Flying Lessons

"john smith" wrote

What I don't like about King Air's is the high approach speed and high
safe single engine operating speed.

Compared to a Lear? Hummm.

What would the comparison be, between the two of these?
--
Jim in NC

"George Patterson" wrote

I agree that the medical should be taken ASAP, but Steve will not be able
to fly
Sport Pilot if his application for a medical is rejected.

Right.

I say that step one should be to join AOPA, and in the process learn about
what kind of issues would be a stopper as far as getting a medical is
concerned. Plus, he will need a 1st class medical, to go all of the way to
jets, right?
--
Jim in NC

The reason to fly gliders is

1. It makes you a better stick-and-rudder pilot
2. It takes most of the weirdness out of forced landings -- by the time you
solo a glider you've made a couple of dozen "forced" landings.

Some of the best airlines -- old Swissair and Lufthansa -- preferred to hire
pilots who had gotten their early training in gliders. They had data
suggesting these guys made better decisions in engine-loss emergencies.

Seth
Comanche N8100R


"Montblack" wrote in message
...
("Steve" wrote)
[snips]
Why do I need to do this before Oct 1


So you can be a pilot by Christmas, silly.

Actually, I (later) re-found this back up the thread: "Not really in a
hurry."

When I typed my response I had "How quickly can I..." in the back of my
mind. We've seen a fair number of those questions over the years. My oops.

There is a fresh thread (Cart before the horse....) over in
rec.aviation.student from a person who just bought a Cessna 172 and is now
looking to take lessons.


For some reason flying without an engine on purpose disturbs me.

Many report glider lessons made them a better pilot.


Montblack

wrote:
Steve wrote:
snip

For some reason flying without an engine on purpose disturbs me.


Think of it this way: in a glider, most of the stuff that causes
emergencies has been left on the ground.

Actually, that isn't true. Around 80% of the problems are caused by the
pilot. Now if you are talking UAVS... :-)


Matt

Larry Dighera wrote:

Actually, flying is a bit more than a hobby
....
flying is a life and death matter after all.

As are many hobbies ... not to mention driving a car.

Stefan

The reason to fly gliders is

1. It makes you a better stick-and-rudder pilot
2. It takes most of the weirdness out of forced landings -- by the time
you solo a glider you've made a couple of dozen "forced" landings.

You forgot:

3. It's really fun!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

("Stefan"wrote)
...flying is a life and death matter after all.

As are many hobbies ... not to mention driving a car.


And if your name is Nelson Rockefeller so is, er, ...um ....(see link)

http://www.ishipress.com/marshak.htm
She was at his side when he died - sort of.


Montblack

Morgans wrote:

I say that step one should be to join AOPA, and in the process learn about
what kind of issues would be a stopper as far as getting a medical is
concerned. Plus, he will need a 1st class medical, to go all of the way to
jets, right?

When I applied to AOPA, they had a policy that you had to have soloed before
joining. They allowed certain exceptions to that rule at the time, and they may
not have the rule anymore, but, on the other hand, it's possible that Steve
cannot join yet.

I just reviewed part 61, and I think all he'd need is a 3rd class. The classes
are basically based on the type of flying you do, not the aircraft you fly. Yes,
if Steve wanted a job as an ATP, he'd need a 1st class; otherwise, no.

George Patterson
Give a person a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a person to
use the Internet and he won't bother you for weeks.

"George Patterson" wrote

When I applied to AOPA, they had a policy that you had to have soloed
before
joining. They allowed certain exceptions to that rule at the time, and
they may
not have the rule anymore, but, on the other hand, it's possible that
Steve
cannot join yet.

No problem with AOPA, now. Anyone can join. (EVEN ME) g
--
Jim in NC

Ok so you guys consider joining AOPA a must do. I was considering that
but I didn't know if it was an organization worth it's salt. Although
I did like the fact they offered a discount ticket for your
introduction flight.



On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:48:28 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote:


"George Patterson" wrote

When I applied to AOPA, they had a policy that you had to have soloed
before
joining. They allowed certain exceptions to that rule at the time, and
they may
not have the rule anymore, but, on the other hand, it's possible that
Steve
cannot join yet.

No problem with AOPA, now. Anyone can join. (EVEN ME) g