Aerobatics in a Rallye
Rallye Aero.s
I think you will find that the "aerobatic" rallye does have a facility to lock the slats in for aero.s.
As for the corrosion situation, those that were affected have mostly departed the register,and would have been grounded by the engineer doing a coa renewal.
The 893 series were beefed up for "commercial " work,and are allowed certain gentle throwing around at a reduced weight.
I am always amused by images of the "ground attack" version,as although strong enough, its slow speed would make it very vunerable to a well thrown spear.
Although subject to ridicule,and scorn the (tin parachute) is still in evidence all over europe,and i suspect was produced in greater numbers than any other post war uk/european aircraft.
The 150-180 hp models are great fun when flown out of strips too small for the american types.
As for the corrosion situation, those that were affected have mostly departed the register,and would have been grounded by the engineer doing a coa renewal.
The 893 series were beefed up for "commercial " work,and are allowed certain gentle throwing around at a reduced weight.
I am always amused by images of the "ground attack" version,as although strong enough, its slow speed would make it very vunerable to a well thrown spear.
Although subject to ridicule,and scorn the (tin parachute) is still in evidence all over europe,and i suspect was produced in greater numbers than any other post war uk/european aircraft.
The 150-180 hp models are great fun when flown out of strips too small for the american types.
Indeed, some models of the Rallye are aerobatic. (Check the POH). The later Aerospatiale models tend to be, the earlier Mauraune Saulanier's don't. IMHO, it's not actually bad at aeros, nicer than the C152 so called 'Aerobat'. I had a later model 150 ST (ST stood for 'Sports Tourer') and used to fly gentle aeros which were a delight to perform. But a lot of ST's only had 3 point harnesses which were not suitable for negative g, and an accelerometer was generally not standard equipment. So it wasn't an aircraft to learn the art in.
Some models do have the slat locking device. On aircraft without, aero's with the slats pooping in and out generally aren't a problem unless g is 'snapped on' when they come out with a bang and the drag prents you from doing much more. Although I wouldn't recommend it, I did try a tip from a mate who was a US Navy TA4 instructor and tape the leading edge deviced closed sometimes. (They used to do it to the TA4 which had similar automatic pressure operated leading edge devices which weren't linked like the Rallyes and used to give them a real headache in air combat manoeuvreing). The POH states that if the slats lock in, to add 5kts to the approach speed.
The Rallye is a very capable and much maligned aircraft. Much better than a lot of American aircraft.
Some models do have the slat locking device. On aircraft without, aero's with the slats pooping in and out generally aren't a problem unless g is 'snapped on' when they come out with a bang and the drag prents you from doing much more. Although I wouldn't recommend it, I did try a tip from a mate who was a US Navy TA4 instructor and tape the leading edge deviced closed sometimes. (They used to do it to the TA4 which had similar automatic pressure operated leading edge devices which weren't linked like the Rallyes and used to give them a real headache in air combat manoeuvreing). The POH states that if the slats lock in, to add 5kts to the approach speed.
The Rallye is a very capable and much maligned aircraft. Much better than a lot of American aircraft.
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Ours in the 150SV with 160HP. Doesn't have slat locking device but is fitted with 5 point harnesses and G meter - actually I just found a picture of it on the web here (not sure who took it):
I absolutely love the Rallye - it is probably one of the nicest aeroplanes I have flown, all be it a little slower than some
But the fun is in the flying anyway, I am in no rush to get anywhere and it is still far faster than driving...And I KNOW I can land on any strip pretty much...
Thanks MG - maybe I will ask
Ours in the 150SV with 160HP. Doesn't have slat locking device but is fitted with 5 point harnesses and G meter - actually I just found a picture of it on the web here (not sure who took it):
I absolutely love the Rallye - it is probably one of the nicest aeroplanes I have flown, all be it a little slower than some
But the fun is in the flying anyway, I am in no rush to get anywhere and it is still far faster than driving...And I KNOW I can land on any strip pretty much...Thanks MG - maybe I will ask
