tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.comments2023-01-11T07:24:55.848-08:001200 AGLPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-40996229130032403042014-04-17T08:14:14.345-07:002014-04-17T08:14:14.345-07:00Thanks! I used Google Earth to plot those gps tra...Thanks! I used Google Earth to plot those gps tracks. Good luck with your training.<br /><br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549296842458665427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-73976886414345420602014-04-15T16:37:38.827-07:002014-04-15T16:37:38.827-07:00Having read most of your blog since day one I real...Having read most of your blog since day one I really could see and admire your journey from someone who was not comfortable in an airliner to an aerobatic pilot (WOW). I am a student pilot in HEF so I could relate a lot to some of your experience. I have a question for you, how did you get the google gps pics for your flight?<br />Best of luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-46786917390984050962013-09-29T07:01:49.878-07:002013-09-29T07:01:49.878-07:00Hey Paul,
So glad to see that you are both alive ...Hey Paul, <br />So glad to see that you are both alive and still flying! I was wondering about you. Speaking as someone who also had a couple of humbling 50 pt IQ drops while at the controls of an airplane this year, I imagine you're more skilled and knowledgable as a result. Congratulations on your continued pursuit of aerobatics, that is way, way cool.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846593737518887287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-16940715763656344362012-03-07T03:43:58.396-08:002012-03-07T03:43:58.396-08:00Thanks, Paul. There's some information there ...Thanks, Paul. There's some information there that I did not have, but the map confirms that the closest outfit to where I live is Finger Lakes Soaring, about an hour drive from my house. I checked them out a couple of years ago. They were very friendly. The entire club is run through member volunteers - a great idea, but a little time consuming for my current schedule when all I want is an introduction or to add on a rating. With other places being farther out, I concluded that my best bet would be to take a chunk of vacation and travel someplace.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846593737518887287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-66194374377145814942012-03-06T18:50:32.467-08:002012-03-06T18:50:32.467-08:00Chris,
Sorry to hear that you don't have any ...Chris,<br /><br />Sorry to hear that you don't have any glider operations nearby. While I'm sure you know what's around you, the SSA has a list here, just in case: http://ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp <br /><br />Well, if you ever find yourself in Virginia or happen to be stuck at Dulles on a nice weekend afternoon, let me know and I'll take you up in a glider at FRR.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-50360300211345315082012-03-06T18:35:36.996-08:002012-03-06T18:35:36.996-08:00That sounds like an amazing experience, Paul. My ...That sounds like an amazing experience, Paul. My mouth keeps making noise about wanting to get some glider experience, but I keep not doing anything about it. I wish there was viable glider training a bit closer to home.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846593737518887287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-32562927594870025602012-02-08T03:57:00.378-08:002012-02-08T03:57:00.378-08:00Congratulations on the tail wheel endorsement!Congratulations on the tail wheel endorsement!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846593737518887287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-51008816554259381092012-02-03T10:44:11.599-08:002012-02-03T10:44:11.599-08:00D.B: Thanks. All good points.
I agree there is n...D.B: Thanks. All good points. <br /><br />I agree there is no need for the S-turns. It didn't occur to me to just to glance at the instruments during the 4-5 turns that it takes to get to the runup area at my field. <br /><br />The 30-degree banked pattern turns are a bad habit that I picked up during primary training. I'm going to remedy that.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-9807467095304991972012-02-03T09:37:51.979-08:002012-02-03T09:37:51.979-08:00I agree with your CFI. Check the DG, compass etc ...I agree with your CFI. Check the DG, compass etc when you make normal turns - unless you are parked in dead straight line to the run up area, you are going to turn. No reason to weave around like a drunken sailor - real pilot put the nose wheel on the yellow line and keep it there (go to any commercial airport and watch how the airline pilots do it).<br /><br />I also agree with him about keeping bank in the pattern to 20 degrees. You're operating much closer to stall speed in the pattern, especially flaps up. When you bank at 30 degrees, you are increasing your stall speed by 20%, assuming you remain at 1G. Pull any extra G's, and fly uncoordinated, and you risk a stall/spin. Probably no in a C172, but let's not try it, eh?<br /><br />I also find going between gliders and powered a/c difficult, the aileron-rudder coordination is quite different In most gliders you need much more rudder earlier in the turn. And that's one reason for all the grins........D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16311812701887962320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-78840646291563768332012-01-21T10:50:26.140-08:002012-01-21T10:50:26.140-08:00Chris,
