Can you be "spatially disoriented" if you are driving at night in heavy ...
25 Dec 2025 at 4:53pm
That. There are illusions that can get you when driving, but driving is really bad weather is more analogous to VFR into IMC than it is to spatial disorientation.
Fluorescent = Tach Strobe - Pilots of America
25 Dec 2025 at 9:04pm
I'm getting ready to do an article about using fluorescent (sodium/mercury vapor) lights as a tach check. THere was a thread in here in late 2008/early 2009 about this very thing in which Gismo stated: RPM 2bladeImages 900 4 1200 3 1800 2 2400 3 RPM 3blade images 600 4 800 3...
full size bicycle into piper archer - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 9:10pm
There are a bunch of forums addressing this online but no real solutions, ideas, pictures. the ultimate goal is to put a single, Large frame mountain bike with 29" tires into a piper archer ii. Obviously, removing both tires is a must, and I have a purpose built tarp cover thing for the greasy...
Sunglass Lens Color -- Which? - Pilots of America
24 Dec 2025 at 4:58am
Which color lens is the better choice for aviation? At the moment, not asking for brand or frame type, but between yellow, grey, amber, etc, which is the better lens color. Looking for something that will help with increasing contrast while flying and still provide UV protection for ever aging...
Police Helicopter Hovering Low - Pilots of America
23 Dec 2025 at 1:21pm
They think that in combination with potential radar returns it could show he may have dipped below the 500' ie. if radar shows helo at 1200' then 900' then 700' then disappears and photo below tree tops its possble they have an argument, although the photos can contain optical illusions making it look higher or lower than it was.
how do you remember cloud clearances for vfr - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 11:23am
Personally I just stay out of the clouds with room to spare when VFR...most everything else is just textbook exercises because, as someone else mentioned, there's no way to truly gauge distance accurately and, in some cases, optical illusions screw with our perspective.
Need hydraulic power pack for piper arrow # HYC5005OE
26 Dec 2025 at 7:05am
Well I?ve developed another mechanical need for my Piper Arrow IV. Had to do an emergency gear extension one day and turns out it was a failed hydraulic power pack. Part # HYC5005OE My mechanic ordered one from QAA. Received and installed only to find it was inop. Go figure. It has gone back to...
What?s for lunch? | Page 2 | Pilots of America
27 Dec 2025 at 9:51pm
But the bottom line is grilling it is fine. If @Matthew wants to tie a long one back that is fine, but that would probably be best on a smoker. But I see where he is coming from. Those little ends cook quick. Nothing wrong with that, just don't overcook the whole thing.
Haze during night flight? - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 10:04am
jdwatson said: What is the illusion of haze illusion ? Even during nights of severe clear, the illusion of haze is often created by the beams of landing lights, runway lights and the optical distortions of plexiglass windscreens to name a few, causing the same illusional effects as real haze.
Replacing Plastics - Pilots of America
27 Dec 2025 at 7:54am
Hey Ya'll, While unpacking after returning from Oshkosh, I put a small crack in the overhead plastic vent and light cover in my Cherokee. Can I replace that or do I have to hire some to do that? I've looked around and found a couple of businesses that provide the parts, but certainly...
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25 Dec 2025 at 4:53pm
That. There are illusions that can get you when driving, but driving is really bad weather is more analogous to VFR into IMC than it is to spatial disorientation.
Fluorescent = Tach Strobe - Pilots of America
25 Dec 2025 at 9:04pm
I'm getting ready to do an article about using fluorescent (sodium/mercury vapor) lights as a tach check. THere was a thread in here in late 2008/early 2009 about this very thing in which Gismo stated: RPM 2bladeImages 900 4 1200 3 1800 2 2400 3 RPM 3blade images 600 4 800 3...
full size bicycle into piper archer - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 9:10pm
There are a bunch of forums addressing this online but no real solutions, ideas, pictures. the ultimate goal is to put a single, Large frame mountain bike with 29" tires into a piper archer ii. Obviously, removing both tires is a must, and I have a purpose built tarp cover thing for the greasy...
Sunglass Lens Color -- Which? - Pilots of America
24 Dec 2025 at 4:58am
Which color lens is the better choice for aviation? At the moment, not asking for brand or frame type, but between yellow, grey, amber, etc, which is the better lens color. Looking for something that will help with increasing contrast while flying and still provide UV protection for ever aging...
Police Helicopter Hovering Low - Pilots of America
23 Dec 2025 at 1:21pm
They think that in combination with potential radar returns it could show he may have dipped below the 500' ie. if radar shows helo at 1200' then 900' then 700' then disappears and photo below tree tops its possble they have an argument, although the photos can contain optical illusions making it look higher or lower than it was.
how do you remember cloud clearances for vfr - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 11:23am
Personally I just stay out of the clouds with room to spare when VFR...most everything else is just textbook exercises because, as someone else mentioned, there's no way to truly gauge distance accurately and, in some cases, optical illusions screw with our perspective.
Need hydraulic power pack for piper arrow # HYC5005OE
26 Dec 2025 at 7:05am
Well I?ve developed another mechanical need for my Piper Arrow IV. Had to do an emergency gear extension one day and turns out it was a failed hydraulic power pack. Part # HYC5005OE My mechanic ordered one from QAA. Received and installed only to find it was inop. Go figure. It has gone back to...
What?s for lunch? | Page 2 | Pilots of America
27 Dec 2025 at 9:51pm
But the bottom line is grilling it is fine. If @Matthew wants to tie a long one back that is fine, but that would probably be best on a smoker. But I see where he is coming from. Those little ends cook quick. Nothing wrong with that, just don't overcook the whole thing.
Haze during night flight? - Pilots of America
26 Dec 2025 at 10:04am
jdwatson said: What is the illusion of haze illusion ? Even during nights of severe clear, the illusion of haze is often created by the beams of landing lights, runway lights and the optical distortions of plexiglass windscreens to name a few, causing the same illusional effects as real haze.
Replacing Plastics - Pilots of America
27 Dec 2025 at 7:54am
Hey Ya'll, While unpacking after returning from Oshkosh, I put a small crack in the overhead plastic vent and light cover in my Cherokee. Can I replace that or do I have to hire some to do that? I've looked around and found a couple of businesses that provide the parts, but certainly...
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
