...getting this weekend's thread started.
An early morning Saturday 0800 launch for KXBP for fuel. Very smooth air and 58*F. Possible flight later in the week to a funeral if WX cooperates, so starting to get the plane squared away in case I can use it. At the pump in Bridgeport, TX...
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On the way to KXBP. VNAV armed up w/traffic pattern alt set for my destination - monitoring things and about 3 min from TOD. What a great traveling machine. Seen in the shot, I usually split the screen over on the right side PFD and display some more engine instrumentation.
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Semi-respectable 270* descending turn to final after fueling. Stayed over FM1171 w/zero wind with a little less energy than I wanted (shoulda kept it tighter). Pulled flaps 1 at 180* and 2 at 90* with no obvious jiggles in the circle (manual flaps). Rolled out slightly low in the groove needing a touch of power. Passing, but could use some polish. Next flight’s goal.
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Digging a little deeper later, did find one 'flap jiggle' pulling flaps 1 (red arrow) in the profile. Flaps 2 pull seemed smooth. I enjoy looking at the data when I get back home <g>. Keeping these smooth using manual flaps is a challenge I enjoy for some reason.
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Always feels good to get off the surface in an RV! .8 logged, smooth air.
Sunday was clouds and rain.
v/r,dr
An early morning Saturday 0800 launch for KXBP for fuel. Very smooth air and 58*F. Possible flight later in the week to a funeral if WX cooperates, so starting to get the plane squared away in case I can use it. At the pump in Bridgeport, TX...
(click to enlarge)
On the way to KXBP. VNAV armed up w/traffic pattern alt set for my destination - monitoring things and about 3 min from TOD. What a great traveling machine. Seen in the shot, I usually split the screen over on the right side PFD and display some more engine instrumentation.
(click to enlarge)
Semi-respectable 270* descending turn to final after fueling. Stayed over FM1171 w/zero wind with a little less energy than I wanted (shoulda kept it tighter). Pulled flaps 1 at 180* and 2 at 90* with no obvious jiggles in the circle (manual flaps). Rolled out slightly low in the groove needing a touch of power. Passing, but could use some polish. Next flight’s goal.
(Click to enlarge)
Digging a little deeper later, did find one 'flap jiggle' pulling flaps 1 (red arrow) in the profile. Flaps 2 pull seemed smooth. I enjoy looking at the data when I get back home <g>. Keeping these smooth using manual flaps is a challenge I enjoy for some reason.
(Click to enlarge)
Always feels good to get off the surface in an RV! .8 logged, smooth air.
Sunday was clouds and rain.
v/r,dr
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