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My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Hell we had a trailer a few miles away. The problem was that by the time anyone realized that this flood was going to be a 100 year record, the aircraft were all already jacked up high on blocks in...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 22

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Let's just say that floats are looking more attractive... ;) Housed in a hanger sitting on a barge. We put about 140 hours into it last week, but I think she's in pretty damn good shape. Didn't ge...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 22

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Abid, Hey man thanks, that means a lot. I have some good news to report.... After several 10 hour days of work we've begun to re-assemble the trike. With a lot of preliminary TLC we got the engin...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 20

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Thanks Ronnie, the kind words help a great deal. It's been hard going from high anticipation of getting in the air this season to trying to save the machine. The good news is that things are impro...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 17

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Thanks Greg, very much appreciated.

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Added a reply Jun 16

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

I will Bob, I'm sure he'll be happy to tell a few tall tales about it too! ;) One of these days I'll get him to join the site, still working on that one....

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 16

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

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Added a reply Jun 16

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

The road to recovery.... The airport is still an island, only accessable by boat. Tools are being ferryed across along with coolers of water. It's 87F+ and humid as hell, the smell of the surround...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 16

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Shawnee Field (now Lake)

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Added a reply Jun 12

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

The water had never gone anywhere near that high before... this flood is the worst in 100 years. Raising them on blocks had always been enough in the past, so by the time the it became clear this t...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Added a reply Jun 11

My Trike is now a Submarine.... :

Unfortunately the water is still about six feet high in the hanger, so it might be a few days before we can get in there (water laps the hanger apron at 26'). But as soon as the water recedes we'll...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

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My Trike is now a Submarine.... :
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Record flooding in Central Indiana has filled the hangers at Shawnee Field with six feet of water. Despite heroic attempts to elevate the Trikes on blocks, the water rose to a degree that it was no...

Tagged: maintenance, flood, water, 912, Rotax

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Caya Jun 22.

AIPTEK AD-HD, GO - HD

Here's a pic of it (note the flip screen rotated face out):

Added a reply May 13

AIPTEK AD-HD, GO - HD

Sorry Jeff I missed that on the last reply... Yes they do, although I'm a little concerned about the strength of it. The case is made of a light plastic, so I'd definately rig up some kind of lany...

Added a reply May 13

AIPTEK AD-HD, GO - HD

After a lot of head scratching, searches of the internet for hardware hacks etc, I finally realized that the flip out actually will rotate and close, screen out, back against the body. The fact tha...

Added a reply May 13

Italien Engine

Translated into English courtesy of Google: Flygas

Tagged: engine

Added a post Apr 20

Landing video wanted

I'm not sure if this helps... It's an "under shoulder" view of some minor pre touchdown corrections. Training: Engine Out To 18

Tagged: video, training

Added a post Apr 11

EAA Insurance Plan Now to Cover Trikes!

Great story Dave, you really captured what it is to trike. I'm in serious withdrawl...

Added a reply Apr 10

So ... would you really like to save some GA$???

I would've bet money that this was an April Fools gag... it is not. This looks interesting enough, but it makes me ask the obvious question; why aren't they standard equipment on all combustion en...

Tagged: fly, save, money, longer, gas

Added a post Apr 1

Aiptek HD camera

Damn, I just bought the thing and you're itching to take it apart! ;) It's definately worthy of "frankenstienien" reconfiguration. You're welcome to borrow mine any time to check it out.

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Added a reply Mar 12

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Second tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic season forms in the far eastern Atlantic near The Cape Verde Islands. The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bertha.

...Unhealthy Air Quality Index levels in California and North Carolina..

Fires in northern and central California continue to burn, releasing high levels of pollutants into the atmosphere. In the East, fires continue to burn along the northeastern North Carolina coast. These fires will result in Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Air Quality Index levels for much of northern and central California and parts of the Mid-Atlantic.

...Lightning Safety Week: June 22-28, 2008...

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Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 8:09pm — 5 Comments (Add)

"Wing Trolley"

I'm thinking about building a "wing trolley" that I can use to move my Q2 wing while rigged. I'd like to be able to detach the wing from the trike, and use the trolley to wheel the wing about 100' over grass. Has anyone seen this kind of thing done, or better yet have any pictures? I picture the wing resting on the nose and control bar, on wheels, pulled sideways to get through the opening that I have to work with. Very similar to Bob Bedwell's… Continue

Posted on March 2nd, 2008 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments (Add)

Instructers in AZ???

Does anyone know of an instructer located anywhere near Prescott, AZ? Thanks, Rob

Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Congratulations Spencer, We're 500 Members Strong!

I just want to congratulate Spence on reaching the 500 member milestone, and welcome Lucian Huot! I don't know what I'd do without the videos, pictures, and stories of members still in the air to sustain me during the off season. The advice, commentary, and camaraderie are what the sport is all about about for me. And the flying ain't bad either! ;) Great work Spence!

