RD, Long time since I’ve flown, but I was taught back in the day, and aerodynamics have not changed since then, that any aircraft will “stall” in “any attitude, i.e., a joint function of the angle of attack and airspeed. If you look at the slight forward pitch of the nose of the plane in the picture, you can see that it si slightly declined relative to a perfectly perpendicular axis line. Pilot has enough airspeed to generate sufficient lift to the wings of the aircraft so that even at the angle of attack shown, it has enough airflow over the wings to maintain controlled flight. Now that’s a geezer pilots analysis, I’m sure that folks lots more skilled than I at flying will chime in with a more accurate analysis. HTH, S/F Brother tony
Ray Swindle wrote:
Last football game of the season for me. Local teams lost in the third round and University of Mary Hardin Baylor will play the semi-finals away from home.
I really like this perspective with the Field Judge (ref) in the frame, plus it captured the team logo on the football (CRU). Remember the Nike logo on Tiger Woods golf ball at the 16th hole at the Masters? Yes, he caught the ball and ran it in for a touchdown.
This time of year I go into "amateur football withdrawl" Ray. Pro games are not nearly as enjoyable as highschool or college.
I will miss your images and those of other members. I do love snow sports but football..lacrosse..my passions!
Thanks!
Dan
anthonysemone wrote:
RD, Long time since I’ve flown, but I was taught back in the day, and aerodynamics have not changed since then, that any aircraft will “stall” in “any attitude, i.e., a joint function of the angle of attack and airspeed. If you look at the slight forward pitch of the nose of the plane in the picture, you can see that it si slightly declined relative to a perfectly perpendicular axis line. Pilot has enough airspeed to generate sufficient lift to the wings of the aircraft so that even at the angle of attack shown, it has enough airflow over the wings to maintain controlled flight. Now that’s a geezer pilots analysis, I’m sure that folks lots more skilled than I at flying will chime in with a more accurate analysis. HTH, S/F Brother tony...Show more →
Thanks brother! I remember listening to the FAC and F4 and Thunderbolt pilots talking on the "squak box" about stalls after dropping their loads and going vertical so not to hit the mountains.
Being an "air pilot", as an air guitarist, I appreciate your educating me.
Semper Fi Marine!
RD
The only danger I faced whilst aviating was from me The Elephants you saw?, 99% of the pop doesn’t have a clue, and doesn’t want to have a clue, persisting in their infantile notions that “peace at any price is still peace.” HAH. I have a bridge I’ll sell em. But, I digress from a beautiful photo
There has been a change of plans with The Great Dobransky's Christmas present, we have decided to get him an R5 instead of and R6. I can swap those without a problem, but if anyone here wants an R6 and is having trouble finding one, I'll be happy to keep this one and ship it off. Just let me know by the first of the week, which is when I'll make the swap.
The only danger I faced whilst aviating was from me The Elephants you saw?, 99% of the pop doesn’t have a clue, and doesn’t want to have a clue, persisting in their infantile notions that “peace at any price is still peace.” HAH. I have a bridge I’ll sell em. But, I digress from a beautiful photo
S/F, RD
Brother Tony,
"Brandon" is in the process of fixing all of that Tony, Putin is quaking in his boots.....................or not.................... So sorry that you guys have to see your sacrifices trod on by an administration full of misfits. The pendulum will swing my Brothers, just hope that it is not too late.
BoAAAAMMMMMMMMM!!!! My private pilot instructor called that kind of landing depicted above: “falling out of the bottom.” Lots different in a Cherokee 140 , but I can tell ya this: when he got done with me, it never happened again.
As the soldier in Platoon said, Jim; “The Worm Will Turn.” I’m just so grateful that I “signed the check.” And so respectful of Dan, Allen and all the others here who did that as well. To serve my Country is well beyond the assholes who purport to lead it.
Merry Christmas, to you, Brother Jim and your family, as well as to the rest of the incredible group of folks who contribute here. God Bless you all.
anthonysemone wrote:
BoAAAAMMMMMMMMM!!!! My private pilot instructor called that kind of landing depicted above: “falling out of the bottom.” Lots different in a Cherokee 140 , but I can tell ya this: when he got done with me, it never happened again.
As the soldier in Platoon said, Jim; “The Worm Will Turn.” I’m just so grateful that I “signed the check.” And so respectful of Dan, Allen and all the others here who did that as well. To serve my Country is well beyond the assholes who purport to lead it.
