USMCmech
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No
It has one power lever that operates both MAP and RPM via mechanical linkages, but the power plant is conventional
SR22 runs out of fuel 253 miles NE of Maui
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It has one power lever that operates both MAP and RPM via mechanical linkages, but the power plant is conventional
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Ah, that makes sense.
ComplexHiAv8r
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Emax was an option in the day, but if installed besides monitoring it would instruct you how to lean to lean or peak for economy mode.mightynimbus said:
fholbert
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That's my understanding too. Ditch in the water, don't deploy the chute. The landing gear absorbs shock of the impact on land but not water.
Runincolorado
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Although, I have heard that landing fixed gear in the water could cause the aircraft to trip over its self causing a lot of problems.....
Finny
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I was just typing the same thing. Landing in water with fixed gear, or landing gear down, will flip the airplane on it's back. Just youtube gear down amphib landings. I would much rather pull the chute and float to the water, not have to worry about flying the airplane, be able to communicate with the rescue resources, and get my self set up for a quick egress like this guy did.
This has been big news here in Minneapolis since they're a Minnesota company. Dale Klapmeier was on many times talking about how safe his airplanes are.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Gotta admit he's got a point. After that mid-air at FDK this year where the two walked away from the crash...I'm a believer in the system.
Runincolorado
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True....the other 3 in the helo were not so lucky... Although I aim not to use a chute. Did the NTSB report in that get released yet?
ProudPilot
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I have but one like to give...
inigo88
Composite-lover
Fixed gear on water, you're likely to flip it on its back. The seats in the Cirrus are deigned to help with the impact.
ComplexHiAv8r
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Seats are designed for 26G but I wouldn't want to test that value.mshunter said:
Me either. That would be a bad day.
Apophis
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I've never seen an Avidyne equipped Cirrus without the "lean assist" function on the engine indication display page. All of our company aircraft have it.
All of the perspective equipped aircraft have a lean assist feature as well.
Finny
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ABC Coverage including an interview with the pilot:
http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/...releases-selfie-video-ditching?src=SOC&dom=fb
By Pia Bergqvist / Published: Jan 29, 2015
Related Tags: Accidents, News, Technique, Aviation Videos
The Cirrus SR22 pilot who pulled the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and was saved by a cruise ship about 250 miles east of Maui this week has released a selfie video of the incident. Leu Morton's facial expression is incredibly calm despite the stressful situation and, through an open door, Morton's video shows the parachute above the airplane moments before it hits the water.
In a "Good Morning America" report, Morton describes how he used his satellite phone to report his emergency, which he described as a malfunction in the fuel system. Whether it was the airplane's fuel system or the system carrying the additional fuel required for the flight from California to Hawaii is unknown.
Morton spoke with the Coast Guard
image: http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png
who directed him toward the cruise ship. He then described how he called his father, telling him he loved him. "Hopefully I'll be able to tell you that again," he said.
Morton circled near the cruise ship until it was time to deploy the parachute, which gently guided the airplane to the surface of the water. Once there, Morton pulled out the life raft and waited to be picked up by a crew from the cruise ship. A serious incident that could have ended in a tragedy instead concluded as smoothly as anyone could have imagined.
http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/...releases-selfie-video-ditching?src=SOC&dom=fb
By Pia Bergqvist / Published: Jan 29, 2015
Related Tags: Accidents, News, Technique, Aviation Videos
The Cirrus SR22 pilot who pulled the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and was saved by a cruise ship about 250 miles east of Maui this week has released a selfie video of the incident. Leu Morton's facial expression is incredibly calm despite the stressful situation and, through an open door, Morton's video shows the parachute above the airplane moments before it hits the water.
In a "Good Morning America" report, Morton describes how he used his satellite phone to report his emergency, which he described as a malfunction in the fuel system. Whether it was the airplane's fuel system or the system carrying the additional fuel required for the flight from California to Hawaii is unknown.
Morton spoke with the Coast Guard
image: http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png
who directed him toward the cruise ship. He then described how he called his father, telling him he loved him. "Hopefully I'll be able to tell you that again," he said.Morton circled near the cruise ship until it was time to deploy the parachute, which gently guided the airplane to the surface of the water. Once there, Morton pulled out the life raft and waited to be picked up by a crew from the cruise ship. A serious incident that could have ended in a tragedy instead concluded as smoothly as anyone could have imagined.
Runincolorado
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Regardless of what happened in this instance, I am very glad that he had the opportunity to give the interview to GMA and have a ride on a cruise ship. I will be interested in the full report so that all of us can learn from his experience.
Apophis
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I just noticed the incredibly stupid ABC news headline in the background.
