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by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin
Replies: 6
Views: 439

Re: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin

Why would you not compensate with the tail weight? As far as I understand that.is the most weight-economical way to shift the cg backwards (longer arm, less weight needed). My mission are always max 2. people (pilot & copilot) basically, also. If I were foolish enough to put the heavier Hartzel...
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin
Replies: 6
Views: 439

Re: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin

You can get an approximate lever arm with a tape measure Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 10.50.54.png : Measure from the root rib to an appropriate point on the fin and add 2194 mm (86.4 in.). It won't be exact but the number for the arm will be large enough that you'll be fairly close. It might even be cl...
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin
Replies: 6
Views: 439

Re: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin

What DA40 variant do you have now? Where is the CG and what is the empty weight? Mine is somewhat forward CG and gets marginal with two 90kg dudes up front. With the Hartzell Al prop this would be a big problem. I'd be loathe to correct a problem induced by the extra 16 lb. prop weight by adding eve...
by Rich
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: One way to put it
Replies: 3
Views: 277

Re: One way to put it

This was just an out-and-back flight of 90 minutes, so no excuse, really. In a hurry? I think they use mogas in this plane and others, refueling from cans stashed somewhere. Maybe an interesting story there. I can see this being more of a pain than filling up at the pump.
by Rich
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: I-70 Across Continental Divide
Replies: 10
Views: 586

Re: I-70 Across Continental Divide

Yes, hedging a bit to the North makes sense. And Vail pass is less challenging. However, calling Rollins Pass a road is being kind. It's one I've driven numerous times. Parts of it are rotting trestles shouldered against the mountain slopes that may no longer be there. :shock:
by Rich
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: One way to put it
Replies: 3
Views: 277

One way to put it

A friend and former instructor of mine now owns/runs a flying club out of Paine Field (KPAE). A few days ago a pilot of their 150 had a "power problem" that caused him to crash into a ravine just short of 16R. No significant injuries but the plane is wrecked. The cause of the power problem...
by Rich
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: I-70 Across Continental Divide
Replies: 10
Views: 586

Re: I-70 Across Continental Divide

To digress a bit on the subject of I-80. If you ever drive that highway across Wyoming, there's a small innocuous sign in the middle of flat, featureless terrain. It depicts the high point as "Continental Divide - 7000 ft.". image.jpeg For like 200 miles you will feel like you have hardly ...
by Rich
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: I-70 Across Continental Divide
Replies: 10
Views: 586

Re: I-70 Across Continental Divide

Clearly Dave dealt with the reality of DA effects to some degree. It looks like he has already been researching a wrinkle about this particular route when approaching from the East. You're not just flying up a nice straight canyon as all the "mountain flying" literature shows. If not alrea...
by Rich
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement
Replies: 92
Views: 8324

Re: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement

ememic99 wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:19 am
MartinW wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:15 am
I WANT TO ATTACH PICTURES BUT THE BUTTON DOES NOT WORK. ALL IT DOES IS THIS:

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Might anyone know what - I - might be doing wrong... I use Chrome.
The pictures (and other files) are added via Attachments rather than via “img” button.
At least from my Mac, drag & drop works great.
by Rich
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:44 am
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: I-70 Across Continental Divide
Replies: 10
Views: 586

Re: I-70 Across Continental Divide

BTW, for some additional context: Believe it or not, a Piper Arrow of this vintage is something like 300 lb lighter than most DA40’s