Recent content by kestrel

Towns don't show up on small devices that put the user information above the post instead of beside it. This is the case for both themes.

Have either of you tried LiFePO4 instead of lead-acid? I'm not claiming they make batteries affordable, definitely cost more upfront than lead-acid, but claimed to last long enough to be cheaper in the long run. ...I'm grid tied and have no batteries.

I _JUST_ noticed the same limitation.

I'm finding that clicking the topic name takes me to the start of posts that I haven't yet read. I was confused at first. It seems that the new database didn't include what I had read from the old one so it was taking me to the first post of the topic. That was no fun, but I soon realized...

The yarns follow the air flow. There is no air flowing vertically in or out of the wing fabric, it is flowing along the surface of the wing. The fabric follows pressure and tension and is unable to move fore/aft with the air flow (we hope!)

Can she re-apply for a mariner's license at some point?

Oh no!!! What did you do!?

We're 1:15 out from Racquet Lake. 65-85 kt ground speed this morning...

Not in my experience. You can get the same HP in a J-3 or PA-11 at a lower empty weight. I found the 65 HP J-3 to be more enjoyable than the PA-18-95. I've never flown one, but a 90 HP PA-11 may be the ticket.

That is at the core of the article I linked a couple posts back.

Here is a good article on short field ops. Sadly, the images/graphs have expired, so only the text remains. https://www.avweb.com/features/pelicans-perch-22short-and-soft-field-takeoffs-faa-vs-reality/ It has been stated in couple ways already, but may not be getting enough coverage: Best...

Wow! My experience with those brakes in the J-3 I learned to fly in was that it wouldn't quite sit still for a 1600 rpm runup on stock J-3 tires!

We regret to announce the cancellation of the 2023/2024 ski flying season. ...not one flake of snow.

George, that is wonderful news! I'm wishing for a Merry Christmas for the two of you!