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mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
MSN 14803045, registration DDR-SAM
This airplane is currently undergoing restoration at the Deutsche Technikmuseum in Berlin.
The aircraft was operating a holiday charter flight from Cardiff Airport, UK, to Girona Airport, Spain. The commander was the pilot flying (PF) for the approach and landing phase of the 2 hour flight. On arrival in the Girona CTR (Control Zone) at around 2120 hours, the aircraft routed to the GRN VOR (radio navigation aid) and, because of the wind direction and the fact that the runway was wet, the crew elected to fly a VOR/DME procedure to Runway 02. Flight conditions were turbulent. There was thunderstorm activity in the area at the time and the Girona Meteorological
Report (METAR) for 2130 hours included: 'Surface wind 350/6 kt, visibility 4 km, thunderstorm with heavy rain, cloud 3-4 octas at 1,500 feet, 1-2 octas cumulonimbus at 3,000 feet, 5-7 octas at 4,000 feet, temperature 20°C/ dewpoint 20°C, QNH 1010 mb, remarks recent rain.'
Upon becoming visual the aircraft was not adequately aligned with the runway and a change in wind direction now favoured the reciprocal runway so a missed approach was carried out. The aircraft was positioned for an ILS (Instrument Landing System) approach to Runway 20. The autopilot and autothrottle were engaged throughout the flight until a decision to land had been made. Twenty seconds prior to touchdown the surface wind reported by Air Traffic Control (ATC) was 150°/6 kt (6 kt from 150 degrees).
The commander saw the runway lights at about 500 feet agl (above ground level) and made the decision to land at the decision height of 251 feet (altitude 720 feet). At some point after this he lost outside visual references. Two automatic audio cautions of excessive sink rate were given by the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) just before touchdown. Information from the Flight
Data Recorder (FDR) showed that the aircraft contacted the runway very hard in a 2° nose down attitude with an airspeed of 141 kt, bounced and touched down again approximately 140 metres further on. Both the FDR and CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) recordings stopped shortly after the second touchdown. Reception of the ILS signal continued up to the point at which the recorders stopped. Interruptions of the electrical power supply to the airport and the surrounding area were reported at around the time of the accident; the airport emergency supply established within the required time interval.
Engineering examination
Examination of the aircraft wreckage and the crash site showed that the nose landing gear (NLG) had collapsed as the result of failure of its supporting structure. The right engine nacelle and parts of the forward fuselage had then contacted the runway surface. The first structural contact on the runway (Point B, Figure 1 occurred when the aircraft was 557 metres from the start of Runway 20 and 2 metres right of the runway centreline. The evidence suggested that Point B was close to the position of the second touchdown. The runway was 2,400 metres long and 45 metres wide.
Runway markings showed that from Point B the aircraft tracked along the runway close to the centreline for 630 metres before veering to the right and departing from the paved surface 1,556 metres from the start of the runway.
After a run of approximately 343 metres across flat grassland beside the runway, the aircraft ran diagonally over a substantial earth mound adjacent to the airport boundary, becoming semiairborne as a result. At the far side of the mound a number of medium sized trees were struck and severed, predominantly by the right wing, and the right engine nacelle struck the boundary fence.
The aircraft, yawed considerably to the right of its direction of travel, then passed through the fence, re-landed in a field and both main landing gears collapsed.
It came to rest after a 244 metre slide across the field, with the fuselage almost structurally severed at two points, the NLG and both engines detached and the underside of the left wing torque box split open near the wing root. The aircraft came to rest outside the airport boundary approximately
35 feet below the level of the runway's southern end, 171 metres right of the runway centreline and not far short of abeam the runway end, after a total ground run from Point B of approximately 1,730 metres. The three fuselage parts remained upright, connected by cables, wires and other services, but rolled to the left between 8-16°. There was no fire.
Injuries and evacuation
The aircraft was fitted with 235 passenger seats; 233 passengers, 3 infants and a crew of 9 were on board. Cabin crew members described the first touchdown of the aircraft as a heavy landing, which was followed by a second much heavier impact during which some overhead lockers and passenger
support units opened. The main interior lights failed at the second touchdown but the emergency lighting appears to have illuminated immediately in all cabin sections.
