My name is Keith, welcome to my web pages.
In the real world I am a PPL flying out of Redhill Aerodrome located in the South East of England. I mainly fly the Shadow Aircraft and the New Jabiru - both classed as microlights or Small Light Aircraft.
Eventually I hope to include images and details of some airfields visited.
There is also a section on Pro Pilot 99 my flight simulator.
Please feel free to have alook round and take time to visit some of the links pages.
If you are also a PPL you may find the links helpful.
Keith.
This is the clubs Jabiru - G-MGCA.
The Jabiru comes from Australia, and is currently classed as a Small Light Aircraft. Its a side by side seating plane, with a maximum flight time of 41/2 hours. So there are lots of places within cruising distance!
For the technical visitors:
| Jabiru UL Performance and Specification | ||
| Engine | Jabiru 2200cc 80hp | |
| Engine noise | 62 db at 1000ft full power | |
| Propeller
|
2
blade fixed pitch wooden 60'' dia x 42'' pitch |
|
| Height | 2013mm (5' 7'') | |
| Length | 5640mm (18' 6'') | |
| Cabin
width |
Hip
Elbow Shoulder |
965mm
(38'') 1041mm (41'') 1067mm (42'') |
| Wing span | 9398 mm (30' 10'') | |
| Wing area | 9.31 sq m (100 sq ft) | |
| Wing
loading |
Empty
Gross |
5.32
lbs / sq ft 9.90 lbs / sq ft |
| Power
loading |
1
occupant Gross |
8.58
lbs / hp 12.37 lbs / hp |
| Aspect ratio | 9.50 | |
| Speeds
|
Vne
(never exceed) Va (max manoevre) Cruise 75% power Max straight and level |
116
kts (134 mph) 90 kts (104 mph) 100 kts (115 mph) 110 kts (126 mph) |
| Stall
speeds at gross weight |
Vs
(full flat) Vso (clean) Climb rate (at sea level) |
33
kts (38 mph) 38 kts (44 mph) 1000 feet / min |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 feet | |
| Empty weight | 242 kg (532 lbs) | |
| Gross weight | 430 kg (946 lbs) | |
| Useable load | 208 kg (457 lbs) | |
| Structural loading | +6.6g - 3.3g ultimate | |
| Fuel capacity | 65 litres (14.3 gals) | |
| Range | 450 nm (518 sm) | |
| Endurance | 4 1/2 hours | |
| Fuel consumption at cruise | 13 to 14 litres / hour | 3 gals / hour |
| Take-off distance (groundroll) | 100m (325 ft) | |
| Landing distance (groundroll) | 160m (520 ft) | |
| Glide ratio | 13:1 | |
| Crosswind component | 14 kts | |
In the future I will be able to include details of trips and visits.
In the virtual world of flight sims, I use Pro Pilot 99. I prefer this to Microsoft Flight simulator becasue it has an an in-built air traffic control system. The planes look good as well!
If you have PP99 have a look at these sites:
PP99 Weather Generation Web Site - Allows you to download actual weather into the sim
Sierra ProPilot Links Page - Links to several other web sites all featuring PP99
AVSIM Online - The webs best on-line site for flight simulation
Redhill Aerodrome - My home airfield.
Flyer - A UK based pilots magazine with some excellent links to pilot resources
PGA - A virtual airline based in the US - great fun for flight sim people!
The Met Office - The main place to get your weather briefing
Cloudbase - My flying club! Come along for a trial flight!
Jabiru - The home of the new Jabiru small light aircraft
CAA - Civil Aviation Authority - The UK authority for aviation
Flight Planning - AeroPlanner.com - Flight Planning Tools and Database - A useful resource for flight sims or for real flying
National Air Traffic Services AIS Remote Access Server v1.40 - Lots of information here for the PPL.
Transair Pilot Shop - Spend, spend, spend!
Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent - A lovely airfield close to Ashford in Kent
Rochester - Great events, close to the Thames and Medway
Lydd - Great food! Nice sea view
Goodwood (Chichester) - Close to the south downs, great airfield, very friendly
Sandown (Isle of Wight) - Fancy a quick hop over the water? This is the place to go, small, friendly and helpful
Feel free to send me any comments if you have visited them.
