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Pulling G!

What is G-Force and why does stall speed increase in the turn?

Posted byDan Roach9th June 20245th October 2025Posted inFlying, Mathematics, Physics, Safety, ScienceTags:60-Degree Turns, Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, GA, Geometry, Mathematics, Microlights, Physics, Pilot, UltralightsLeave a comment on Pulling G!

Is that a, erm, Boeing 737?

An impromptu Attitude Airsports fly out gets me out of the circuit and into formation (kind of) with a Boeing 737.

Posted byDan Roach26th May 202427th July 2024Posted inFlyingTags:Attitude Airsports, Aviation, BMAA, CAA, EuroFox, Flying, GA, LLC, Low Level Corridor, Manchester, Microlights, Nynja, Pilot, WelshpoolLeave a comment on Is that a, erm, Boeing 737?

Royal Society

My first visit to The Royal Society, home of Pepys, Newton, Rutherford...

Posted byDan Roach13th May 202427th July 2024Posted inFlying, Mathematics, Motivational, Reviews, Science, UniversityTags:Alison Etheridge, IMA, M500 Society, Mathematics, Newton, Open University, Pepys, Rutherford, Science, The Royal SocietyLeave a comment on Royal Society

Cognitive Bias in Action

A recent aviation safety evening gave me the chance to engage in both flying and science!

Posted byDan Roach24th March 202413th May 2024Posted inFlying, Safety, ScienceTags:Aviation, BMAA, CAA, Cognitive Bias, Flying, GA, GASCo, Human Factors, Human Performance, McGurk Effect, Microlights, news, Pilot, Safety, travel3 Comments on Cognitive Bias in Action

Remaining Under Control

Flying into controlled airspace or even an ATCO controlled airport may just need a different perspective.

Posted byDan Roach26th February 202424th March 2024Posted inFlying, Motivational, SafetyTags:ATCO, ATS, ATZ, Aviation, BMAA, Controlled Airspace, Flying, GA, Microlights, Pilot, Radio, UltralightsLeave a comment on Remaining Under Control

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Incoming comet post! Finally had some clear skies this evening and I got to play with my Seestar properly. Not done any post processing/playing around with these yet, just straight off the scope. I'm super super happy! 🔭

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