Considerable floor and seat disruption had occurred in the regions of the fuselage breaks and in the flight deck, and some cabin overhead equipment had been displaced, but all of the cabin occupants remained conscious and without incapacitating injury. Externally it was dark and raining heavily.
Evacuation commenced by the light of the emergency lighting system, with assistance being required by some passengers in the areas of disruption around the fuselage breaks. Difficulty was experienced in opening some of the cabin doors; three of the eight available exits could not be opened.
Evidence from the passengers and crew indicated that the aircraft had been evacuated rapidly without external assistance. Rescue and Fire Fighting Services had difficulty locating the aircraft and reaching the site. They arrived on the scene about 20 minutes after the accident, and spent a further 50 minutes in recovering the occupants to the terminal. Forty-four persons, including the aircraft commander, received hospital treatment.
Laurent Giles 44' Cutter built in 1969. Steel construction with teak deck, traditional long keel, wheel steering and fitted with a Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine in 2010. Recent navigation equipment including chart plotter, radar, autopilot, VHF, echo sounder, log/speed and Navtex all newly fitted since 2010. Well laid out interior with 7 berths in 3 cabins with new upholstery in 2012 and separate heads. "Lucina" is a classic long distance offshore cruiser benefitting from a recent complete internal refit and would suit a sailing enthusiast. 2011 survey report valued her at 120K. For sale at GBP50,000.
Specs
Builder: Jacht Werf Frans Naas B.V., Holland
Designer: Laurent Giles
Keel: Full
Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 36 ft 8 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 11 in
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Year Built: 2010
Engine Model: D2 - 75
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 450
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 75 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Accommodation
Number of single berths: 7
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1
Outside Equipment/Extras
Manual windlass
OWNERS COMMENTS
"Lucina" has sailed around the world few times and stood up with full sail in a Force 10. Her sails are all in perfect condition. In 2010 she was taken back to the metal inside and out. Every tube and wire was replaced; as well as just about everything else!
ACCOMMODATION
7 x berths
3 x cabins
Upholstery - new 2012
Teak and Holly flooring
Chart table
Saloon table
Drying locker with heat
Heating - 2011
Heads with Jabsco toilet - 2011
Hob, oven and grill - 2011
Galley sink
Refrigerator - 2011
Manual water system - 2011
1 x water tank - 1000 litres plus
TV aerial - 2011
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine (fitted in 2010)
Last serviced - 2012
Fuel tank - 1000 litres
Engine hours - 450
ELECTRICAL
7 x Gel batteries - 2012
Alternator and 240v charging system
Xantrex True Charger - 2010
Wind Air Breeze 12v generator
Shore power with ring main
All electrics were replaced in 2010
NAVIGATION
Garmin Plotter - 2010
Garmin Radar - 2010
Garmin AIS - 2012
Raymarine Autopilot plus Hydrovane
Garmin VHF DSC radio - 2012 plus second station
Tacktick Echo Sounder 2010
Tacktick log/speed 2010
Tacktick Wind Instrument 2010
Clipper Navtex 2010
SPARS AND RIGGING
Cutter rig
Stackpack/Lazyjacks
2 x Furling Headsails
2 x Spinnaker Poles
Mast steps
Mainsail
Large Genoa on furling - serviced 2012 by Arun
Sail on smaller furler - new 2012
Various other hanked on sails and storm sails
Twin insulated backstays
DECK
Teak deck
Anchor with 200' of chain
Electric anchor Windlass
SAFETY
Radar reflector
Jackstays
Fire Blanket
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump
CANVAS
Fixed sprayhood
Bimini on fixed frame
MISCELLANEOUS
Crane
Seago 2.95m Dinghy
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Last out of the water - October 2013
Last antifoul - October 2013
Date anodes renewed - January 2012
Last engine service - 2012 by owner
DOCUMENTATION HELD
Bill of Sale
Certificate of British Registry - Official No. 363321
The horizon was amazingly illuminated by the rising sun. You can see the captain's side command buttons for the Navigation Display (ND) and some buttons of the autopilot and flight director on the right side.