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 9:19pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Another useful site: SeeAndAvoid.org

Here's a nifty website that overlays MOA's and other useful information over an interactive Google Earth Map. Available Overlays: Military Bases Airports Minor Airports Military Operations Area Special Use Airspace Low-Level Training Routes Near Midair Collision Midair Collision http://www.seeandavoid.org/

Posted on February 17th, 2008 at 9:23pm — No Comments (Add)

Triking, the secret is out...

I just saw the damndest thing on television....

A DirectTV commercial featuring the Sharp Aquos TV shows clips of a trike flying along a beautiful coastline. Cool!

Posted on December 15th, 2007 at 10:58pm — 3 Comments (Add)

I've got it bad.....

This is what happens when you haven't flown in a while, you have a pizza party with the kids at Spencer's, and you're playing Legos with your son afterwards.... I need to get in the air and quick.


Posted on December 2nd, 2007 at 9:46pm — 6 Comments (Add)

Airplanegear.com

I just want to do a shameless plug for Airplanegear.com. I've done business with them a few times in the last several weeks for all kinds of goodies; radio, gps, Lynx system headset & helmet etc. Rob Rollison who runs the show over there has been very knowlegable and helpful with all of it. I've also just ordered an Ozee suit and bar mitts from them to keep warm this season. And if you happen to be in the market for an LSA fixed wing he's selling the Eur… Continue

Posted on October 18th, 2007 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment (Add)

I've left the nest....

...and more importantly was able to return to it in one piece! On Sunday morning after a few more engine out drills and touch & go laps around the pattern at Shawnee Field Alistair asked for a full stop landing. As we rolled to a stop near the hanger he announced "I'm getting out"... oooh boy. After another run through the pre-takeoff check list I back taxied 18 and took off.

Even though I was mentally prepared for the fact that the Quantum was going to be a lot lighter, the lift…

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Posted on October 1st, 2007 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments (Add)

My Trike adventure begins.....

I've dreamt of flying for most of my 40 years. I always thought that meant an old Cessna 172 and a lifetime supply of "$300 hamburgers". Then I met Spence, our sons are classmates in kindergarten. We were invited to spend Memorial Day at "the farm" in Michigan. The next thing I knew I was climbing 1000 fpm in the back seat of his Quik. Well that took care of that. As of yesterday I am the proud owner of a White Quantum 912.

Last weekend I rode backseat in the Quik with Spence…

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Posted on July 27th, 2007 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments (Add)

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At 8:14am on March 8th, 2008, George Balazs said…
Hi Rob,

I'm looking at completing my trike training and purchasing a trike soon. I'd like to talk with you some time about your experience.

Thanks,

George
At 3:51am on February 17th, 2008, Jens Andersson said…
Hi Rob. Do you want the the option of inflatable float on the ski. it's raining in Bloomfield now right ?
How was the back seat ride in the quik ? ,Jens.
At 1:24pm on February 16th, 2008, Jens Andersson said…
Hi Rob. I have upload more photos on the ski.
/ jens.
At 12:39pm on February 13th, 2008, Jens Andersson said…
Hi Rob. The ski is made by me. The wood ski is 3 ply off 3mm birh plywood made by a friend and the rest is my own construction. The ski stand is made off 1,5mm stainless steel and powder coated. I made three new shaft (weel axel?) to go with the ski to make the swoop in a half hour. The ski is great in deep snow and do flex over a snowmobile track.
,Jens.
At 10:01pm on January 8th, 2008, Steve said…
Hello Rob sorry I'am a bit late getting back in touch, just reallised I have been left some comments on my video (engine at 300ft 503) and you were one of the persons who commented, just to say thanks, and Happy new Year to you, Steve.
At 5:52pm on November 19th, 2007, LaMont Green said…
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours
lg
At 12:49pm on November 5th, 2007, Tom said…
hi Rob, thanks for the advice on landing, iv,e just got back from a great flight with almost no wind. And i managed to land it with out help from my instructor.
Thanks Tom
At 7:44pm on November 3rd, 2007, Rob Caya said…
More exitement this weekend.... Training on 60 degree bank angles and spiral dive recovery. The cooler temperatures really tame the turbulence, little or no thermal action going on. My new Ozee suit is doing an excellent job of keeing me warm, best $$ I've spent in a long time. I need to get a visor extension for my Lynx though, I hear they make a big difference when the temps really get low.
At 3:32am on November 3rd, 2007, Tom said…
Hi Rob, Spence has directed me to your page. Im still doing my training and im having lots of problems with landing, getting the : flare: timing right and just keeping the trike in a stright line! close to the ground. any sugestions? Tom.
At 12:59pm on October 14th, 2007, Duane Barto said…
Hi Rob, Great videos of your flights and that Jet man, WOW! I remember seeing a different video of him a few weeks ago in my internet surfing and i found it. Check it out in the videos it goes hand in hand with yours thanx and happy flying from Duane.

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