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Post by johnl on Dec 22, 2008 16:44:36 GMT -5
The word "bounce" isn't used much these days by DC-3 pilots - the preferred expression is "ultrashort touch'n'go".
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Post by woodhick803 on Dec 22, 2008 17:57:18 GMT -5
Word I got was "sometimes they just land hard."
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Post by Smithy on Dec 23, 2008 1:53:26 GMT -5
I always thought the bounce was to confirm it was really land as opposed to water..?!!
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Post by Dave Evans bgak015 on Dec 23, 2008 4:58:12 GMT -5
I have found that "Bounce" can be stopped by forgetting to put landing gear down!!!
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 23, 2008 6:35:21 GMT -5
All,
As Christmas is nearly upon us, particularly here in Australia, I will be making the pilgrimage from Sydney to Melbourne to see my family for a few days. Even though I work for an airline, I choose to drive the 900 odd km (560 mi for our imperial friends). Consequently, I will be off-line for these few days. At least I won't have to worry about snow drifts and blizzards, just the odd kangaroo or wombat, both of which can be more damaging to your car.
I wish you and your families all the best for this festive season, however you celebrate it, and stay safe.
Oh, and I hope the "big fella" brings you that something special - like a new Saitek yoke and throttle quadrant and rudder pedal combination with an extra throttle quadrant for multi-engine aircraft operations - could come in really handy for the GAAR.
Merry Christmas.
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Post by woodhick803 on Dec 23, 2008 6:37:19 GMT -5
Quoted from davebgak015: "I have found that "Bounce" can be stopped by forgetting to put landing gear down!!!"
Wicked cool dude!! ;D
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Post by Capt Zlogg on Dec 23, 2008 11:03:52 GMT -5
All, As Christmas is nearly upon us, particularly here in Australia, I will be making the pilgrimage from Sydney to Melbourne to see my family for a few days. Even though I work for an airline, I choose to drive the 900 odd km (560 mi for our imperial friends). Consequently, I will be off-line for these few days. At least I won't have to worry about snow drifts and blizzards, just the odd kangaroo or wombat, both of which can be more damaging to your car. I wish you and your families all the best for this festive season, however you celebrate it, and stay safe. Oh, and I hope the "big fella" brings you that something special - like a new Saitek yoke and throttle quadrant and rudder pedal combination with an extra throttle quadrant for multi-engine aircraft operations - could come in really handy for the GAAR. Merry Christmas. Excellent work, comrade Andrey, and a masterly cover. The Kommintern wishes you "good hunting" and do not forget the Minox! The goods can be left in the usual place. Capt. Zlogg vp crunch div GAAR013
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Post by Ed Burke on Dec 23, 2008 15:07:23 GMT -5
Andrevic, be very careful with your dealings with Comrade Zlogg as the "leaving of goods" will be watched ! You thought those 'safety cams' and 'speed cameras' were for monitoring traffic; yes, but not only. Our capitalistic big brothers are ever watchful.
And if I can get away with it I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ONE AND ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS, cheers, Ed
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Post by pterodactyl (George) on Dec 24, 2008 12:47:28 GMT -5
Here I thought that BOUNCE was just a normal way to end a successful flight. I do on occassion forget to extend the landing gear but then BOUNCE just becomes DRAG Merry Christmas to all from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada If you look on Google Earth you can see where I play (at work) corner of Ellice and Ferry Road west side big complex (Perimeter Aviation) (-30C this morning at the airport, good thing I didn't have to go into work today)
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Post by bgad050 on Dec 25, 2008 5:37:44 GMT -5
Andrew
I have been discussing options with some friends and we have a point in need of clarification.
The point that you can fly multiple aircraft.
Do you:
1.Fly the complete GAAR rally in each aircraft.
2.Fly individual legs in different aircraft.
This has been a hot topic on the Westcoast ATC T/S channel and several of us are a little confused.As this is only my second GAAR i am reliant on information from other pilots and some of them have stated that in previous rallies you could fly different aircraft over the duration of the rally.
BGAD050
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Post by Bill Hendrix (bgas046) on Dec 25, 2008 6:26:05 GMT -5
Andrew I have been discussing options with some friends and we have a point in need of clarification. The point that you can fly multiple aircraft. Do you: 1.Fly the complete GAAR rally in each aircraft. 2.Fly individual legs in different aircraft. This has been a hot topic on the Westcoast ATC T/S channel and several of us are a little confused.As this is only my second GAAR i am reliant on information from other pilots and some of them have stated that in previous rallies you could fly different aircraft over the duration of the rally. BGAD050 I'm sure Andrew will confirm this but since I am a long time participant in the GAAR, I will go ahead and answer your question. Each aircraft you fly is a separate and stand-alone entry so you fly the entire Rally in each aircraft.
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Post by Bill Von Sennet on Dec 25, 2008 11:05:55 GMT -5
Bill (bgas046) is correct. Each entry must be flown for every flight in the rally.
GAAR 2008 was an exception.. In that rally conducted by Deer Valley, only one entry was permitted, and you flew several different aircraft as specified for the flights.
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Post by peter on Dec 25, 2008 15:29:08 GMT -5
The Butler coughed gently, The English Gentleman looked up and said “Yes Hawkins”, “A letter for you Sir” replied Hawkins he leant slightly forward offering a small silver tray upon which was a letter, The English Gentleman sat upright, placed his glass of single malt on the small table and picked up the letter.
After reading the letter he picked up his glass of whisky and raising it to his mouth took a sip………….”Hawkins” he said “Yes Sir” replied the Butler, “Hawkins start packing we are off to the Colonies again”, “Yes Sir said the redoubtable Hawkins, will Sir be requiring his Dinner Jacket” “Of course Hawkins, of course, standards to maintain”, “I understand” said Hawkins.
After Hawkins had left The English Gentleman turned the letter over and started to make a few notes on the reverse:
Fortnum and Mason…………Food Hampers London Gin………20 Bottles Islay Single Malt………20 Bottles Pimms…………….20 Bottles
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Post by woodhick803 on Dec 25, 2008 17:48:22 GMT -5
Quoted from peter above: "Fortnum and Mason…………Food Hampers "London Gin………20 Bottles "Islay Single Malt………20 Bottles "Pimms…………….20 Bottles"
Now there's a gent who knows how to fly a rally. Thumbs up and cheers, old chap.
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Post by bgad050 on Dec 25, 2008 19:01:55 GMT -5
Thank you gentleman,that was my interpretation of the rules,just needed clarification for other gentlemen of advancing years.
I shall be flying 3 aircraft for the Rally
4 engine: B24D Liberator
2 engine: DC3 (of course)
single: Spitfire MkXIV ContraProp
It'll be difficult taking Peter's advice in the single engine job so i'll have to forego the food hampers and settle for a case of Bundaberg Rum.
Tally Ho Gentlemen and Bottoms Up
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