See "Aeroplane Dream" : http://aeroplanedream.blogspot.com for my aviation blog.
Laurent Giles 44' Cutter built in 1969. Steel construction with teak deck, traditional long keel, wheel steering and fitted with a Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine in 2010. Recent navigation equipment including chart plotter, radar, autopilot, VHF, echo sounder, log/speed and Navtex all newly fitted since 2010. Well laid out interior with 7 berths in 3 cabins with new upholstery in 2012 and separate heads. "Lucina" is a classic long distance offshore cruiser benefitting from a recent complete internal refit and would suit a sailing enthusiast. 2011 survey report valued her at 120K. For sale at GBP50,000.
Specs
Builder: Jacht Werf Frans Naas B.V., Holland
Designer: Laurent Giles
Keel: Full
Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 36 ft 8 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 11 in
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Year Built: 2010
Engine Model: D2 - 75
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 450
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 75 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Accommodation
Number of single berths: 7
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1
Outside Equipment/Extras
Manual windlass
OWNERS COMMENTS
"Lucina" has sailed around the world few times and stood up with full sail in a Force 10. Her sails are all in perfect condition. In 2010 she was taken back to the metal inside and out. Every tube and wire was replaced; as well as just about everything else!
ACCOMMODATION
7 x berths
3 x cabins
Upholstery - new 2012
Teak and Holly flooring
Chart table
Saloon table
Drying locker with heat
Heating - 2011
Heads with Jabsco toilet - 2011
Hob, oven and grill - 2011
Galley sink
Refrigerator - 2011
Manual water system - 2011
1 x water tank - 1000 litres plus
TV aerial - 2011
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine (fitted in 2010)
Last serviced - 2012
Fuel tank - 1000 litres
Engine hours - 450
ELECTRICAL
7 x Gel batteries - 2012
Alternator and 240v charging system
Xantrex True Charger - 2010
Wind Air Breeze 12v generator
Shore power with ring main
All electrics were replaced in 2010
NAVIGATION
Garmin Plotter - 2010
Garmin Radar - 2010
Garmin AIS - 2012
Raymarine Autopilot plus Hydrovane
Garmin VHF DSC radio - 2012 plus second station
Tacktick Echo Sounder 2010
Tacktick log/speed 2010
Tacktick Wind Instrument 2010
Clipper Navtex 2010
SPARS AND RIGGING
Cutter rig
Stackpack/Lazyjacks
2 x Furling Headsails
2 x Spinnaker Poles
Mast steps
Mainsail
Large Genoa on furling - serviced 2012 by Arun
Sail on smaller furler - new 2012
Various other hanked on sails and storm sails
Twin insulated backstays
DECK
Teak deck
Anchor with 200' of chain
Electric anchor Windlass
SAFETY
Radar reflector
Jackstays
Fire Blanket
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump
CANVAS
Fixed sprayhood
Bimini on fixed frame
MISCELLANEOUS
Crane
Seago 2.95m Dinghy
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Last out of the water - October 2013
Last antifoul - October 2013
Date anodes renewed - January 2012
Last engine service - 2012 by owner
DOCUMENTATION HELD
Bill of Sale
Certificate of British Registry - Official No. 363321
vw mk6 gti autopilot v2 with dual viair 444 compressors, seamless 4 gal tank, trying some hardlines airlift xl fronts, airlift rears with stock shocks, bump stops removed.
via SupacarNova - Feed
Whilst discussing the Tesla Autopilot program with Ketil Solvik-Olsen (Minister of Transport and Communication) in Norway last week, Tesla CEO Musk said that the probability of an accident happening is about 50% lower when the system is activated. This is based on early data collected from the Autopilot program, Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system.
Here are Musk’s exact words: “The probability of having an accident is 50% lower if you have Autopilot on. Even with our first version. So we can see basically what’s the average number of kilometers to an accident – accident defined by airbag deployment. Even with this early version, it’s almost twice as good as a person.”
