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The -101 engine finally gave the pilot a FADEC after all those years, which was a huge improvement. I was always amazed to see them in depot...
Always liked the Diamond twins, and owned a DA40 for a few years. I stepped up to a Meridian and then an M600. Not sure why someone would spend...
The back of the flight envelope was 300 KIAS down to 25000 ft, then 145 KIAS (or 14 deg angle of attack) down to sea level. Minimum flight speed...
Standard climb speed was 450 KIAS from sea level to about 60,000 ft at M2.6, then a linear schedule to M3.2. Limit speed was 500KIAS to M2.6 at...
In the end, it is a lower aspect ratio wing - which is less efficient at lifting. There would have to be a huge weight savings in the structure...
Nothing. Its not about the missile. It was about "higher ups" ordering tooling destroyed so that a demonstrated CONOP could not threaten a new and...
Have to disagree there Taz... The successful integration and launch of AIM-47 Falcons (predecessor of the Phoenix) from the YF-12 resulted in an...
Military aircraft and tooling are scrapped for political reasons. SR-71 tooling was destroyed by order to ensure the F-16 became the continental...
Great interview. I had the pleasure of working with all three test pilots as a young engineer there in the 80's-90's. They were quiet studs - no...
Stunning piece of craftsmanship! I worked F-104 performance in Burbank for the Germans as a know-nothing 20 year old engineer... Can I send you...
Terrific photos - what are the colors of these two ?
Great memory - thanks for sharing!
The M600 is outstanding for a cross country mission. The new wing - versus the M500 - is a game changer with another 100 gallons of fuel, 1,000...
Good answer - but you would be surprised at how close the cost per mile compares between a Meridian and a Mirage.
It all depends on mission and money. It is very natural and common to start training in an entry level Piper, 172, DA40 or SR20. These are...
Good info - haven't seen that one before The plane eventually got a digital flight control system. As a young Aero engineer, I was tossed the...
Yes - forced landing is part of PPL check ride. But then you might never mess with it again for many years after. It is not a mandatory part of...
Just replaced my clutch master and slave cylinders. A tip to (hopefully) save someone days of beating their head against a wall... Apply about...
Great details, Bob - thanks
About five weeks for both with plating, powder coating and shipping to east coast
