Guest Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 For the last few years I have owned a boat on the River Thames which we renamed "Pussycat" as we generally brought the cat along with us on our voyages. Well the boat is now up for sale (partially to fund an upgrade to my paramotor ) so how can I involve my cat (Daisy) now that her boat has gone? http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/41280/b ... gpoez.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 :) seriously cats love laps, the launch may be tricky so stuff it in your flying suit until you are seated, would save a few quid on handwarmers. The downside is if you pass over some birds, but that would still leave 8 lives left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Mmmmmmmm... might need to de-claw the cat first! There was a picture of Karl Hinzer(?) in an early copy of Paramotor Mag flying with his dog on his lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ian, as an aviator of some standing you will have heard of the Cat, Duck and Chicken system of aviatin'. The cat is use during instrument flight in cloud or very limited visibility. Place a live cat on the cockpit floor, because a cat always remains upright, he or she can be used in lieu of a needle and ball instrument. Merely watch to see which way he leans to determine if a wing is low and if so, which one. This will enable you to your aircraft level in route with complete accuracy and confidence. A duck is used for final instrument approach and landing, because of the fact that any sensible old duck will refuse to fly under instrument conditions, it is only necessary to hurl your duck out of the cockpit window and follow her to the ground. There are some limitations on the cat and duck method, but by rigidly adhering to the following check list a degree of success will be achieved which will not only startle you, but will astonish your passengers as well. · Get a wide-awake cat, most cats do not want to stand up all the time, so it may be necessary to carry a fierce dog along to keep the cat at attention.· Make sure your cat is clean, dirty cats will spend all the time washing. Trying to follow a washing cat usually results in a slow roll followed by an inverted spin. You will see that this is most unprofessional.· Old cats are the best, young cats have nine lives, but an old used up cat with only one life left has just as much to loose and will be more dependable.· Avoid stray cats. Try to get one with good character because you may want to spend time with her.· Beware of cowardly ducks, if the duck discovers that you are using the cat to stay upright, she will refuse to leave the aeroplane without the cat. Ducks are no better on instruments than you are.· Get a duck with good eyes. Near sighted ducks sometimes fail to recognise that they are on the old gauges and will go flogging into the nearest hill. Very near sighted ducks will not realise that they have been thrown out and will descend to the ground in a sitting position. This is a most difficult manoeuvre to follow in an airplane.· Choose your duck carefully, it is easy to confuse ducks with geese. Many large birds look alike. While they are very competent instrument flyers, geese seldom want to go in the same direction that you do. If your duck seems to be taking a heading to Ireland or Sweden, you may be safe in assuming that someone has given you a goose. Emergency procedures.If you have used your duck and lost it - If unsure of your attitude, you drop the cat overboard. Now as everyone realizes, cats always land on their feet and have nine lives. You can there retrieve your cat for use later after landing safely. In your case Ian, only one life has been used so its resale value is degraded slightly. Perversely the feline's value rises as the lives diminish as the cat has made successful descents, and been retrieved by saved pilots. How else would they reappear for sale? Lady cats are best, they have intuition and cunning as well .... That just leaves the the chicken.... grip the chicken before flight, they are good decision makers. If the chicken doesn't want to go flying, don't fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Very funny. Will check out how the cat handles in Normal Law before trying any reversionary modes! (Happy about using this on the blog too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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