In this YouTube video a driver with Tesla's Autopilot engaged swerves the car as a swingarm boom mounted truck drifts into his lane to save him from a possible collision.
He is referring to the first generation of the Autopilot as he expects the second generation, which should be fully autonomous, to be significantly safer as it will need to be in order to be made legal by regulators. “I think it’s going to be important in term of satisfying regulators and the public to show statistically with a large amount of data – with billions of kilometers of driving – to say that the safety level is definitively better, by a meaningful margin, if it’s autonomous versus non-autonomous.” While Tesla is far from getting to billions of kilometers of data, the automaker confirmed earlier this month that Tesla owners have already driven over 47 million miles (75 million km) on Autopilot since officially launching the feature in October 2015. The data is increasing exponentially as Tesla’s fleet is growing by tens of thousands of vehicles every quarter. Musk expects Tesla’s fully autonomous Autopilot system to be ready within the next two years. While the technology should be ready by then, Musk doesn’t know exactly how long the regulatory process will take, but he is confident the data should convince them, especially since the early data from the first generation Autopilot is encouraging.
What do you think is the world ready for fully autonomous autopilot cars on our highways? Original article source electrek #teslaautopilot #tesla
See More Here: Tesla Autopilot Reduces Accidents By 50% Says Elon Musk
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Audi A3, complete autopilot v2 kit with dual 400 compressors, airlift xl and airhouse2 bags with airlift shocks. 205/45/17 tires on HRE wheels, stock 225/45/17
bagriders.com/modlab/products/8P-A3%7B47%7DS3-AIR-RIDE-KI...
Laurent Giles 44' Cutter built in 1969. Steel construction with teak deck, traditional long keel, wheel steering and fitted with a Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine in 2010. Recent navigation equipment including chart plotter, radar, autopilot, VHF, echo sounder, log/speed and Navtex all newly fitted since 2010. Well laid out interior with 7 berths in 3 cabins with new upholstery in 2012 and separate heads. "Lucina" is a classic long distance offshore cruiser benefitting from a recent complete internal refit and would suit a sailing enthusiast. 2011 survey report valued her at 120K. For sale at GBP50,000.
Specs
Builder: Jacht Werf Frans Naas B.V., Holland
Designer: Laurent Giles
Keel: Full
Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 36 ft 8 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 11 in
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Year Built: 2010
Engine Model: D2 - 75
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 450
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 75 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Accommodation
Number of single berths: 7
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1
Outside Equipment/Extras
Manual windlass
OWNERS COMMENTS
"Lucina" has sailed around the world few times and stood up with full sail in a Force 10. Her sails are all in perfect condition. In 2010 she was taken back to the metal inside and out. Every tube and wire was replaced; as well as just about everything else!
ACCOMMODATION
7 x berths
3 x cabins
Upholstery - new 2012
Teak and Holly flooring
Chart table
Saloon table
Drying locker with heat
Heating - 2011
Heads with Jabsco toilet - 2011
Hob, oven and grill - 2011
Galley sink
Refrigerator - 2011
Manual water system - 2011
1 x water tank - 1000 litres plus
TV aerial - 2011
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine (fitted in 2010)
Last serviced - 2012
Fuel tank - 1000 litres
Engine hours - 450
ELECTRICAL
7 x Gel batteries - 2012
Alternator and 240v charging system
Xantrex True Charger - 2010
Wind Air Breeze 12v generator
Shore power with ring main
All electrics were replaced in 2010
NAVIGATION
Garmin Plotter - 2010
Garmin Radar - 2010
Garmin AIS - 2012
Raymarine Autopilot plus Hydrovane
Garmin VHF DSC radio - 2012 plus second station
Tacktick Echo Sounder 2010
Tacktick log/speed 2010
Tacktick Wind Instrument 2010
Clipper Navtex 2010
SPARS AND RIGGING
Cutter rig
Stackpack/Lazyjacks
2 x Furling Headsails
2 x Spinnaker Poles
Mast steps
Mainsail
Large Genoa on furling - serviced 2012 by Arun
Sail on smaller furler - new 2012
Various other hanked on sails and storm sails
Twin insulated backstays
DECK
Teak deck
Anchor with 200' of chain
Electric anchor Windlass
SAFETY
Radar reflector
Jackstays
Fire Blanket
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump
CANVAS
Fixed sprayhood
Bimini on fixed frame
MISCELLANEOUS
Crane
Seago 2.95m Dinghy
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Last out of the water - October 2013
Last antifoul - October 2013
Date anodes renewed - January 2012
Last engine service - 2012 by owner
DOCUMENTATION HELD
Bill of Sale
Certificate of British Registry - Official No. 363321
A woman takes the helm while the autopilot steers the boat on an overnight passage from L'Ampolla to Alicante, Spain.
