Started to train for flying

Beer Forever · 02-10-2006, 10:04 PM

The coast guard is going to let me fly!!! As soon as all the book work and physical crap is out of the way

:jet:

Shaun · 02-10-2006, 10:09 PM

great go find yourself a copy of Rod Machado's book for the private pilot that will be the basics for you to review and get ready for before instrument training. Congrat's welcome to life in 3D

Mooseman684 · 02-10-2006, 10:13 PM

Are you gonna fly Fixed Wing Or Helos ????

Beer Forever · 02-10-2006, 10:17 PM

I want to fly helos, but right now we are going over the basics. They determine what you are best suited for ater the intensive training I have only begun. 1st day was yesterday(Flight training that is) They have the best fligt sim ever. I thought I was going to wet myself.

Shaun · 02-10-2006, 10:19 PM

go for fixed with if you loose power you have plenty of ways to stay in the air including gliding in a straight wing, or safe ejection. Helo's when they expereince engine out you die.

Mooseman684 · 02-10-2006, 10:21 PM

Very Cool ,my friend, VERY COOL !:cheer:

Beer Forever · 02-10-2006, 10:22 PM

I thought of that, but I want to be the guy who saves the day and lowers the rescuers down into the water. There is such a demand for helo piolets that I can have a decent career after my time is up.

Shaun · 02-10-2006, 10:33 PM

The funny thing I am hearing all the helo pilots from ft. campbell, KY out at my small field working on fixed wing and commercial ratings so they go can go with the commecial jobs.

The key is to enjoy any flying of any sort have fun and be safe - also spend plenty of time with the crosswinds

Snakebite · 02-10-2006, 10:45 PM

If the wings move faster than the fuselage then its probably a helicopter and therefore unsafe

Big Dog · 02-11-2006, 06:24 AM

Old adage:

"Helicopters don't really fly - they beat the air into submission." :cheer:

Otter · 02-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Good to haer you're going to fly. I started in the Coast Guard, went in as an A&P Mechanic, because I didn't have a collage degree they wouldn't let me fly. Ended up in Africa for the wars, flew helicopter, it was great until I got shot down, I quit about half way down.
The best way to go is to learn airplane first, get the commercial, then 35 hours for helicopter addon. I still try to fly now and then, I've got a friend with a helicopter shop near me and I love to go play with some of the machines.
Helicopter requires more hands on flying than airplane, if you have an engine failure you can put it almost anywhere.

"Life is too important to be taken seriously."

N2914J · 02-11-2006, 05:17 PM

Great to hear!!! Right now I'm working on General Aviation flight training, I've got about 15 hours so far, and have been flying a lot of tailwheel/aerobatic lately. When I'm of age, I plan to join the military, not sure what branch though. My Dad told me that the Coast Guard always have the best stuff, real cherry. He also said they have no pilot quotas to fill, like the Air Force, therefore they get to chose thier pilot carefully. Congratulations SKS!!!!!

Shaun · 02-11-2006, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2914J

Great to hear!!! Right now I'm working on General Aviation flight training, I've got about 15 hours so far, and have been flying a lot of tailwheel/aerobatic lately. When I'm of age, I plan to join the military, not sure what branch though. My Dad told me that the Coast Guard always have the best stuff, real cherry. He also said they have no pilot quotas to fill, like the Air Force, therefore they get to chose thier pilot carefully. Congratulations SKS!!!!!

so what is the tailnumber in your name is it one you have been training in

Oxford · 04-10-2006, 05:10 PM

In case you need a laugh: Remember it takes a college degree to fly a
plane but only a high school diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those
of us who fly routinely in our jobs.

After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe
sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form,
and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some
actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with
a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers. By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute
descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

And the best one for last...

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget
pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget

02-10-2006, 10:04 PM	#1
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	Started to train for flying The coast guard is going to let me fly!!! As soon as all the book work and physical crap is out of the way :jet: __________________ Paramedic sks forever

02-10-2006, 10:09 PM	#2
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	great go find yourself a copy of Rod Machado's book for the private pilot that will be the basics for you to review and get ready for before instrument training. Congrat's welcome to life in 3D __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-10-2006, 10:13 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,634 Images: 2	Are you gonna fly Fixed Wing Or Helos ???? __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-10-2006, 10:17 PM	#4
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I want to fly helos, but right now we are going over the basics. They determine what you are best suited for ater the intensive training I have only begun. 1st day was yesterday(Flight training that is) They have the best fligt sim ever. I thought I was going to wet myself. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

02-10-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	go for fixed with if you loose power you have plenty of ways to stay in the air including gliding in a straight wing, or safe ejection. Helo's when they expereince engine out you die. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-10-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,634 Images: 2	Very Cool ,my friend, VERY COOL !:cheer: __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-10-2006, 10:22 PM	#7
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I thought of that, but I want to be the guy who saves the day and lowers the rescuers down into the water. There is such a demand for helo piolets that I can have a decent career after my time is up. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

02-10-2006, 10:33 PM	#8
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	The funny thing I am hearing all the helo pilots from ft. campbell, KY out at my small field working on fixed wing and commercial ratings so they go can go with the commecial jobs. The key is to enjoy any flying of any sort have fun and be safe - also spend plenty of time with the crosswinds __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/ Last edited by Shaun; 02-10-2006 at 10:37 PM.

02-10-2006, 10:45 PM	#9
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,839	If the wings move faster than the fuselage then its probably a helicopter and therefore unsafe

02-11-2006, 06:24 AM	#10
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Old adage: "Helicopters don't really fly - they beat the air into submission." :cheer: __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-11-2006, 07:58 AM	#11
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 949 Images: 6	Good to haer you're going to fly. I started in the Coast Guard, went in as an A&P Mechanic, because I didn't have a collage degree they wouldn't let me fly. Ended up in Africa for the wars, flew helicopter, it was great until I got shot down, I quit about half way down. The best way to go is to learn airplane first, get the commercial, then 35 hours for helicopter addon. I still try to fly now and then, I've got a friend with a helicopter shop near me and I love to go play with some of the machines. Helicopter requires more hands on flying than airplane, if you have an engine failure you can put it almost anywhere. "Life is too important to be taken seriously." __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

02-11-2006, 05:17 PM	#12
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Great to hear!!! Right now I'm working on General Aviation flight training, I've got about 15 hours so far, and have been flying a lot of tailwheel/aerobatic lately. When I'm of age, I plan to join the military, not sure what branch though. My Dad told me that the Coast Guard always have the best stuff, real cherry. He also said they have no pilot quotas to fill, like the Air Force, therefore they get to chose thier pilot carefully. Congratulations SKS!!!!! __________________ God Bless America

04-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#14
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,021 Blog Entries: 4	Remember to get your planes inspected by competent mechanics In case you need a laugh: Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a high school diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those of us who fly routinely in our jobs. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers. By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement. S: Almost replaced left inside main tire. P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough. S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft. P: Something loose in cockpit. S: Something tightened in cockpit. P: Dead bugs on windshield. S: Live bugs on back-order. P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent. S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear. S: Evidence removed. P: DME volume unbelievably loud. S: DME volume set to more believable level. P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. S: That's what friction locks are for. P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode. S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode. P: Suspected crack in windshield. S: Suspect you're right. P: Number 3 engine missing. S: Engine found on right wing after brief search. P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!) S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious. P: Target radar hums. S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics. P: Mouse in cockpit. S: Cat installed. And the best one for last... P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer. S: Took hammer away from midget __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".