Yes, I remember Ted the cat in the office (...Chris,<br />Yes, I remember Ted the cat in the office (I didn't know his name until now). I think he was napping while I was there.<br /><br />The course was an incredible experience. I am trying to work out a way to knock out my instrument rating with Western Air at BJC. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Tailwinds,<br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-1795185626503839362012-01-21T06:12:24.677-08:002012-01-21T06:12:24.677-08:00Was just reading some of your old posts and stumbl...Was just reading some of your old posts and stumbled across this one. It brought back fond memories of when this flatlander took a mountain course out of BJC (spring, 2008). What an invaluable experience! I learned so much about flying on that trip. Did you encounter "Ted" the airport cat at SBS? He tried to fly back to BJC with us. :-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846593737518887287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-11645988556272109012011-12-28T22:35:17.771-08:002011-12-28T22:35:17.771-08:00Yeay!! congrats Paul on all you accomplished this ...Yeay!! congrats Paul on all you accomplished this year with your flying!Piper Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520577986857782058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-44213972370354284822011-10-11T07:03:02.899-07:002011-10-11T07:03:02.899-07:00Always wanted to take the course......maybe someda...Always wanted to take the course......maybe someday. Thanks for posting!<br /><br />Gary<br />http://gmflightlog.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-40239657804472729272011-05-11T01:46:52.932-07:002011-05-11T01:46:52.932-07:00Congratulations Paul! Landing looked nice too.Congratulations Paul! Landing looked nice too.5400AirportRdSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864920053222979747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-66219946313501130642011-04-16T21:11:33.177-07:002011-04-16T21:11:33.177-07:00I can relate, I remember taking off following a To...I can relate, I remember taking off following a Touch and Go, forgot the flaps and got to about 30 feet before I started to question the aircrafts lack of performance and realized what I'd done. Same as you, I held it level and nursed them off, but I tell you, my first instinct was to slam that lever up as soon as I saw it down...glad I didnt!5400AirportRdSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864920053222979747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-21535320412822443002011-04-07T20:13:04.230-07:002011-04-07T20:13:04.230-07:005400,
Thanks! I've enjoyed reading your blog ...5400,<br /><br />Thanks! I've enjoyed reading your blog as well--I stumbled across it a few days ago. <br /><br />If the opportunity ever arises to go up in an aerobatic category airplane, I recommend jumping on it. As long as the pilot isn't purposely trying to make you puke, you'll probably be fine and will have a blast. The acro fuel tank is usually small and a flight won't last more than 15-20 minutes, anyway. My friend has taken a bunch of people up for their first taste of aerobatics, and he told me that only one person got sick and that was because they pushed it. I was advised to call out for a break if I reached a nausea level of 2 on a 0-10 scale: if you go much past that, there will be no stopping it. I took along a Sic-Sac and kept it within reach, which helped take away my preoccupation with puking in his pristine airplane. <br /><br />I think the private pilot curriculum in the US should include at least a demonstrated spin. That is a sight picture that I will never forget, and in my case, he recovered well before the spin was fully stabilized.<br /> <br />Best regards,<br />-PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-4953747306163772942011-04-07T19:25:50.000-07:002011-04-07T19:25:50.000-07:00Very cool blog Paul, and the acro ride sounds like...Very cool blog Paul, and the acro ride sounds like a blast. I'd have my doubts too wether my stomach could handle it or not as well. Here in Canada, my CPL flight test included demo'ing a full spin and recovery. That was in a 172...I guess that's the closest I have ever been to inverted..5400AirportRdSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864920053222979747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-81393884204522630132011-03-30T18:45:17.263-07:002011-03-30T18:45:17.263-07:00Looks like a Grob 103. A glider rating is a good t...Looks like a Grob 103. A glider rating is a good thing to have.<br /><br />RossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-7005043786842963882011-03-23T13:52:28.927-07:002011-03-23T13:52:28.927-07:00Beth,
Thanks! Congratulations on getting your tick...Beth,<br />Thanks! Congratulations on getting your ticket. Cool blog, BTW. Glad to hear that your first lunch run went well. My passenger got sick during mine last Thurs--not a reflection at all on my flying skills :-)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498479871464677195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028821724858428306.post-39684854509119334352011-03-23T13:33:18.694-07:002011-03-23T13:33:18.694-07:00Congrats on getting your ticket. I just received ...Congrats on getting your ticket. I just received mine on January 19th. There is nothing like the feeling of having that temporary certificate in your hand. <br /><br />http://www.myaviators.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090270229495363224noreply@blogger.com