Van's Safety Article on FB
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:26 pm
Brian, do you mean this post?
Brian Chesteen
Brian Chesteen I offer the following comment in regards to Jan and the return to airport proceedure in the event of a power failure. In most cases, Jan only demonstrates this proceedure to his students. He does this to show them the capabil...ity of the airframe. He is also very specific on what conditions this proceedure should be attempted. He states that 500ft AGL is a must. He also demonstrates the level of skill required for a steep banking/diving turn in regards to airspeed control, cross control concerns and reaction times. Which is better? A person totally oblivious to what it takes to perform this manuver making a quick decision to try it while totally unprepared or someone that has been shown the requirements, risk and skill needed to pull it off? I for one am less likely to attempt this proceedure since I have had these things demonstrated to me. Prior to the training, I would most likely have tried it since I did not know any better. To me saying that an instructor should not demonstrate this is similar to saying that one should not demonstrate spins or simulated engine failures or how to land on a 675' farm strip.
Bret
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Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 1:05 PM
To: hangar@rivetbangers.com
Subject: Van's Safety Article on FB
Looks like I am a victim of more censorship because I stated my opinion on Van's FB column.
My reply was specific and to the point and was tasteful and did not attack anyone but it was deleted.
I have a big problem with Companies and individuals that claim to want to be open/communicate/collaborate with their customers, peers and fellow RV builders but instead maintain their dominate position by exercising their censorship ability knowing that the one censored has no way to respond to such actions.
I guess we are all supose to just be pittiful minions without a brain and do and believe just what we are told by the self proclaimed Gods of this world......
Brantel
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB
O-360Carb, 1 Slick/1 P-mag, FP Metal Prop
D100,D120,HS34,AP74,SV32Roll,SV42Pitch, Aera 510, A210 Com, KT76A xPonder, Zaon XRX PCAS, PM3000, LS Zulu's Phase I completed 06/12/10
Dynon AP Alpha/Beta tester
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Brian Chesteen
Brian Chesteen I offer the following comment in regards to Jan and the return to airport proceedure in the event of a power failure. In most cases, Jan only demonstrates this proceedure to his students. He does this to show them the capabil...ity of the airframe. He is also very specific on what conditions this proceedure should be attempted. He states that 500ft AGL is a must. He also demonstrates the level of skill required for a steep banking/diving turn in regards to airspeed control, cross control concerns and reaction times. Which is better? A person totally oblivious to what it takes to perform this manuver making a quick decision to try it while totally unprepared or someone that has been shown the requirements, risk and skill needed to pull it off? I for one am less likely to attempt this proceedure since I have had these things demonstrated to me. Prior to the training, I would most likely have tried it since I did not know any better. To me saying that an instructor should not demonstrate this is similar to saying that one should not demonstrate spins or simulated engine failures or how to land on a 675' farm strip.
Bret
From: RB Lists - The Hangar [mailto:support@rivetbangers.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 1:05 PM
To: hangar@rivetbangers.com
Subject: Van's Safety Article on FB
Looks like I am a victim of more censorship because I stated my opinion on Van's FB column.
My reply was specific and to the point and was tasteful and did not attack anyone but it was deleted.
I have a big problem with Companies and individuals that claim to want to be open/communicate/collaborate with their customers, peers and fellow RV builders but instead maintain their dominate position by exercising their censorship ability knowing that the one censored has no way to respond to such actions.
I guess we are all supose to just be pittiful minions without a brain and do and believe just what we are told by the self proclaimed Gods of this world......
Brantel
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB
O-360Carb, 1 Slick/1 P-mag, FP Metal Prop
D100,D120,HS34,AP74,SV32Roll,SV42Pitch, Aera 510, A210 Com, KT76A xPonder, Zaon XRX PCAS, PM3000, LS Zulu's Phase I completed 06/12/10
Dynon AP Alpha/Beta tester
rivetbangers.com - Discussion topic http://www.rivetbangers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=37024#37024
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CJ
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