Background: I had been working on the requirements for the IFR ticket since March of this year. My checkride was November 14th. As with my PP checkride, I didn't fly as well as I could have, but the examiner was evidently able to determine that I would be able to fly safely under instrument conditions, … Continue reading First IFR Solo by Keith Vitense
Instrument Checkride by Mike Wei
I waited for two weeks for this checkride. My DE, Peggy Naumann who flies with the United Airlines, was doing simulator training at Denver. She was the same DE who did my private checkride. I considered her to be those type of DEs who believe judgement and flying safely are a whole lot more important … Continue reading Instrument Checkride by Mike Wei
My First Taste of Flying Gliders by Tamara Koyn
I'd like to share the story about my first tastes of flying a glider. This is a long story and a personal experience. I mean I could have very easily included incorrect or misleading information. First a small bit of background... I'm Tamara Koyn and I've been skydiving since 1983. (You may want to visit … Continue reading My First Taste of Flying Gliders by Tamara Koyn
Helicopter Basics
A helicopter is one of the most versatile aircrafts ever built. It can be used almost anywhere on land or at sea, whether it's emergency medical service, firefighting or transportation to the oil platforms. With its ability to take off and land vertically and hover, it becomes a very useful tool. On the other hand … Continue reading Helicopter Basics
Zero Seven Papa is Declaring an Emergency by Rick Wagner
"Affirmative - 07Papa is declaring an emergency at this time" There I was, 5000 msl 4000 agl with my Wife beside me in our 1954 Piper Tri-Pacer, I was full power and pitched for a standard climb and was going down. Prior to reaching 7000 when I was suppose to contact Center I called and … Continue reading Zero Seven Papa is Declaring an Emergency by Rick Wagner
Passing the Written Exam by Michael E. Marotta
Having soloed three times, I now need to get the written out of the way. The "written" is what the FAA now calls the "Knowledge Examination." Aerodynamics, weather, flight operations, instruments,... every academic, theoretical, or legal fact you should know second nature before you can be licensed to fly. Like everything else I do, this … Continue reading Passing the Written Exam by Michael E. Marotta
1st Two Hour Flight & CC Story by Uwe Hale
I finally cut the field umbilical cord last Sunday(7/12/97). Here's the scoop. The Texas Soaring Association (TSA) has been encouraging cross-country flying this year. It started with a series of seminars based on Reishman's 'Cross-Country Soaring'. Speakers included Dick Johnson, Dick, Dave, and Dan Mockler, Sam Fly and other experienced members of TSA. Following the … Continue reading 1st Two Hour Flight & CC Story by Uwe Hale
Risk by Gene Seibel
1) possibility of loss or injury : PERIL 2) someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard 3) a. the chance of loss or the perils to the subject matter of an insurance contract; also: the degree of probability of such loss b. a person or thing that is a specified hazard to an … Continue reading Risk by Gene Seibel
Learning the hard way by Tony Invencio
In St. Petersburg this afternoon there was a celing at about 2000' and rain was just south but not close enough that we couldn't get a few manuevers in. I made my way out to the C152 and began the preflight. Preflight went quick and I was looking forward to a fun hour. My CFI … Continue reading Learning the hard way by Tony Invencio
Practice, practice, practice… by Damian Guttery
When I got back from my second dual cross-country, I was annoyed when my instructor suggested we do a dual on crosswind landings. I should be used to crosswinds by now, I've been flying out of Palmerston North for about 6 months. But the 152 does handle a crosswind a little differently than the Warrior. … Continue reading Practice, practice, practice… by Damian Guttery