NC 2012 Formation Clinic, April 20-22 - Sign up information

[walkman]

I should have a '6 by then and have lots of formation time, would like to participate. I can find no way to join the group, just says I'm not a member but there's no "join" button or anything.

martinwalker66@{yahoo|gmail}.com

[Kahuna]

Originally Posted by walkman

I should have a '6 by then and have lots of formation time, would like to participate. I can find no way to join the group, just says I'm not a member but there's no "join" button or anything.

martinwalker66@{yahoo|gmail}.com

Hello Martin,
The yahoo group has been closed to additional membership. We have exceeded our alotment of available slots for the clinic.

[walkman]

As mentioned I'm hoping to close on a '6 in the next couple of weeks. If the aircraft I end up purchasing has a vernier throttle can I get around the ban by installing a clip that locks over the button to permanently hold it down?

I'm sure I can fabricate something easily that would work and would not be easily removed or dislodged.

As mentioned before, I do have formation time. I helped develop and co-authored the Grumman/AYA formation standards in the 90's (before FFI was around), and flew loads of formation on the wing and as flight lead. We regularly flew IFR IMC and shot IMC approaches in formation. My experience is 10-12 years old however.

[walkman]

Originally Posted by Kahuna

Hello Martin,
The yahoo group has been closed to additional membership. We have exceeded our alotment of available slots for the clinic.

Bugger.

Do you have a cancelation list?

[ronschreck]

Originally Posted by walkman

Bugger.

Do you have a cancelation list?

We have twelve pilots who are members of the group that are waiting for a cancellation. If we have cancellations and we run through those 12 we will open the group for others to join. I can't see that happening, but who knows.

The response to this clinic is unprecedented. Maybe the River Rats or another group will host another clinic this Spring. I think they could fill it easily. I'm pleased to see such interest in formation flying, just wish we could accommodate everyone.

[jclark]

Originally Posted by walkman

As mentioned I'm hoping to close on a '6 in the next couple of weeks. If the aircraft I end up purchasing has a vernier throttle can I get around the ban by installing a clip that locks over the button to permanently hold it down?

I'm sure I can fabricate something easily that would work and would not be easily removed or dislodged.

As mentioned before, I do have formation time. I helped develop and co-authored the Grumman/AYA formation standards in the 90's (before FFI was around), and flew loads of formation on the wing and as flight lead. We regularly flew IFR IMC and shot IMC approaches in formation. My experience is 10-12 years old however.

If your vernier throttle is the type that is the same as the trim knob (green cable) the the "fix" can be done very quickly.

If you do not have that type, I can say that I really like that type better. That is what I have in my "6".

I don't have the instructions before me at the moment but probably can dig them up if needed. Can you send me a photo of the ones being considered and I will some research.

James

jclarkmail AT gmail.com


James

[walkman]

Hi James

Sounds like there's no rush so I'll wait till I have an airplane before speculating.

Thanks

Originally Posted by jclark

If your vernier throttle is the type that is the same as the trim knob (green cable) the the "fix" can be done very quickly.

If you do not have that type, I can say that I really like that type better. That is what I have in my "6".

I don't have the instructions before me at the moment but probably can dig them up if needed. Can you send me a photo of the ones being considered and I will some research.

James

jclarkmail AT gmail.com


James