Mark Jackson

Johannesburg,Gauteng

South Africa

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Other
Building From
Partial kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Rotorway 162. Built and flew
sling2 built and still fly
Whisper motor glider rebuilt. Sold
I am an Orthodontist living in Johannesburg
Just bought 650 from friend. Need to recomplete
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
FASY

Comment Wall:

  • Mark Gravatt

    Hello Dr. Mark,

    I just saw your question about stick forces and autopilot.  Autopilots are a workload helper, especially in IMC.  

    I am not a high time pilot, even though I started flying decades ago.  One thing that all of my instructors instilled into my flying disciplines, is never fly more "out of trim" than you must for a short period.  I usually fly with two fingers in straight & level flight.  (Multiple instructors = primary, commercial, aerobatic)

    I find most stick pressures are associated with pitch changes, not roll.  That said, I am planning on an electric trim system, panel indicator and most likely stick control.

    I hope this helps.

    Great pictures!  Keep them coming, please.

    Feb 23, 2022