Author Topic: Buy John Denver's Plane! (Read 1079 times)

midnight Target · « **Reply #30 on:** May 10, 2004, 03:26:05 PM »

That's not an Indian motif.

Imagine you're on his high 6, then squint a little bit.......

That's Pippi Longstocking!

Sandman · « **Reply #31 on:** May 10, 2004, 03:32:41 PM »

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Originally posted by gofaster
In the Long EZ, the fuel selector switch was located behind the pilot's head. In order to switch tanks, the pilot would have to look up and behind him to his left. If you've ever tried this in a car, you'll find that you begin to put pressure on either the brake or the throttle (usually the throttle). I believe this is what the FAA is trying to say in their report - that he was looking back to his left and trying to turn the knob with his right hand and put pressure on his right foot (right rudder pedal) which caused the spin.

Here's an explanation: http://www.asktog.com/columns/027InterfacesThatKill.html

Ripsnort · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2004, 03:34:25 PM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
allmost all weakness, liberalism and consequent democratic party membership has been linked to having poor math teachers in the students early years.

lazs

I don't think one who is out trolling is going to bite someone elses bait, lazs

SirLoin · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2004, 09:45:47 PM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
Damn, that's harsh. He has 14 gold albums and 8 platinum in the USA alone. He owned a Lear Jet, was also an aerobatic pilot. The guy made some really great music and was pretty upstanding.

And you work where and have what kinda plane?

Thank God(lol) they're all outta print...Sorry if I offended anyone,it's just that I've been listening to the Nick Drake box set lately.

SirLoin · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2004, 11:03:10 PM »

Oops..Just read the facts on his death.For some stupid reason I thought he died flying at night without his night rating...Usually prettty good at remembering air/crash details of celebs.

BTW..Carb icing is what killed rock N' Roll.

Habu · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2004, 09:52:18 AM »

Yes when I read that accident report I was thinking wow that could have happened to me if I was flying.

I thought Long EZ were impossible to stall though? It sounded like a stall into a spin but I also thought they were impossible to spin as well.

gofaster · « **Reply #36 on:** May 14, 2004, 12:44:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Here's an explanation: http://www.asktog.com/columns/027InterfacesThatKill.html

Cool reading. I was on the right track about the fuel selector position. I always wondered why someone would put that switch in the most awkward place possible.