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Our son's first flight lesson
On 2007-06-22 20:31:58 -0400, "Gatt" said:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message news:2007062220131116807-dhenriques@rcncom... I've been through this with a few "anxious parents", and found the issue important enough to include a pre-first lesson interview between instructors and parents in your position as a suggested procedure for every CFI taking on a student through this path. I mention it to you only peripherally really, as I'm sure you and Mary are "wise old owls", but as well for new CFI's out here who might be entering this scenario someday. Another one for my increasing archive of useful usenet posts. Thanks, Dudley! -Chris Gattman Troutdale, OR You're very welcome. If I understand correctly from another thread, you are considering a CFI rating. Best of luck with that. DH |
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Our son's first flight lesson
Just a word of caution Jay.
Big snip of lots of good advice Thanks, Dudley. We're very much aware of this potential problem, and will try to avoid it at all costs. That's another (serious) reason I wanted him to train in a Cessna 150. It's different enough from our our plane that EVERYTHING will be different, from the pre-flight checklist to the sight picture on final approach. That way whatever he's learning will be in a different context from what he's seen in Atlas, and there can be no conflict. (At least that's the theory.) As far as his CFI, we have truly found a gem. He's an older gentleman, deeply involved in flying and restoring classic aircraft (he barnstorms with a 1929 Travel Air, and has participated in the National Air Tour, as well as the American Barnstormers Tour), has flown wildlife flights in the mountains in a Maule, and is genuinely one of the nicest, most even-keeled guys I've ever met. He's not building hours, and he doesn't need the money. He's just doing it because he loves it -- and that's what Joe needs. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Our son's first flight lesson
On 2007-06-22 22:03:27 -0400, Jay Honeck said:
Just a word of caution Jay. Big snip of lots of good advice Thanks, Dudley. We're very much aware of this potential problem, and will try to avoid it at all costs. That's another (serious) reason I wanted him to train in a Cessna 150. It's different enough from our our plane that EVERYTHING will be different, from the pre-flight checklist to the sight picture on final approach. That way whatever he's learning will be in a different context from what he's seen in Atlas, and there can be no conflict. (At least that's the theory.) As far as his CFI, we have truly found a gem. He's an older gentleman, deeply involved in flying and restoring classic aircraft (he barnstorms with a 1929 Travel Air, and has participated in the National Air Tour, as well as the American Barnstormers Tour), has flown wildlife flights in the mountains in a Maule, and is genuinely one of the nicest, most even-keeled guys I've ever met. He's not building hours, and he doesn't need the money. He's just doing it because he loves it -- and that's what Joe needs. Sounds like you have the perfect combination going there Jay. Your pick of a CFI sounds like just the right one for you. The choice of the 150 is also in my opinion a good one as opposed to the Cherokee. I know you love Atlas and I have absolutely nothing against Cherokees having taught in them many times, but for primary students,IF a choice of a tricycle gear airplane is an option, I have always leaned heavily toward steering people into the small Cessna's for initial training . I have always liked the control setup on the Cessna's as opposed to the Cherokees strictly when talking primary dual. I've found over time (a lot of time really :-) that time spent in the control sensitive/ wind sensitive 150's and 152's in the beginning has paid big dividends down the line for students who learn in these airplanes, THEN transition into the Cherokees . Dudley Henriques |
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Jay Honeck wrote:
Still, despite all this...I'm terrified. http://www.monkeydyne.com/rmcs/dbcomic.phtml?rowid=7194 Letting -- no, encouraging -- my boy to launch himself into the wild blue yonder is weighing heavily on my soul, and -- as much as I desperately want him to know the freedom of flight -- this is really scary. Congratulations, your parenting systems are nominal. Matt Roberds |
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Even better is when he asks, "Dad, what's the Mile High Club?"