Merry Christmas, to you, Brother Jim and your family, as well as to the rest of the incredible group of folks who contribute here. God Bless you all....Show more →
I thought I was headed to my Granddaughter's 2nd Birthday party late this afternoon, then I got a phone call. My friend Tim crashed his helicopter in front of the hangar and it exploded. A friend next door was relaying the event in near real time and said that I needed to get out there. My mind flashed back to the phone call that I got when Glenn was killed and a chill ran through me. 10 minutes later I pulled up in front of my hangars and what I saw in from to me was horrible and looked unsurvivable. Firefighters were all over the place, police were everywhere and my buddy Tim was in the ambulance being stabilized. The helicopter was a smoldering, twisted mass of tubing and melted aluminum. I rushed to the ambulance, two officers blocked me but Tim heard my voice and told them to let me through. Compared to what I saw on the ramp, Tim looked pretty good. He is badly burned and it's going to be a long road back, but he is nowhere near where he should be given the wreckage that lay just a couple of yards from him. God showed up today on our ramp in a big way. Tim was going to fly me to Sulphur Springs to pick up the Cub this afternoon, but they called and said they needed one more day.................
Thank you Joe! Woke up several times last night with "what if's", but the truth is, God had this and there were no "what if's", so I don't need to be dreaming them up. Today will be a quiet/reflective day for me, per Dr's Nick and Tony, and I'm taking their advice.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I thought I was headed to my Granddaughter's 2nd Birthday party late this afternoon, then I got a phone call. My friend Tim crashed his helicopter in front of the hangar and it exploded. A friend next door was relaying the event in near real time and said that I needed to get out there. My mind flashed back to the phone call that I got when Glenn was killed and a chill ran through me. 10 minutes later I pulled up in front of my hangars and what I saw in from to me was horrible and looked unsurvivable. Firefighters were all over the place, police were everywhere and my buddy Tim was in the ambulance being stabilized. The helicopter was a smoldering, twisted mass of tubing and melted aluminum. I rushed to the ambulance, two officers blocked me but Tim heard my voice and told them to let me through. Compared to what I saw on the ramp, Tim looked pretty good. He is badly burned and it's going to be a long road back, but he is nowhere near where he should be given the wreckage that lay just a couple of yards from him. God showed up today on our ramp in a big way. Tim was going to fly me to Sulphur Springs to pick up the Cub this afternoon, but they called and said they needed one more day....................Show more →
Darn Jim..I have not seen such a mess since my Vietnam missions@ "Bright Lights"! So glad he is well! Prayers are in order!
RD
Thank you Dan. Tim is headed to his first surgery today. He's in pretty good spirits.I'm helping where I can, long road ahead. Hope you and your Sweetheart are doing better.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I thought I was headed to my Granddaughter's 2nd Birthday party late this afternoon, then I got a phone call. My friend Tim crashed his helicopter in front of the hangar and it exploded. A friend next door was relaying the event in near real time and said that I needed to get out there. My mind flashed back to the phone call that I got when Glenn was killed and a chill ran through me. 10 minutes later I pulled up in front of my hangars and what I saw in from to me was horrible and looked unsurvivable. Firefighters were all over the place, police were everywhere and my buddy Tim was in the ambulance being stabilized. The helicopter was a smoldering, twisted mass of tubing and melted aluminum. I rushed to the ambulance, two officers blocked me but Tim heard my voice and told them to let me through. Compared to what I saw on the ramp, Tim looked pretty good. He is badly burned and it's going to be a long road back, but he is nowhere near where he should be given the wreckage that lay just a couple of yards from him. God showed up today on our ramp in a big way. Tim was going to fly me to Sulphur Springs to pick up the Cub this afternoon, but they called and said they needed one more day....................Show more →
Holy moly! Jim, it's a miracle he survived! Someone was watching over him up there. Now, you mentioned "...when Glenn was killed...", which Glenn was he? I hope it's not the same Glenn who was a frequent poster in the thread in the past before becoming a commercial pilot.
The Elephants you saw?, 99% of the pop doesn’t have a clue, and doesn’t want to have a clue, persisting in their infantile notions that “peace at any price is still peace.” HAH. I have a bridge I’ll sell em. But, I digress from a beautiful photo
, but I can tell ya this: when he got done with me, it never happened again. 