My wife Karalee and I spent two years living on a sailboat in the Mediterranean home schooling our three children Jocelyn, Kevin, and Allen. This photo was part of that adventure. You can learn more about it at www.davidgreer.ca/cruise/.
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
They are here, there and everywhere* - except their mind is elsewhere. (Part of a series of random strangers sleepwalking the London streets).
*The song: youtu.be/FusIKjztap8
1975 Built by Philip & Son, Dartmouth.
Rego Expiry 1975
Designer Holman & Pye
Builder Philip & Son Limited (England)
Length 42' 3" - 12.87m
Beam 3.03m
Draft 2m
Displacement 9.43 Tonnes
Keel / Ballast Fin keel with skeg hung rudder. Integral keel with lead ballast
Hull Material Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material Fiberglass - painted
Engine 50hp diesel (new 2013) with 28hrs.
Engine Make Beta
Fuel Type Diesel
Max Speed 8 knots
Cruise Speed 7 knots
Propulsion 3 blade fixed propeller
Fuel 265 litres
Water 220 litres
Galley U shaped galley to STBD with a near new 2 burner Plastimo Neptune S/S gas stove with grill and oven.
Refrigeration New (2017) eutectic 12v by Ozefridge.
Accommodation 99% refitted interior - lovely large wrap around leather U lounge in saloon, Galley to port and Nav station to STBD. Pilot berth to port side of salon. Moving forward there are two bunks to port with head compartment opposite. Large V berth in focsile.
Cabins Two
Berths Eight
Shower Not fitted but there is a grated floor and drain in the head, so can easily fit one.
Toilet Electric toilet with holding tank
Entertainment Sony Stereo with speakers.
Covers Bimini and dodger both ready for renewal
Ground Tackle Plough anchor with 85m chain and electric anchor windlass (located in well in bow)
Bilge Pumps Manual and electric
Electrics 2 x solar panels, 1 x engine start battery, 2 x house batteries
Electronics Raymarine ST4000 autopilot, Navman Tracker 5600 plotter, VHF radio, Radar, Brass Shatz tide clock.
Sail Inventory NEW mainsail and headsail by Quantum in 2013 (used twice).
Mast / Rigging Keel stepped alloy mast with new rigging in 2013.
Deck Gear Lewmar 55 3 spd primary winches, BBQ, Self Steering
Remarks Solid vessel with some cosmetic work to finish. Last slipped two years ago, so she is due to come out and topsides would benefit from a good polish. Some of the deck requires painting, some timber work to finish around the hatches, owner says batteries will be up for renewal as will the bimini and dodger.
AUSD$65,000
Lying Brisbane.
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Designed and built to compete with the Swan 43 in the early 70's a beautiful design though by modern standards lacks space and the privacy of aft cabins.
I remember going aboard one of these yachts at the 1973 (?) London Boat Show at Earls Court and have been smitten ever since. A bargain for someone who wants a big, basic cruiser/racer.
1988 Cal 28 MKII in very good condition. Powered by a smooth running 18HP Yanmar Diesel engine. Rollerfurling headsail, Main with lazy jacks, autopilot, tall roomy dodger and bimini. Fresh bottom paint. Very spacious cabin for a 28'. Nice turn key boat ready to cruise the bay. Pictures speak for themselves. Asking $17,900
Autopilot accessibile a tutti. La sfida dell'hacker americano Hotz via ---> www.diggita.it/v.php?id=1579705