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by looproll
Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Patter Cards
Replies: 13
Views: 2005

Patter Cards

I was getting checked-out by a fresh class IV a few years ago in Gimli, and she had these nifty cheat-sheets on her kneeboard that had a lesson outline. They looked to be commercially published. Anyone know what they might be and where they are sold?

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by looproll
Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:28 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Navajo Off runway in YQU
Replies: 2
Views: 1292

Saw it with my own eyes. The 'ho is registered to a private owner in Calgary. Didn't see any damage, but it was pretty dark by the time they dug it out and taxiied back. Couldn't have been too bad, as it took-off the next morning!
by looproll
Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Old Airforce Guys: Do you know the words to this song...
Replies: 11
Views: 2755

the song in question is entitled "Flying Fortress" and I have the 'official' lyrics in the Air Cadet march book,

gyph: the words for Airmen Prayer... I know 'em. Try a google search
by looproll
Sun Jan 23, 2005 7:50 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Another time waster...
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

someone has too much time on their hands. This one is pretty awesome though http://www.shockwave.com/sw/content/lawandorder2 hours wasted!
by looproll
Sun Jan 23, 2005 7:45 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Another time waster...
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

by looproll
Sat Jan 22, 2005 5:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Lightning Strike-AMAZING
Replies: 3
Views: 1258

Lightning Strike-AMAZING

[img]http://adventure_aviation.tripod.com/avatar/lightningstrike.gif[/img]
by looproll
Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:23 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Best glide speed, for...
Replies: 3
Views: 659

There is a speed which will achieve minimum sink, and yet another to achieve best glide (best L/D ratio). The best L/D speed changes with weight. Racing sailplanes, I'd want a lot of water ballast in the wings to make my craft heavier. It won't change the glide ratio, but it will change the speed at...
by looproll
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:44 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: air cadet glider scholarship
Replies: 6
Views: 3824

I'm a gliding instructor and I've sat on these selection boards before. I don't think it would hurt things for the gliding application. It will sure give him the edge on the course! As long as he doesn't have a licence, it goes more towards a strong interest demonstrated in aviation. However, it may...
by looproll
Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:11 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Sunglasses
Replies: 33
Views: 7440

Sunglasses

Polarized- Good? Bad? Anyone have a problem with polarized lenses? I heard some dribble about the instrument faces being polarized and not being able to see the bloody things. Also, a friend of mine, Matt R. (if you are out there email me!) said his Oakley's were "specially polarized" for flying. W...
by looproll
Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:06 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Which plane?
Replies: 13
Views: 2807

I love Citabria's, especially the 7KCAB. This one is a 7ECA I assume? Having flown all 3 types, Citabria is my favorite by far. Right hand on the stick and left hand on the throttle. Going from tricycle gear to tailwheel, you will be lazy on the ground, learning from the beginning in a tailwheel you...
by looproll
Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:07 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: INRAT
Replies: 14
Views: 2829

I didn't do the aerocourse, but instead bought the question book. It was pretty much word-for-word like the real exam. I recall questions about weather radar and stormscope so make sure you are up-to-speed on that! There was also a question regarding a "Minimim Fuel Emergency" asking what you are su...
by looproll
Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Fly Right Ltd
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Fly Right Ltd

anyone trained or worked there? what's it like? Doris, who the f*ck is Doris? :lol:
by looproll
Sun Oct 31, 2004 7:28 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Cessna 172 or Piper PA-38?
Replies: 17
Views: 3832

my school told me no pax while training, years have passed and now I've taken pax while training pilots in the 172, no stalls though (adhering to the utility category limits of course). I couldn't find anything in the CARs about not having someone in the back seat.
by looproll
Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:17 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Turns
Replies: 3
Views: 1233

how about the story about lowering flap in a turn with asymmetric flap deflection compared to level? Would you catch it as fast if you were cranking and banking compared to if lowering flap while level? Would it be too late? :shock:
by looproll
Sat Oct 30, 2004 11:27 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Teaching Method for Ground School
Replies: 7
Views: 1749

the instructors have 200 hours and the only story they can give is where they took off and did circuits.
'tis the nature of the flight instruction business. Everyone starts somewhere. :roll:
by looproll
Sat Oct 30, 2004 12:07 am
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Fly Right
Replies: 3
Views: 2941

Fly Right

Does anyone have any insight as to the flight school Fly Right Ltd. out of Springbank? Good place to work? Decent aircraft and management? Thanks guys.
by looproll
Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:59 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Teaching Method for Ground School
Replies: 7
Views: 1749

I just yell at my students. Mental imagery is key. If they don't get it the first time, too bad! :twisted:
by looproll
Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:08 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Any News From Swanberg?
Replies: 15
Views: 3822

They own the Shell at GP and a few pilots got-in working the ramp as fuellers for a while. I know a guy who just was put into the right seat of the JS after fuelling for 1yr+ shortly after that post for the pilot job. He seems pretty happy. SB seems to be a pretty decent place. I wouldn't say NO. Su...
by looproll
Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:26 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Flashcards..... do these work?
Replies: 7
Views: 2893

How much did you pay for them? Heck, I make my own flash cards for dirt cheap. They work really good for me. How do people retain information? Repetition is great for committing stuff to long term memory and flash cards do the trick for me, especially when I have to make them up and research the ans...
by looproll
Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:13 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Work hours
Replies: 28
Views: 12417

good question

Working here as a flight instructor and charter pilot, the CARs part 7 limitations apparently do apply to me. I think a lot a people do instruction as a stepping stone to build time, so it's kind of nice not to have a cap on your flight duty time. I see some fellow instructors that work 18+ hour day...

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