Tag archive for "scary"

Blog, Photos

Who would want this job?

1 Comment 30 September 2010

I was prowling around the AOPA site, and I came across a post in one of their blogs. The video embedded in that post was one of the scariest things I've ever seen. It made me think about all the things I take for granted, like high intensity lights on large transmission towers. After watching... Read more »

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Blog, Flight Lessons

Scary Traffic Pattern Work

No Comments 02 October 2009

This time however, when I was cleared for the option, there was a fair amount of turbulence. The plane was really rocking. Then, right at the tail end of the downwind leg, a gigantic gust of wind hit the plane and I immediately noticed a significant drop in altitude (maybe a hundred feet). To make a long story short, I hit my head twice on the ceiling. Just after the second gust, the controller called to let me know that the wind was now gusting at 27 knots and I responded the only way I knew how, "Roger that..I'd like to make this one a full stop." They gave me a runway change and I put it down and taxied to the tie down.... Read more »

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Hello, my name is Matt Everett and as of 1/1/2010 I am a private pilot ASEL. I started this blog early in my training and used it primarily as a place to keep notes of my lessons. Since then it has grown to much more than that, but my main focus is still on aviation experiences. It is my sincerest hope that this blog is a resource for others as much as it is a resource for me. 

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