Posted on 09/20/2005 11:56:10 AM PDT by BenLurkin
BUMP!
It wasn't a couple of redneck beer drinking fools with a hammer.
From the Oxford University Press Dictionary:
redneck >noun N. Amer. informal, derogatory a working-class white person from the southern US, especially a politically conservative one.
So, are you taking issue with my use of the term "redneck" or the Oxford University Press Dictionary's definition.
I take issue with the way you used "R******" just as I would had you used the "N" word in place of it. I'm one person but I don't like the use of either word. They both are demeaning.
I shall refrain from using this term in the future.
Thank you. It would be nice if the R word were as politically incorrect as the N word. Or, maybe, only white people could call themselves Rs just as only black people can call themselves Ns. Uphill battle, I know.
She was a fine lady flying a fine airplane.
Nothing wrong with homebuilts.
Have worked on and flown many.
(All the airliners are built by professionals)
I don't get on those
Agreed.
I'll see him Saturday.
"Giles G-300 at Fox Field in September 1997. The Giles G-300 is reported to be a single seat aerobatic aircraft based on the airframe of the two seat G-202 with, of course, a humongous engine. This G-300 belongs to Bob and Marta Meyer."
The huge moving rudder area would seem to indicate an all-out aerobatic design...
OTOH, the canopy appears to be a side-hinged affair. Could it be that, when it came loose in flight, it hit the pilot's head as it blew off? It wouldn't seem that simple canopy loss in a climb would have been non-recoverable -- especially for a pilot with Marta's awesome skills...
See my post #44 for more info on G300.
I've heard many stories of canopies coming off in flight, and know one guy that had it happen to him in a T-33. It makes it impossible to talk on the radios, but doesn't appreciably affect the handling of the aircraft on any airplane I can think of. But then most military jets have canopies that slide forward/backward, versus the side hinges that are apparent on the G-300. So maybe there was some flexing or there were control issues involved as it separated-- we'll have to wait for the accident report.
"Dont know if anybody bought the farm from it but I recall that there were control issues serious enough that Rutan got right to work redesigning the wing with ailerons incorporated in the new design."
I remember a case in Crash Investigation school where a Canadian didn't have the correct contour on the canard. He took off, gained a little altitude and flipped right over killing him. You HAVE to pay attention.
I rememeber about the fuel selector now. Poor design.
Oh, but what a life she lead!
I had a chance to go up in an F-4 once, about the most fun you can have with your pants on. I can't imagine going Mach3.
LIFE...IS...DANGEROUS.
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