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Info regarding Super Decathlon
Hello,
Iīm about to start taking aerobatic lessons in a Super Decathlon and would like to hear any advice regarding the doīs and dontīs and how the Decathlon flies in general. Donīt get me wrong, Iīm not a smartass trying to know more than my FI, but the comment she made about the roll rate of the Deathlon (~300° sec) made me wonder... My flying background is mostly gliding but also nearly 1000 takeoffs (250hrs) in SEP planes (DR400 and Aviat Husky). I fly glider aerobatics in my Swift S-1 since four years now (unlimited level since this year) and compete quite successfully in competitions so far. Looking forward to your input/feedback/advice. Regards, Markus Feyerabend Germany |
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Markus Feyerabend wrote:
Iīm about to start taking aerobatic lessons in a Super Decathlon and would like to hear any advice regarding the doīs and dontīs and how the Decathlon flies in general. Donīt get me wrong, Iīm not a smartass trying to know more than my FI, but the comment she made about the roll rate of the Deathlon (~300° sec) made me wonder... My flying background is mostly gliding but also nearly 1000 takeoffs (250hrs) in SEP planes (DR400 and Aviat Husky). I fly glider aerobatics in my Swift S-1 since four years now (unlimited level since this year) and compete quite successfully in competitions so far. Looking forward to your input/feedback/advice. Try contacting this individual. He is the best Decathlon pilot I know. Aerobatics Bill Bruns 6839 - 54th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 262/657-8052 262/657-8053 (Fax) 414/630-5051 (mobile) |
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I have flown with Bill many hours as well, and second the opinion that he is
the best Decathlon pilot around. He helped me get started in acro flying in his Decathlon and helped me find mine, which I flew for over 300 hours before buying an Extra. (A Decathlon roll rate is definitely NOT 300 degrees a second) It is still a great airplane. Simply put, he is the best instructor that I have ever had the privilege of flying with in any airplane. Good luck. |
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Thanks, Iīll try and contact Bill for some advice!
Regards, Markus Viperdoc schrieb in Nachricht ... I have flown with Bill many hours as well, and second the opinion that he is the best Decathlon pilot around. He helped me get started in acro flying in his Decathlon and helped me find mine, which I flew for over 300 hours before buying an Extra. (A Decathlon roll rate is definitely NOT 300 degrees a second) It is still a great airplane. Simply put, he is the best instructor that I have ever had the privilege of flying with in any airplane. Good luck. |
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"Markus Feyerabend" wrote in message .. .
Hello, Iīm about to start taking aerobatic lessons in a Super Decathlon and would like to hear any advice regarding the doīs and dontīs and how the Decathlon flies in general. Donīt get me wrong, Iīm not a smartass trying to know more than my FI, but the comment she made about the roll rate of the Deathlon (~300° sec) made me wonder... Aircraft Spruce and Specialty sells copies of the Decathlon manual. It covers the approved maneuvers with recommended entry speeds. (If the one you're going to fly doesn't have spades, get working out in the weight room before flying rolls in it:-) Have fun, rick ps: I hate to say it, but my main recollection about the Decathlon is its lack of ventilation on hot days. It is probably the best basic aerobatic trainer there is, but... |
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Rick Macklem wrote:
Have fun, rick ps: I hate to say it, but my main recollection about the Decathlon is its lack of ventilation on hot days. It is probably the best basic aerobatic trainer there is, but... Take the door off or remove the window. |
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Rick Macklem schrieb in Nachricht ... Aircraft Spruce and Specialty sells copies of the Decathlon manual. It covers the approved maneuvers with recommended entry speeds. (If the one you're going to fly doesn't have spades, get working out in the weight room before flying rolls in it:-) Have fun, rick ps: I hate to say it, but my main recollection about the Decathlon is its lack of ventilation on hot days. It is probably the best basic aerobatic trainer there is, but... Hello, the one I get to fly has spades and temperatures shouldnīt be an issue (itīs already fall here and a good advie to always have a jacket on hand these days...)! I try to get opies of the appropriate pages before flying anyway! Thanks and have fun, Markus |
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Markus, where in Germany are you?
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35mls southwest of Munich. Roughly between Munich an Garmisch.
Why? Regards, Markus john smith schrieb in Nachricht ... Markus, where in Germany are you? |
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Markus Feyerabend wrote:
35mls southwest of Munich. Roughly between Munich an Garmisch. Why? 27 years ago I was a Praktikant (?) in Frankenthal, Roxheim Pfalz (10km south of Worms). I was courious what the countryside was like where you are flying. Now I know... mountainous! Sure is pretty though! |
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