Approval to commence research - HELP! - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T20:57:23Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/approval-to-commence-research?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A74338&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds like you have done thi…tag:zenith.aero,2010-09-29:2606393:Comment:743382010-09-29T14:59:48.713ZJonathan Porterhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ElizabethPorter
Sounds like you have done this before... All are valid... we hope to drop the heavier items from a few feet using a sharp pull up and slide out from the pod technique. The cannisters are more of a challenge! I like the idea of hovering to hand it over - very personal touch!!! Look after that shoulder!
Sounds like you have done this before... All are valid... we hope to drop the heavier items from a few feet using a sharp pull up and slide out from the pod technique. The cannisters are more of a challenge! I like the idea of hovering to hand it over - very personal touch!!! Look after that shoulder! Jonathan,
After 2 sleepless…tag:zenith.aero,2010-09-29:2606393:Comment:742932010-09-29T04:10:08.800ZClay E Hollenbackhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ClayEHollenback
Jonathan,<br />
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After 2 sleepless nights with nothing better to do….it seems to me that accurate drops will be about 80% pilot training, 10% design and 10% pure unadulterated luck.<br />
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Once a reproducible delivery system is developed it’s pilot training. They will have to fly over the drop zone at a preselected altitude, at a consistent speed and always into the wind. The luck part is factored in to account for wind gusts, change in speed or direction with altitude. You may be able to account for wind…
Jonathan,<br />
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After 2 sleepless nights with nothing better to do….it seems to me that accurate drops will be about 80% pilot training, 10% design and 10% pure unadulterated luck.<br />
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Once a reproducible delivery system is developed it’s pilot training. They will have to fly over the drop zone at a preselected altitude, at a consistent speed and always into the wind. The luck part is factored in to account for wind gusts, change in speed or direction with altitude. You may be able to account for wind direction, speed and any changes with altitude by dropping a rock with a long streamer on it. Just watch the tail to determine if there is a winds speed direction change.<br />
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Your aircraft of choice if your biggest asset. In a head wind you could almost hover over a drop zone. That or get really close to the ground to make the drop. Hell in the right conditions (a good head wind) you might be able to pull up next to the stranded party, hand them the supplies, ask for direction to the next needy family and be on your way. :P Congratulations Jonathan soun…tag:zenith.aero,2010-09-28:2606393:Comment:742352010-09-28T13:11:38.350ZChris Aysenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisAysen
Congratulations Jonathan sounds like it begins now.
Congratulations Jonathan sounds like it begins now. Jonathan: Congratulations! No…tag:zenith.aero,2010-09-28:2606393:Comment:741992010-09-28T03:14:19.317ZSebastien Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SHeintz
Jonathan: Congratulations! Now I suppose the real work for you begins. Let me know how we can continue to support you in your great endeavors.<br />
Sebastien Heintz.
Jonathan: Congratulations! Now I suppose the real work for you begins. Let me know how we can continue to support you in your great endeavors.<br />
Sebastien Heintz. Persistance has finally paid…tag:zenith.aero,2010-09-28:2606393:Comment:741672010-09-28T00:36:07.347ZClay E Hollenbackhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ClayEHollenback
Persistance has finally paid off. GREAT WORK!!
Persistance has finally paid off. GREAT WORK!!