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VE3LVO(at)rac.ca
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 Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:15 am Post subject: T&B |
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First, let me say, after having flown since 1948, I cannot understand the
argument against the T&B, which I prefer to call "needle, ball". There has
never been in my estimation any valid argument against it. It was the first
instrument used by the Wright brothers ( a piece of string - the ball) and I
used it on the T-33, fifty years later. Try it at altitude where the air is
thin and one cannot see the horizon clearly. Flying on the head of a pin is
almost impossible without either AI or prime contemplation of the Needle,
Ball. It is so basic as to render complaint virtually child-like. Even then,
the AI (or A/H it used to be) doesn't tell you you're properly
trimmed......... ask any pre-laser air-ground attack driver - if the ball
isn't trimmed dead centre, every round will miss.
Second, I fully agree with Old Bob in everything he has said on the topic.
The difference is just that he says it so much better than I.
Third, the discussion regarding John and his spiral to the sea is correctly
diagnosed as Complacency - not as the author wrote 'in the cockpit', but
complacency in attitude to training to fly. It was his instructor's offhand
coverage of THE most critical control - going where you are pointing - that
was the basic cause (or perhaps John's lack of respect for what he had
learned).
Third, until you are going where you are pointing (forget intentional
mis-control of rudder), you are not in control. The attempt at comparing an
Artificial Horizon to Needle,Ball is gratuitous and is not the topic. The TC
is simply a combination indicator for cruising, built to save cost. Just
carrying out the taxi test of left turn, right turn should convince everyone
of the folly of a banked wing indicator when none is present.
Fourth, if ever an instrument should be twinned it is the Needle,Ball. I'll
have two, please.
I'll shut up now.
Ferg Kyle
Europa A064 914 Classic
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BobsV35B(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: T&B |
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In a message dated 6/25/2006 11:17:11 A.M. Central Standard Time, VE3LVO(at)rac.ca writes:
| Quote: | Fourth, if ever an instrument should be twinned it is the Needle,Ball. I'll
have two, please.
I'll shut up now.
Ferg Kyle
Europa A064 914 Classic
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Good Afternoon Ferg,
It is a pleasure to be in such august company as you and Mark.
Happy Skies,
Old Bob
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