From: marv@lancair.net
Subject: Re: [LML] lml / addressed accidents- Training and Weather
To: lml
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:48:38 -0400
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Posted for "John C. Bohn" <JohnB@agcheattransfer.com>:

  I've been reading about the comments regarding accident levels...I agree
  with more training but I'd like to think that most every serious Lancair
  pilot should have intense initial training especially in slow flight
  with an experienced instructor, at safe altitudes, to get a feel for the
  airplane when you ad power etc etc....and have the instructor yell at
  you like Charlie Kohler did (thanks Charlie) when you get the airplane
  "stupid".  Staying out of "stupid" or understanding what "stupid" is is
  only going to help.  Additionally, I'd like to think that all pilots
  should be almost experts with weather.  I'm learning all the time about
  fronts, moisture, winds aloft etc. etc....Since purchasing my 4P in Feb
  I've got over 200 hours and EVERY FLIGHT is filed IFR and since
  purchasing XM sat subscription I wouldn't think of flying without it
  EVER.  I strongly recommend all of us get it.  Since I'm able to fly
  higher it brings a new (mostly good) set of tools to work with but also
  a new set of rules about staying out of "stupid".  I remember some
  training years ago from an ex fighter pilot (cleaned chimneys on the
  side in Seattle if I remember correctly) instructor on weather that has
  saved my butt more than I can think.  Everyone should find someone that
  understands weather and have them pontificate about certain proposed
  flights and what the conditions are expected.  A good "what are you
  looking for to plan this trip and why"...a good example of someone who
  knows weather is Tom Skilling on WGN weather.  This guy isn't a David
  Letterman weather guy Tom Skilling really understands and explains
  what's happening and what will happen....if you get a chance watch him
  on WGN....or see the attached link.  Hey, don't use him as your briefing
  guys I'm just trying to convey the type of understanding of weather we
  should all have (why would I think anyone would plan a trip on the
  TV....dah if you're one of those pilots your name is next on accident
  list!!!!!!)
  
  
  
  http://wgntv.trb.com/news/weather/wgn-weather-tom-skilling-before-the-fo
  recast,0,6735707.htmlstory
  
  
  
  It was also brought up a while ago about strakes on the 4P...I'm
  considering having these installed as I can really tell the difference
  between my 320 and 4P i.e. how quick the airplane can get uncoordinated
  when turning or adding power....I'm convinced this is more serious
  design issue than most people realize.....anything I can do to get this
  plane more stable in slow(er) flight i.e. 130 kts and below is worth
  serious consideration. Anyone who has installed strakes or extended
  vertical fins, please discuss the handling differences in detail....and
  share the size etc...
  
  
  
  Great comments guys keep it coming.
  
  
  
  I've spent over 800 hours in VFR Lancair 320 and over 200 IFR in 4P over
  2000 total.
  
  
  
  John C. Bohn- Farmington, MO
  
  johnb@AGCHeatTransfer.com
  
  4P- N28487
  
  Direct (Cell)- 503-887-2933
  
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