Tyger
Super Member
I'm a little confused. Isn't almost all training time valuable? Surely it all counts toward the hour requirements. Just because you are having a lot of fun doesn't mean you're not learning!
That was my thinking, Tyger.I'm a little confused. Isn't almost all training time valuable? Surely it all counts toward the hour requirements. Just because you are having a lot of fun doesn't mean you're not learning!
What I described was not necessarily an air show maneuver John; it is a way to accurately reach a landing zone and a way that many gyroplane flight instructors practice for engine out landings.PS:
Thank you Vance for the phone call. Really clarified my procedures. And he described to me two of his air-show routines to practice this week.
These are going to be so much fun.
Oh and I'm going to TRY and not be a perfectionist with my higher standards. The lag in the instruments Vance explained will and has me fixated on the altimeter way more than flying FW.
Accountants have to have everything balanced to the cent = perfect. This is going to be the hardest to break.
I'll reduce my standards to commercial and try to teach myself and believe that is perfect with the instrument lag.
I certainly will not have to scan the altimeter as often which = more sightseeing time.
Now you are in trouble Kurt.Thanks John for posting your experiences. I have enjoyed reading everyones post. I have not started my training yet from FW to the Gyro but I imagine I will have a lot of the same problems. When you make that trip around the 48. ur welcome here in Michigan anytime. just drop me a line
Kurt
Did you ever get any additional info on flying to Mexico? I’m in the process of getting a Magni and would be interested in taking her there at some point. Thanks!PS: because we will be flying in Mexico will get and add a Radio Station License (international flights only)
The documents needed in the aircraft are:
The way to remember what documents you need is with the acronym AROW.
And for International flights, it is spelled correctly.
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Operating Handbook
- Weight and Balance
ARROW
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Radio Station License (international flights only)
- Operating Handbook
- Weight and Balance
It is not legal to fly any registered aircraft without these documents IN THE AIRCRAFT. That includes certified aircraft too.
Does Mexico permit operation by sport pilots (or private pilots using sp privileges)? It is not an ICAO-compliant rating, so for many of the pilots on this forum it's serious question.
I guess I should have added: Mexico will permit operations in Mexico by pilots using Basic Med.As I read through the ICAO pilot certificate requirements, it looks as if a medical certificate is required. I would think SP operations in Mexico would not be permitted.
Jim
Thank you- that’s helpful- good link. I’ve read about guys flying their gyros around the world as well as guys with experimentals flying to South America. Do you think they contacted every country for permission?In the operating limitations of your [experimental] aircraft, you will find the following, or a similarly worded, statement:
"This aircraft does not meet the requirements of the applicable, comprehensive, and detailed airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This aircraft may not be operated over any other country without the permission of that country."
In order to get permission, contact Mexico’s Embassy in the United States. It is suggested that you receive permission in writing.
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I’m getting the M24.I believe the gyros that flew around the world were factory-built and certified in the UK – not "experimental" – so the rules might have been different for those.
Which Magni are you getting?