DavidG4

Be interested to know what Baileys say

Well out of interest I read the Bailey v5 manual and it does not say you can't use ethanol free pump fuel, neither does it mention using additives. It only says DON'T use avgas. Now, I'm no engine guru but I know that some engines don't like lead, and I.know why. I also know that some folk who use these little engines do add additives and I wouldn't gainsay them...but I would say this, if you think you can't run your Bailey on pump mogas why not eMail baileys and ask THEM? They make the engines. David Alan, so it IS about the lead? Same as my old Mainair Blade's Rotax... Im answer to the original question, about reliability though, im not sure what the engine out stats for 2c engines are. What I do know is that my honda 4c lawnmower never ever ever stops and it always starts within half a pull of the pull start once it's warm. Might take two pulls when cold. Whilst I always think single engine over water is a fool's game, Id have no qualms flying my lawnmower!! Thanks.

Alan, so it IS about the lead? Same as my old Mainair Blade's Rotax... Im answer to the original question, about reliability though, im not sure what the engine out stats for 2c engines are. What I do know is that my honda 4c lawnmower never ever ever stops and it always starts within half a pull of the pull start once it's warm. Might take two pulls when cold. Whilst I always think single engine over water is a fool's game, Id have no qualms flying my lawnmower!! Thanks.

It sounds like Bailey recommend mogas instead of avgas. The usual reason is the lead content although the energy content can be an issue. Mogas is lead free, avgas is low lead. Some engines foul up when using 100LL avgas. Maybe thats why.

Nice launch video. Looks like a good day...good luck and well done. David

I'm.not sure sales volume is a good indicator of reliability. I used to fly model fourstrokes and One of the most reliable engines out there was or is the laser engines. They sell very few compared with OS but they are top notch reliable.

When going for reliability most folk would change engines from two to four strokes ratjer than just adding an extra source of two stroke trouble. The RLNI don't run multiple 2c engines on their ribs, Just one four-stroke which they regards as 100pc reliable. What the reasons are for ppg I couldn't say.

I read this...I was amazed that there was a fire. If it was a paramoter fire the incident doesn't bare thinking about.

No, he's right...and so are you. Better underneath than above refers to the helo. Must be quite a sight from a ppg

Interesting on the wake. Thank you D

Simon, does this apply to non- flying visitors arriving by car ? I want to come on the Saturday and have a look, meet a few folks etc. David

It is Rx only on the bands which are not amateur bands. Essentially its a pimped up Amateur dual band handle.

Hann, your points are good...which is why the ATC only claim to control and deconflict traffic within their zones and/ or of which they are aware. There comes a point where we have to accept 'big sky' theory! In the old days of course we didn't really know where the zone edges were, we just joined up VRPs and the like...today it is very tempting to track crawl around the GPS trace. It keeps us OUT but means we do fly much, much closer to being IN than ever we did before. Is that wise? Incidentally, I am with you...when I fly GA I give control boundaries a wide berth if possible (I once had to fly close to bournemouth...boy were they jittery. Mind you, Bournemouth are, or were, well known for over controlling at their edges). I also once had to fly close to a danger area...too close as it happened and I got 'the' phone call. Or at least, my CFI did and as instructor of the flight I had to make the call of shame. I learnt that shells can ricochet to 16,000 feet!! Equally I was once buzzed by a Tornado flying below me in the open FIR when he should have been inside his zone...he was lost. So it happens. Eyes open, read the chart and keep it safe. I suspect when I start flying a machine with a 20kt airspeed, poor rates of climb and little manoeuvring capability I too will think 'buffer'. D

And for info, aircraft on the ILS will be following a 3degree glide, as someone said...but that equates roughly to 300ft per mile. So expect aircraft at 300/600/900/1200/1500 etc at 1/2/3/4/5 miles. Further than that and they'll be lined up at c 2000ft out to a usual max of 10nm. as you see it night at Gatwick etc. Using that info you can plan how to cross the ILS. If you see big aircraft at 10nm or less heading at right angles to the ILS you can probably make plans on the assumption that they will turn into the localiser.. REMEMBER too that aircraft close in will be configured. Thus they will be making more wake turbulence. Fun this, innit??? I cant wait to actually fly a ppg... Out of interest...how much wake.does a ppg leave??

Still a bit squeaky in the trouser dept I bet...

Quite correct. My brain burp was worse than I feared. Interestingly I had forgotten that the MATZ does not MANDATE the penetration service. Interesting. We all become very used to *requesting* penetration don't we. I think id still be cautious about "standing on into danger" of I was around the stub

The 2+2 rule is NOT a rule. The rule is, don't go Into controlled airspace you aren't allowed or permitted to enter. In south east England you'd struggle if you started giving yourself arbitrary buffer zones. I suppose a buffer might be useful if you could be using a different QNH, which as nonradio, is likely...but that's only for vertical limits. Laterally just use the zone edge. As an aside, I had a brain burp...my take off field is not WITHIN the MATZ. That would be some take off field. But it is UNDER the matz. So a phone call still polite.

Very wise move. If found a very good take off and landing area for if and when I ever mnage to get into ppg but it lies within Boscombe MATZ so when the MATZ is active I'll have to get permission too. If they say No, they say no.

Thanks Mark D

By the way, airspace boundaries are black and white. If you want proof try edging INTO one. Seriously, you shouldn't start making up buffer zones. The closer you get the more the radar controller might ask you whether "you are remaining clear, aren't you??" This is a very good reason to hold a FRTO licence and an airband radio it seems.

Well there's no reason to FEAR an ATZ. If you know youre likely to go over head why not phone the airfield first and tell them. Then if you flameout they will know Who.you are and what your intentions are likely to be...will you land on the field or a mile away? They might also tell departing and arriving traffic to keep a look out for you. David

Trike looks quite a beast...certainly looks more like a quad! Is this a microlight class aircraft?

Why have you gone down the microlight route rather than staying lightweight and avoiding the caa completely? What advantage does it confer? Other than allowing the extra weight of course...

Thats the attitude I was warning against... But I do find it very sad that these historic places are ploughed up and built over with nothing more to show than Lancaster Close, Spitfire Lane and Vulcan Road. Very sad. I sometimes work out of what was Woodford (we have a simulator suite there) . The old Avro huts were still there last year, probably gone now and so no reminder will remain of the place this area had in the history of the world. I suppose We should be glad that we no longer need air fields for war planes, but still it seems somehow disrespectful to build shitty New houses where once great warriors lived and died. Post lots of pics... D

This is an amazing challenge. Keep it safe...the airfields will be there tomorrow.