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Comming close
Have you came close to be in a mid air. Today was the most I flew in one
day around 6hours in the plane total and have never been closer to being in a mid. I had to head down to my grandma's (she's not doing good) around KFUL and I was in Vegas. Got up around 5:30am and got off the ground at KVGT around 8:00. After getting out of Las Vegas Class B a southwest 737 blows right in front of me less the 4 miles same alt. ATC didnt even call him. I dont know why I didnt see him untill my Dad pointed him out in frount of me. So no biggy. Got over L26 and there were 3 of us head right at eachother. Me, a Bo, and something else. The Bo climbed and turned very sharp, I went down, Have no idea what the other guys did. ATC called all these guys to me but I didnt even see them till they were about 2 miles. Landed at KFUL no problem. Headed to KAPV to pick up a friend of mine, no problem there. Going to L70, a bird less then 5feet from the end of the wing. Landed at L70 and headed back to KAPV to go home and a glider right in front of me, I climbed like hell. And im still here. All of these close calls today really makes you think of the big sky. And how small it is. Fly Safe and keep yours eyes out the window. N8389P KAPV PA24-250 *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today. |
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This is close? Geez, just another good flying day in Texas.
On 15 May 2004 05:04:37 GMT, Tony wrote: Have you came close to be in a mid air. Today was the most I flew in one day around 6hours in the plane total and have never been closer to being in a mid. I had to head down to my grandma's (she's not doing good) around KFUL and I was in Vegas. Got up around 5:30am and got off the ground at KVGT around 8:00. After getting out of Las Vegas Class B a southwest 737 blows right in front of me less the 4 miles same alt. ATC didnt even call him. I dont know why I didnt see him untill my Dad pointed him out in frount of me. So no biggy. Got over L26 and there were 3 of us head right at eachother. Me, a Bo, and something else. The Bo climbed and turned very sharp, I went down, Have no idea what the other guys did. ATC called all these guys to me but I didnt even see them till they were about 2 miles. Landed at KFUL no problem. Headed to KAPV to pick up a friend of mine, no problem there. Going to L70, a bird less then 5feet from the end of the wing. Landed at L70 and headed back to KAPV to go home and a glider right in front of me, I climbed like hell. And im still here. All of these close calls today really makes you think of the big sky. And how small it is. Fly Safe and keep yours eyes out the window. N8389P KAPV PA24-250 *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today. |
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Fly Safe and keep yours eyes out the window.
Well, Tony, if you live in a metro area, you just get used to it. When I lived between Milwaukee and Chicago, it happened all the time. (And, BTW, 3 or 4 miles isn't really "close"...) Or, alternatively, you can come visit us in Iowa. Here the Big Sky is, indeed, VERY big. Mary and I often fly mid-week, and occasionally go several flights without seeing another aircraft. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:5aspc.6892$qA.774467@attbi_s51... Fly Safe and keep yours eyes out the window. Well, Tony, if you live in a metro area, you just get used to it. When I lived between Milwaukee and Chicago, it happened all the time. (And, BTW, 3 or 4 miles isn't really "close"...) Or, alternatively, you can come visit us in Iowa. Here the Big Sky is, indeed, VERY big. Mary and I often fly mid-week, and occasionally go several flights without seeing another aircraft. How long since your glasses have been checked? :~) |
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No kidding - 3 or 4 miles isn't even guns range...
-- Jim Carter "Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:5aspc.6892$qA.774467@attbi_s51... Fly Safe and keep yours eyes out the window. Well, Tony, if you live in a metro area, you just get used to it. When I lived between Milwaukee and Chicago, it happened all the time. (And, BTW, 3 or 4 miles isn't really "close"...) Or, alternatively, you can come visit us in Iowa. Here the Big Sky is, indeed, VERY big. Mary and I often fly mid-week, and occasionally go several flights without seeing another aircraft. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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How long since your glasses have been checked? :~)
Just got new ones. Now I can: a) See all the imperfections in the windshield MUCH more clearly... b) No longer read the sectional... :-( -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Jay Honeck wrote:
How long since your glasses have been checked? :~) Just got new ones. Now I can: a) See all the imperfections in the windshield MUCH more clearly... b) No longer read the sectional... :-( -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Went flying Friday for the first time with the bifocals I ordered just for flying; the bifocal line is purposely at the top of the panel. 1. Am I really so old I need bifocals? 2. Got to break the habit of looking over the top of the glasses to read the panel and sectionals. -- Jim Pennino Remove -spam-sux to reply. |
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On 15 May 2004 05:04:37 GMT, Tony wrote:
Have you came close to be in a mid air. Today was the most I flew in one day around 6hours in the plane total and have never been closer to being in a mid. Thats a lot better then what I saw today. I was with one of my students today in the pattern at KCOS doing touch and go's on 17R when a C17 Galaxy came in for a landing on 12. The controller told us that we were #2 for the intersection and to continue our downwind with the C17 being #1. Ok, I didnt have a problem with that, we were going to be way ahead of him so no problem. Then the controller asked us to do a short approach for 17R in front of the C17. Still no problem, its time for a simulated engine failure for my student. We got down ok, and proceeded to take off again when I heard the tower clear the C17 for a breakaway to the right. Hmm, I thought he was going to make a full stop but he didnt. Because of his speed, he was already on base again for 12 just as we were turning crosswind for 17R. Another C172 had joined us in the pattern at this time and they were in front of us on downwind. I pointed out both A/C to my student and told him that I did not like what I was seeing. The tower has said nothing to us or the other 172 about the C17 and I felt that we were going to be close to converging if we did not do something. I asked the tower for a left 360, which he approved. As we were turning, I could see that the C172 in front of us was still climbing above normal TPA. Then the C17 came barreling through on final. I then saw that the C172 passed just above the C17 just barely and the C17 pilot calling tower and asked him if he knew that there was a small cessna just 200-300 feet above him. The tower did not answer. As the C17 landed, he again called tower and asked if he knew about the plane and the tower confirmed he did. About 5 minutes after that, there was a new voice on tower freq. Maybe a coincedence but im sure someone got a phone call. Scott D. |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:U4vpc.6798$gr.526446@attbi_s52... How long since your glasses have been checked? :~) Just got new ones. Now I can: a) See all the imperfections in the windshield MUCH more clearly... b) No longer read the sectional... :-( References to Mr. Magoo respectfully withheld. |
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References to Mr. Magoo respectfully withheld.
Thanks. These damned eyes kept me from joining the Air Force, and odds are that they'll eventually cost me my medical. We'll just have to wait and see... (*groan*) :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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