 at 7:15am:


A- men to that, brother!!

As I said, looking at that I realize I have come close a few times but avoided such a fate by going around.
I don't know about everyone else, but all of my primary instructors drilled that into my head (that it's smarter than trying to salvage a bounce or any crappy approach)... and they were all fond of yelling "go around!" unexpectedly, even if my approach was perfect... excellent practice.

BTW, just this morning I al....most... went around on my second approach: I was trying to drop it in steep and short, and it being an SP in good condition, as I cleared the fence it just said:
"No... sorry...I think I'd like to float for awhile; you got one knot too fast;  nyah nyah...pull back to slow down, and I'll balloon like crazy...go ahead- try to push my nose down, maybe that'll work...dumbass..."
Ever get mad at an airplane? 

But I had plenty of runway, so I just slipped it for a moment (yes! With full flaps!! Gasp!!!    ), and she settled right down. Landed longer than I'd wanted, but still with plenty of runway left, and a short rollout.

But for a second there, I was so close to going around...had there been any appreciable wind, I probably would have... although with a good breeze, I wouldn't have come in long... LOL...

Brett_Henderson wrote on Mar 13^th, 2007 at 9:57pm:

you know what I mean though...?
C152s are more... obedient.
The SP and I are are warming up to each other, though... during that first flight in calm air, I could really feel how powerful and well-rigged she is... a real pleasure to fly. And she learned a few things about me...

TSC. wrote on Mar 13^th, 2007 at 5:13am:


LOL!!!!!

But one question begs to be answered.  What became of the guy responsible for all this?

Fozzer wrote on Mar 14^th, 2007 at 11:59am:


Don't forget the duct tape. and baling wire... 

Brett_Henderson wrote on Mar 14^th, 2007 at 10:45am:


The most important thing to remember about the Skyhawk's little sister is that when you reduce power, it comes down. immediately. Glides safely and all that, but it just won't float. Also perfect for "dive bomber"-style steep approaches: full flaps, power out, and point it at the numbers. You'll pretty much reach the point of flare at just the right speed. Very useful if the fan stops... I only learned fairly recently how easy it is to dump 20 degrees of flaps abeam the numbers, pull the power out, and drop and turn for a nice landing. Works quite well, because with everything hanging out, it just doesn't want to go anywhere except down.

  I wonder if you ever really tried to fit in one... I've flown in them with instructors who were pretty gangly. they hated it, but seemed to manage OK.
   I often wonder if anyone has tried to make a mod that will allow the seat to go back a little more... that would probably do the trick.
Or heck- most old 150-series Cessnas have seat backs that go all the way back (often without warning)... maybe you could just fly it that way, with your legs straight out. Find one with only lap belts, and you won't feel like you're being reckless.

As far as weight goes, yeah, at +200lbs you'd  want to go alone and pack a light lunch. But do pack a lunch- it will take you some time to get where you're going... LOL!

I enjoy them; I really should renew my renter's currency in the two trusty-if-crusty 152s at MSFS... sometimes it's just more fun bumping around in one of the "little guys". I may even maintain that once I join the club... they don't have any 150s. Maybe I can convince them to buy an Aerobat...

I came across this the day after it happened at my local Airfield EGBS Shobdon....>>>>

http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resources/dft_avsafety_pdf_500471.pdf

Totally destroyed.

The remains of the aircraft were shovelled up by a Farm Tractor with a scoop mounted in front, and emptied into the back of a lorry... ...!

....just a pile of wood and bits of canvas.... ...!

Paul... ...!

kevin wrote on Mar 15^th, 2007 at 7:53am:


Tee-Hee.... ...!

Whenever I am flying a "Retractable Gear" aircraft during our "Multiplayer Flights", I stick a notice on my monitor....

"Don't forget the bleedin' WHEELS!"... ...!

LOL... ...!

Paul... ...!

A very good reason for extra lessons in "Complex Type" aircraft!...LOL...!