Climate Change Presentation by MITs John Sterman at New Economy Forum

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I rode the Boeing Stearman biplane for open cockpit aerobatics maneuvers (barrel roll, loop, aileron roll, hammerhead and spin)! Also, flew in my own hands to and from the practice area. Enjoy the three stunning views from the Wing, the Propeller and the Cockpit for these maneuvers! Also, the interview with the owner and pilot-in command Brian will tell you the history, features of the airplane and how he named it after the famous song Sweet Caroline . • I am not sponsored by Brian, but I highly recommend the bi-plane aerobatic experience to everyone who is interested in classic airplanes and aerobatic thrills! His company can be found here. • https://www.legacybiplanerides.com/ • Voice-over Scripts • ________________________ • Hey guys, today I will show you how I fly a 1943 Stearman as a co-pilot. The pilot-in-command Brian will introduce us to the airplane in a quick interview. After that, we are off for thrilling aerobatic maneuvers! Barrel Rolls, Loops, Hammer Head and Spins! Just hold on to your seat! • After talking about all the performance metrics, I know you guys can't wait to see how it flies in the real action. I will leave the personal part of the interview after the flight. Now let's go for the sky! • While Brian does the preflight, I am sitting the front seat studying the cockpit. A typical central stick with a red intercom button, radio push to talk button, fuel selector, not exceeding 1900 RPM placard. The rest is similar to the airplanes I fly, except that I am wearing a parachute in case of airplane structural damage during aerobatic maneuvers. • Because the big nose-up engine blocks the front view which is typical for tailwheel airplanes, Brian needs to use peripheral views and taxi in an S curve left and right of the taxiway yellow line. He said he was once asked by a passenger if he was drunk. • Now Brian gave me the control to get a feel. I did some turns but mostly straight and level. The control stick is very sensitive. I used just thumb, index and mid fingers, to avoid over control. Obviously, Brian had some good time relaxing in the back seat. • After 10 minutes, we are outside Charlott Class B airspace. Now it is time for some fun. Before each aerobatic maneuver, Brian does clearing turns and I also help identify any nearby aircraft. • Since the 220 horsepower engine doesn't generate enough airspeed for the maneuvers, every time Brian needs to dive a bit to get up to 120 knots. This is the first one - a barrel roll. • Now let's switch to the front view. A barrel roll means 360 degree rotation around both longitudinal and lateral axes, just like a combination of roll and loop. • Brian said he pull 2.5G, and I am glad my body feels good. Look at the big smile on my face! • The second one is a loop. Quite straightforward. You pull the control stick back until you complete a 360 degree lateral axis rotation. The key is airspeed and rudder. Sorry for not being able to record intercom audio, otherwise you could hear my excitement load and clear. • The third one is an aileron roll which means a 360 degree rotation around the longitudinal axis. This action is clearer from the front and back camera angles. • Here comes the last one! A combination of hammer head and barrel roll. Hammer head means a quarter loop until the nose pointing straight to the sky, and when airspeed drops to a critical point, use rudder to turn the nose to the ground, and finish with another quarter loop until a level position. Since the finishing speed for the hammer head is enough for the barrel roll. Why not do it together? • That was so much fun! When I thought we were heading back, Brian asked if anything else I want to do as a bonus. Then I had an idea. I have never experienced spin before. It would be great to feel it here. Spin is an aggravated stall. Since the outer wing stalls less than the inner wing does, therefore more life and speed, the airplane will rotate around the inner wing, making it spin. It is a red zone for pilots without aerobatic or flight instructor trainings. Even though Brian didn't finish a full 360 degree spin, I have already felt dizzy from the side load. • After so much fun, now time to head back! Brian let me fly pretty much the whole route until abeam the midfield. Sit tight, Brian has a story about Sweet Caroline to share in the end! • #aerobatic #Stearman #Stearmanbiplane #Pilottraining #Vintageaircraft

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