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by 5x5
Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:47 am
Forum: Aerobatics & Airshows
Topic: EAA AirVenture Oskosh July 20 - 26 2020
Replies: 5
Views: 9569

Re: EAA AirVenture Oskosh July 20 - 26 2020

It seems that Sun n Fun is still tentatively scheduled for May 5 - 10. Possibly optimistic but that's one of the worst things right now - the uncertainty of everything. As for Oshkosh - I'll be doing everything I possibly can to go again. It's an absolute highlight of every year I've managed to be t...
by 5x5
Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: I like this registration....
Replies: 12
Views: 8186

Re: I like this registration....

Here's a nice one (in a great setting).
GFLY and Oshkosh Tower.JPG
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by 5x5
Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Stuck above the clouds with no instruments
Replies: 56
Views: 4926

Re: Stuck above the clouds with no instruments

photofly wrote:I wonder what happens to the fuel flow to the carb in a 60-turn spin?
Funny you should ask - here's a video from wayback (2007ish) 60 Turn Spin
by 5x5
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Mooney Kaput?
Replies: 9
Views: 2846

Re: Mooney Kaput?

Boy, this on-again/off-again stuff is hell when your livelihood is involved. I feel sorry for their employees. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/mooney-employees-furloughed-again/?MailingID=260&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Boeing+Recommends+Sim+Training+for+737+MAX+Crews%...
by 5x5
Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Operating different machines.
Replies: 99
Views: 9838

Re: Operating different machines.

Completely agree .. However, I find it hard to separate all the different facets that are involved in this kind of comparison and it just seemed that the ultimate worse outcome of poor operation was a piece of the overall picture. I guess if I was talking basic, day-to-day operations then trucks mig...
by 5x5
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Operating different machines.
Replies: 99
Views: 9838

Re: Operating different machines.

I realize that difficulty of operation doesn't directly relate to accidents/death as a result but certainly there is a somewhat causational link. Anyway, that's the way my thoughts went as it seems to me that any difficult activity with the risk of injury is that much more so if death is possible. H...
by 5x5
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:25 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: "Currently"
Replies: 28
Views: 2929

Re: "Currently"

Gannet167 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:02 pm Currently = "we're at now- now."

https://youtu.be/gNIwlRClHsQ
Mr. Gannet167....... :prayer: :prayer: That is so apropo.

"When will then be now?" "Soon!!" - that kills me.
by 5x5
Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:05 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: "Currently"
Replies: 28
Views: 2929

Re: "Currently"

While we’re at it, one more little correction... "Uhhh...advisory traffic on 126.7.... aaaaand.... Piper PA 28 Warrior Two C-GABC with you, now currently showing about approximately 3.43 miles east of Sumspot at this time, Ummmm Errr descending towards the airport and following Goats Run Lane, aaaaa...
by 5x5
Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Mooney Kaput?
Replies: 9
Views: 2846

Mooney Kaput?

According to this article from AOPA it seems that Mooney has shut the doors. Can't find much more about it on the web right now and Mooney's website is still up as normal. Would definitely be bad news for any owners if it's true. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/november/13/mooney-f...
by 5x5
Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Red Deer is getting a control tower
Replies: 9
Views: 2280

Re: Red Deer is getting a control tower

Very high volume of training flights.
by 5x5
Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: fifty reasons to find a new instructor
Replies: 83
Views: 7541

Re: fifty reasons to find a new instructor

Beefitarian wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:38 am Here's one. "Any conflicting traffic please advise." Is being taught as proper radio procedure by real life instructors. I am not joking.

Some of these instructors are excellent in my opinion.
An Instructor that actively teaches students to say that simply cannot be considered as excellent.
by 5x5
Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Strong headwinds cause crash?
Replies: 23
Views: 2319

Re: Strong headwinds cause crash?

Have flown "backwards" any number of times in 152/172 during slow flight exercises. Never lost altitude as a result and never stalled unexpectedly. I'd guess perhaps some lack of awareness was at fault - and that's nothing new.
by 5x5
Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:31 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Commercial Solo Time Requirement
Replies: 57
Views: 4948

Re: Commercial Solo Time Requirement

I'm confused a bit - the decision posted related to a PPL cross country and wouldn't apply to a CPL. I agree that a PPL should, and I think in almost all cases does, happen in one day and certainly under supervision. A PPL student typically doesn't have the skill or experience to venture very far on...
by 5x5
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:28 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Landing.
Replies: 15
Views: 2548

Re: Landing.

photofly wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:26 am I like the shape of my thumb, and I always know where to find it.
I hope that doesn’t make me a bad person.
Not sure why, but after reading the above I just felt compelled to post this -

Image
by 5x5
Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight
Replies: 40
Views: 4414

Re: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight

youhavecontrol wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:55 am I don't care what people bring... even though (not if) it sounds crazy and makes intelligent (not old) people complain about the state of the world. Bring your support Emu. I don't care.
There, fixed it for you. :wink:
by 5x5
Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight
Replies: 40
Views: 4414

Re: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slippery_slope Ouch!!!! I was so upset when I read this it was really fortunate that my emotional support ostrich happened to walk in to the room. I was just about to enter a really deep funk and who knows what could have happened then. She's the perfect height and h...
by 5x5
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Bereavement
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Re: Bereavement

180 wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:22 pm
If you are going through a difficult time, your company and your managers should be doing everything in their power to make your life easier.
Hmmmm.........
by 5x5
Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight
Replies: 40
Views: 4414

Re: Woman Takes Her Miniature Service HORSE on Flight

mixturerich wrote: Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:16 am Where does it end
Like any other slippery slope, not in a good place.
by 5x5
Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:59 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: okotoks flight school
Replies: 91
Views: 9248

Re: okotoks flight school

In an ideal world, instructors would only be retired pilots who are highly experienced but that's not the case, I don't agree with this opinion. First of all, teaching abinitio students is a lot of repetitive work that requires significant effort and the commitment to a lot of student's individual ...

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