A buddy of mine sent me a link to this hilarious video. More fun at the expense of airline pilots, I love it! 
Click the screenshot below below or the link above to watch the video.
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I came across this video in the Vans Air Force forums today, and I thought it was worthy of sharing here. The NFL won’t let you embed the video in a blog, so click the picture below or link above to view it on their site. Enjoy!
Max Trescott blogged about this cool Cessna video which is featured on their site http://www.gethomeontime.com/ and on YouTube. While I am not a jet jocket, I think this video makes it’s point quite well, and proves the power of General Aviation.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending an FAA Aerospace Physiology class at Beale AFB outside Marysville, CA. While the words Aerospace Physiology might sound a bit intimidating, the FAA simply says that Aerospace Physiology deals with the physical and mental effects on flight aircrew personnel and passengers. That being said, the primary focus of this class is to teach you about the affects altitude, and decreased oxygen, have on the human body. Anyone who holds a current FAA Medical Certificate may take the class at about a dozen or so locations around the country, at a cost of only $50. If you are interested, you can learn more about the training and other on the FAA’s Airman Education web site.
This class is required component of your training and certification if you are going to be flying pressurized aircraft, and the conclusion of the training you are given FAA Form 3150-1, which is often referred to as an “Altitude Card”. So why did I take the class if all I am flying is non-pressurized C172s? Why not! Seriously, I am always open to any form of training on new and old topics alike, and since reduced oxygen can have an effect on the body at almost any altitude I think the training is worthwhile for most any GA pilot.
This cracked me up. If you don’t find it funny, too bad!
I came across this great video on the EAA web site, and I thought I would share it with you. In it Paul Poberezny talks about how the EAA was started and what it has meant to him.
If you are interested, the EAA has published many more great videos on their web site, covering topics such as the EAA, Aiventure, chapter leadership, new product announcements and homebuidling skills. Check’em out!
Today was the a ground lesson, and with it we officially entered into Stage II of my IFR training. OK, since I have yet to have my Stage I check, maybe it’s truly official, but the topic today was a Stage II topic; Instrument Landing System (ILS) basics and approach lighting systems. I found today’s discussion interesting as we covered a bunch of stuff that was all new to me. Sure, all this IFR stuff is new to me, but many of the Stage I ground topics are just more in depth versions of topics covered for the Private. Yes, I know I am simplifying a bit here.
I don’t think I’ve mentioned it before, but when I am mention “Stages”, I am referring to the stages as outlined in the Jeppesen Instrument Syllabus. It’s a bit odd that I am using the Jeppesen syllabus and text book from ASA, but since I am doing all my training uner Part-61of the FARs, it doesn’t really matter what syllabus/text combination I use. While the syllabus is generally intended for Part-141 use, it can be used for Part-61 training by using it as a guide, rather than following it exactly.
OK, back to the ground lesson. Nick brought me up to speed on the basics of the Localizer, Glide Slope, Marker Beacons, and Approach Lighting Systems. Prior to our lesson, I was supposed to have read the chapter in the book that covered these topics, but things didn’t shape up the way I would have liked and I was unable to read ahead beforehand. I’ve really got get better at getting my studying done in advance. Anywhoo… We looked at a few approach plates and with what I learned today I am starting to be able to make a bit of sense of all the strange lines, symbols and numbers they contain.
There isn’t much more I can say about today’s ground lesson, and I am not going to go into the detail of the ILS here, but I do have another lesson scheduled in a few days. Nick tells me that we really should have another ground lesson to talk about Departure Procedures, but we might go flying if the weather cooperates and I am able to get some actual IMC experience. Guess which I would rather do?
In the meantime, I found this cool video on YouTube that shows what an Stage III ILS approach in extremely low visibility looks like from the cockpit of a B737. While I am no expert, I would estimate the visibility to be below 1000′, and while I sure won’t be flying in these conditions it sure is cool to watch someone else do it.
How to build an airplane in 3 minutes or less!
Published April 16, 2008 Homebuilding , Videos 0 CommentsTags: RV-7
Mike Regen of Gaithersburg, MD flew his RV-7A for the first time back in November of 2007, and he recently put together this cool video condensing the construction process down to less than 3 minutes. Congratulations on yor first flight Mike!
Sigh… one of these days I’ll post my own RV-7 construction video.
Oshkosh: The Spirit of Aviation
Published February 21, 2008 Homebuilding , Videos 0 CommentsTags: Airventure, Oshkosh, video
Check out this fantastic video from our friends at the EAA. If it doesn’t make you want to go to Oshkosh (Airventure), then nothing will. I just talked to my buddy Chad yesterday and it looks like we are on for another year of camping in Camp Scholler… I can’t wait! By the way, if you click the banner at the bottom, you can purchase your tickets now at a small discount.
