Yep.TeePeeCreeper wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 10:47 pm*yawn*pelmet wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 8:50 pmTaxiing an experimental Super STOL in a 25 knot crosswind. If one insists on making such a decision, a wingwalker or two can prevent an incident.TeePeeCreeper wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 8:19 pm I’ve only ground looped once... slow taxing speed... wasn’t quick enough with the rudder/brake. (Full aileron deflection too!) Nothing damaged but it was a humbling experience in an experimental aircraft (Super STOL) while taxing in a 25 knot cross wind in order to get to the active where the wind was right down the pipe...
Just had to add your two cents in didn’t you?
FFS, why do you feel the need to diminish another poster’s real world experiences reiterated for other readers?!?
(How many hours do you have on type since you obviously seem to know more about this fairly rare type of flying contraption than I do!?!?)
I’d like to add that this was during an insurance check out with a guy whom was trained and is a demo pilot for the manufacturing company that makes the kit!
Guess I’ll just have to add a second Wx check to my “killer item checklist” right Pelmet?!?
TPC
If TSB isn't your speed Pelmet, I did find these openings at the NTSB to fully apply your interest:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?a=TB00