|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 18, 2006 17:51:01 GMT -5
Ok, so today I had my 2nd lesson at Flabob Airport. We did some 45 degree banks to the left and right so we turn 360 degrees and return to the heading we left off. Then we did different variations of stalls, they were; simulated approach stall (full flaps, 60 knots) and we pitched the plane upwards like if we got distracted while on final to land; second stall was no power stall; third stall was full power stall. Then we did 3 touch and go's, my dad videoed 2 of the landings, and right now I have my 3rd landing uploaded so you can watch it!! Also, it was me doing the landing, with just verbal guidance from the instructor, so fun!  Please check out the video!www.kraphicsonline.com/me_flying.wmv |
|
|
|
Post by jimslost on Mar 18, 2006 18:43:52 GMT -5
Nice video and nice landing.
If you get a rainy day, see if you can talk Ed Marquart into showing you his collection of antique airplanes. Among other things, he's well into what is going to be an award winning restoration of a Buhl Airsedan.
|
|
|
|
Post by Dan on Mar 19, 2006 0:57:10 GMT -5
Good landing Scubakobe! I watched it three times - it's always nice to see how it's really done in the 'real' world. Thanks for posting it!
Dan
…it’s great being a kid again – without the glue! ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 19, 2006 12:35:57 GMT -5
Yah, its sure fun ;D I was really nervous when making that landing...I barely figured out that we landed lol Looking back at the video now it seems as though it was a crosswind landing, but I don't really think it was. And lemme tell ya, its a lot more intense then flight simulator hehe 
Jim, That day I was flying in the video was a day for antique airplane fly ins. There was a sopwith camel putting around I think, and then 2 tail draggers took off right beside each other and I was completely amazed at that because the runway isnt that wide lol. If Ed is the person that will give you a ride in one of those antique biplanes, then I think I know about him, my dad told me he talked to one of the lucky passengers who rode with him for a flight
|
|
|
|
Post by jimslost on Mar 19, 2006 18:10:21 GMT -5
Mr. Marquart, designer of the MA-5 Marquart Charger (and other homebuilts) is something of an institution at Flabob. I don't know if he currently has a flying airplane, but he has a shop full of fascinating projects. Spend enough time there, and I'm sure that sooner or later you will meet him.
Actually, Flabob has been a hotbed of antique and experimental aircraft activity for longer than the 40 years that I've been aware of it. It's a great place to learn to fly.
|
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 19, 2006 23:57:04 GMT -5
Yes it sure has been an excellent place to learn to fly I guess I could spend some time around Flabob when im not flying and get to know people like Mr. Marquart. Thanks for the comments by the way!  |
|
|
|
Post by dominique on Mar 20, 2006 1:00:21 GMT -5
nice video indeed !
Were there turbulences, the weather looks like it...
|
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 20, 2006 11:04:50 GMT -5
nice video indeed ! Were there turbulences, the weather looks like it... Oh yes, there sure were turbulents lol! When we were in cruise I had to keep fighting to level the wings. Then during landing I got bumped around a little bit, but in the end I came down fine! I think there was a bit of cross wind, I didnt notice it when I was landing (Too busy focusing on the end of the runway as the instructor said to) so I thought I was lined up pretty well, and I think it was me when I used the rudders, but we kicked the rudders and straightened out before we landed (We were still like 30 feet in the air when we did that). You can't really see us straightening out in the small size of that video, but if you pay close attention during the landing you will see us kick straight. I can't wait for the next lesson!! |
|
gt182
Flightsimmer
Posts: 53
|
Post by gt182 on Mar 20, 2006 14:38:05 GMT -5
Congrats, nice landing no matter what scubakobe . If you can, keep on with the instructions till you have your private license. You won't regret it one bit down the road later on. I made the mistake years ago, 1969 to be exact, of not taking the owner of an airservice I worked for here, up on the free lessons he offered. I regreat it to this day.  |
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 20, 2006 23:49:41 GMT -5
Congrats, nice landing no matter what scubakobe . If you can, keep on with the instructions till you have your private license. You won't regret it one bit down the road later on. I made the mistake years ago, 1969 to be exact, of not taking the owner of an airservice I worked for here, up on the free lessons he offered. I regreat it to this day. Oh you bet I'm going on to Private Pilot ranking, what fun would flying be if you couldnt bring someone along to show them the beauty? The instructor said I can also get my IFR rating in no time. After I get those 2 certifications I am going start saving up for commercial and multi-engine ranking if I can. But yah, that's kinda sad about not getting the private pilot license...even when it was free! |
|
gt182
Flightsimmer
Posts: 53
|
Post by gt182 on Mar 21, 2006 11:23:41 GMT -5
Good for you. When you get that private pilot's ticket, make sure you show us some pictures. |
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Mar 21, 2006 20:51:32 GMT -5
Good for you. When you get that private pilot's ticket, make sure you show us some pictures. Yah I will bug ya a bit with pictures hehe I will be taking pictures and vids with me flying when Im solo, just as fun but without a passenger..hehe |
|
|
|
Post by Keith on Apr 21, 2006 8:25:51 GMT -5
good job |
|
|
|
Post by scubakobe on Apr 21, 2006 9:18:31 GMT -5
Thanks Keith. I am finally getting in to a hobby (Actually, more than a hobby) that I REALLY enjoy. I think it will take me farther then just a recreational thing to do. I think I am going to have to get that squeak from the tires from the video and use it for my 152 project ;D |
|
