tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post5114479786377984869..comments2024-01-26T01:49:56.783-06:00Comments on Lagniappe's Lair: Flying time again.Murphy's Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-27255443141893814862011-02-05T10:59:59.492-06:002011-02-05T10:59:59.492-06:00Ed R., Worry not. I learned the adage about no old...Ed R., Worry not. I learned the adage about no old, bold pilots a long time ago, and I figure that if no one else is stunt-flying a 172, there's probably a good reason for it. I also know the one about a man having to know his limitations. I plan to get a lot better, but I plan to get a lot older, too, so I don't deliberately take crazy chances.<br /><br />That said, I would like to see a spin first-hand just so I know what it like, but I'm not young and dumb enough anymore to deliberately enter one without an experienced pilot next to me.<br /><br />Still, I have to admit that when I read your books about your flying envious, I can't help but be more than a little envious. Your first book "When Thunder Rolled", was one of the ones that inspired me to get back to flying again a few years ago.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-43734898113402760202011-02-05T10:09:34.417-06:002011-02-05T10:09:34.417-06:00You guys are gonna bankrupt me with all this talk ...You guys are gonna bankrupt me with all this talk of piloting, exploring here and there, and buying some cute little airplane.Ed Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332424242231481277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-67434729923197617442011-02-05T09:32:43.889-06:002011-02-05T09:32:43.889-06:00Regarding spins and rolls in that -172, NO! You...Regarding spins and rolls in that -172, NO! You'll have to get in a bird that's stressed and certified for that sort of thing and take some quality instruction. Do not go out for on-the-job-training solo!<br /><br />They used to be called "Utility" class and/or "Experimental". Dunno what the nomenclature is these days. Parachutes were required as well.Ed Rasimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667325554289268659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-42091913446647756562011-02-04T22:17:36.327-06:002011-02-04T22:17:36.327-06:00Well, I am envious.
I learned and soloed in a Sky...Well, I am envious.<br /><br />I learned and soloed in a Skyhawk, oh, in about 1985, but haven't flown as PIC since forever. The last time I was aloft was probably in the front cockpit of ex-FIL's Starduster II about 5 years ago.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!an Donalbanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418506325893352676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-81058979144693730002011-02-04T19:27:28.281-06:002011-02-04T19:27:28.281-06:00Sounds like a great trip. And about that red roo...Sounds like a great trip. And about that red roof . . . I always thought it was brown. Must be the snow contrast thing. <br /><br />thanks! It is a cute little place and Bruce's garden fence actually looks very square from that height. <br /><br />I am always happy to see a nice bottle of Chianti or a case or two drop from the sky - just please try to miss the garden in the summer and remember to use lots of bubble stuff packing material.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132525219864075222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-3204625256923229442011-02-04T17:09:24.019-06:002011-02-04T17:09:24.019-06:00NFO, I agree that it's good practice. But as l...NFO, I agree that it's good practice. But as long as I've been flying out of this airport, they've always used a left-base pattern. This it the first time I've ever gotten to try it from the other side, even when up with an IP on check rides. I'm actually glad that I got to try it from the other direction, but after so many left-pattern approaches to that runway, it was weird to suddenly get new and different instructions from the tower, especially ones that put me in fairly close to a big smoking chimney when there's nothing at all on the other side of the field. So I called back and asked for a repeat, and when they confirmed their instruction, I adapted and overcame.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-24393675393858560042011-02-04T16:58:16.261-06:002011-02-04T16:58:16.261-06:00Ed S., Probably 150 ground miles or so total if yo...Ed S., Probably 150 ground miles or so total if you count my playing around early on.<br /><br />Ed R., you're right. And I'm trying to do different stuff now, which is why I decided to fly to two new airports today. All I've been doing lately is flying the same little circuit around the county so I'm pushing myself into new areas and trying new things.<br /><br />As for the barrel rolls...can you even do those in a 172? Every time I've asked at the plane rental place, they just give me one of those looks that suggest that they're having second thoughts about the rental. And I had to sign an agreement not to spin their planes.<br /><br />But I'm looking at getting one of my own this year, which is why I'm trying to fly more and push my boundaries out further now.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-72785088193588511482011-02-04T16:50:03.601-06:002011-02-04T16:50:03.601-06:00Sounds like a good time, with an exception or two....Sounds like a good time, with an exception or two... And Ed R is correct, practice ALL of the approaches!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-81581785047650642132011-02-04T16:40:47.556-06:002011-02-04T16:40:47.556-06:00One must studiously apply oneself to avoid become ...One must studiously apply oneself to avoid become a mono-directional pilot. If you do something to the left you should be able to do it to the right. Steep turns, traffic patterns, clover-leafs, barrel rolls and spins. Unintentional violent maneuvers in a single direction are acceptable if entry was accidental in the first place.Ed Rasimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667325554289268659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147126.post-12534733120315153262011-02-04T16:06:01.858-06:002011-02-04T16:06:01.858-06:00In those 1.8 hours, about how many miles do you co...In those 1.8 hours, about how many miles do you cover?Ed Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332424242231481277noreply@blogger.com