Tag Archive: 2m

May 09 2019

Dhumla Flight Trial 4

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman & Aldeny restart flight testing with a cross-country trip to KGA & back – however the mission is tragically cut short when they attempt a touch and go landing

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Feb 22 2019

Dhumla Flight Trial 3

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman & Aldeny really get to take the aircraft through its paces in flight now, testing stalls, G-loading, engine-out performance and high-altitude flying

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Feb 20 2019

Dhumla Flight Trial 2

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Aldeny & Tedman give the Dhumla its second shakedown flight, testing how changes to the balance of the aircraft affect takeoff, basic handling, and landing

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Feb 05 2019

Dhumla Flight Trial 1

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman & Aldeny take to the skies as test pilots in their first brand new aircraft, putting the Dhumla through some basic maneuvers and attempting to return it safely to the ground

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Jan 29 2019

Dhumla Ground Trial 3

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Aldeny and Tedman conduct final tests by bringing the aircraft up to take off speeds while ensuring the brakes, flaps and reverse thrusters function properly

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Jan 25 2019

Dhumla Ground Trial 2

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Aldeny and Tedman work through learning how to taxi the large aircraft and turn it about on the runway while also doing performance tests and operating with a full 4t load of fuel

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Jan 25 2019

Dhumla Ground Trial 1

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Aldeny and Tedman fire up the engines for the first time and make sure everything is functioning normally

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