"Maxwell" wrote in message ... "Jay Honeck" wrote in message oups.com... Scary (impossible?) though it may seem, that little baby that I held in my arms moments after birth (hell, I cut his umbilical cord!) is scheduled to take his first flight lesson tomorrow afternoon... It seems like just yesterday I was changing his diaper, or teaching him to tie his shoes. And it was just a few days ago that I was helping him drive a nail for the first time, and showing him how to throw a baseball. It's remarkable how quickly the years have flown by. He's really a young man now, stronger, faster, and smarter than either of his parents. And with 1500+ hours in the air in GA aircraft, he's probably more comfortable there than any student in history. After much searching, we've found the perfect flight instructor for Joe -- a semi-retired pilot of classic aircraft, with many thousands of hours doing tail-wheel mountain flying. He's one of the nicest gentlemen we've ever met, and, along with his wife, has become a close friend after a year of hanging out on "Movie Nights". Still, despite all this...I'm terrified. Letting -- no, encouraging -- my boy to launch himself into the wild blue yonder is weighing heavily on my soul, and -- as much as I desperately want him to know the freedom of flight -- this is really scary. I don't think anyone will be doing much sleeping tonight... What are you going to do the first time he says, hey Dad, can I borrow the plane? |
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Jay:
Seems like it was only yesterday with my own son. He started flying in December of his Junior year in HS - lessee, that was Dec '04. He flew a bit, but school kept him busy. That summer (now June '05), he solo'd. I've always seen it advised that parents / friends / ??? should not be present, just to avoid the jitters. So, I arranged it with the flight school, and showed up after he was already in the air with his instructor. I parked in an inconspicuous place, and brought the camera. He never saw me until he was taxiing in after his solo. Best pictures I ever took. ;-) Anyway, he knocked out most of his training that summer, but still had a bit to go - 1 more x-c, some night flight, hood time, etc. He'd squeeze in an occasional flight now and then so that he didn't get too rusty. School took a lot of time since he played in the marching band (very competitive here in TX). He took his checkride about 2 wks after his graduation. Again, I showed up while he was in the air. He's now just finished his freshman year at Embry-Riddle / Prescott, and now has his multi. He is so pleased that he has a rating that his dad doesn't have.... Regarding your plane, at the time of his training, I had a '67 172H, which I've since sold. I used rental aircraft exclusively for his training. Both C-150 and C-172SP. I could add him onto my policy AS A STUDENT for only $200/yr more than what I was paying. They said it would drop lower once he had his certificate. Interesting point, though, is that while *he* would be covered, the INSTRUCTOR would not be covered. So, if something happened like the engine seizing and they landed in a field, insurance would pay. If the insurance company determined that an off-field landing (or worse) happened, and they could tie it back to something the instructor did, they would not pay. I could have added the instructor, but it would have been much much higher, since it would have been for "commercial purposes." I slept fine each and every time - I, too, knew the instructor, and while he *was* building time, he just clicked with my son. Carl "Jay Honeck" wrote in message oups.com... Scary (impossible?) though it may seem, that little baby that I held in my arms moments after birth (hell, I cut his umbilical cord!) is scheduled to take his first flight lesson tomorrow afternoon... It seems like just yesterday I was changing his diaper, or teaching him to tie his shoes. And it was just a few days ago that I was helping him drive a nail for the first time, and showing him how to throw a baseball. It's remarkable how quickly the years have flown by. He's really a young man now, stronger, faster, and smarter than either of his parents. And with 1500+ hours in the air in GA aircraft, he's probably more comfortable there than any student in history. After much searching, we've found the perfect flight instructor for Joe -- a semi-retired pilot of classic aircraft, with many thousands of hours doing tail-wheel mountain flying. He's one of the nicest gentlemen we've ever met, and, along with his wife, has become a close friend after a year of hanging out on "Movie Nights". Still, despite all this...I'm terrified. Letting -- no, encouraging -- my boy to launch himself into the wild blue yonder is weighing heavily on my soul, and -- as much as I desperately want him to know the freedom of flight -- this is really scary. I don't think anyone will be doing much sleeping tonight... -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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I know you love Atlas and I have absolutely nothing against Cherokees
having taught in them many times, but for primary students,IF a choice of a tricycle gear airplane is an option, I have always leaned heavily toward steering people into the small Cessna's for initial training . I have always liked the control setup on the Cessna's as opposed to the Cherokees strictly when talking primary dual. I've found over time (a lot of time really :-) that time spent in the control sensitive/ wind sensitive 150's and 152's in the beginning has paid big dividends down the line for students who learn in these airplanes, THEN transition into the Cherokees . Agreed. I love Atlas, but compared to a 150 its a transport-class plane. Big, nose-heavy, and -- with a pretty short wing -- not terribly forgiving in slow flight. It'll slide around the pattern on rails. A 150, on the other hand, is like a butterfly, requiring constant input. It'll teach him a lot, methinks. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Our son's first flight lesson
On 2007-06-23 09:52:40 -0400, Jay Honeck said:
I know you love Atlas and I have absolutely nothing against Cherokees having taught in them many times, but for primary students,IF a choice of a tricycle gear airplane is an option, I have always leaned heavily toward steering people into the small Cessna's for initial training . I have always liked the control setup on the Cessna's as opposed to the Cherokees strictly when talking primary dual. I've found over time (a lot of time really :-) that time spent in the control sensitive/ wind sensitive 150's and 152's in the beginning has paid big dividends down the line for students who learn in these airplanes, THEN transition into the Cherokees . Agreed. I love Atlas, but compared to a 150 its a transport-class plane. Big, nose-heavy, and -- with a pretty short wing -- not terribly forgiving in slow flight. It'll slide around the pattern on rails. A 150, on the other hand, is like a butterfly, requiring constant input. It'll teach him a lot, methinks. You're right. It's the same reason the Air Force still uses the T38. If you perfect your basic skills in an airplane that taxes your skills, it forces you into a higher skill level as you progress through the basics. The bottom line on this type of thinking is that if you can handle the more sensitive aircraft, what comes afterward is a lower learning curve. It works! If he can fly the 150 well, he'll LOVE Atlas!! Dudley Henriques |
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Learning the kid to fly - was - Our son's first flight lesson
wrote in message
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