Hey guys, I am taking flight testing my tailwheel -7 to the next level meaning that it is time to fly this bad boy in the dark.
Before I am attempting to get it back on the deck for that very first time I would like to see if there is anyone out there who is willing to chime in with tips, pointers, techniques, experiences etc etc
This is not my first night rodeo... but it IS in an RV!
I did the obvious stuff, adjust lights, sit in a dark cockpit to get the feel, and adjust the cabin lights. I am going to start flying when I still have some daylight and then slowly work my way over to the dark side.
What am I missing? What can I expect? 3 pointer for that very first time or wheel it on? I have the DW leading edge lights with 100W bulbs so hopefully that is enough illumination.
thanks!
Marco
Before I am attempting to get it back on the deck for that very first time I would like to see if there is anyone out there who is willing to chime in with tips, pointers, techniques, experiences etc etc
This is not my first night rodeo... but it IS in an RV!
I did the obvious stuff, adjust lights, sit in a dark cockpit to get the feel, and adjust the cabin lights. I am going to start flying when I still have some daylight and then slowly work my way over to the dark side.
What am I missing? What can I expect? 3 pointer for that very first time or wheel it on? I have the DW leading edge lights with 100W bulbs so hopefully that is enough illumination.
thanks!
Marco