Today's post is more of a public service announcement than anything. It isn't flight instruction, especially since I'm not yet qualified, but I want every pilot to learn from it. While perusing YouTube recently, I saw the video above in the side bar. I was a bit put off by the title, but I watched... Read more »
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Pilots’ rule number one
I just wanted to post a video I encountered recently that highlights the single most important rule in flying - always fly the airplane. The video shows a pilot/flight instructor who apparently faints or becomes otherwise incapacitated. Unfortunately, the guy in the back appears to take that as a cue to freak out and scream... Read more »
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Video: A Show I’d Really Like to See
I was prowling around on Youtube and I found a very compelling demo reel for a reality TV show. It has bush flying, rustic Alaskan scenery, and best of all women pilots. It was posted in February of this year and according to the poster, they are supposed to be shooting this month. I don't... Read more »
Continue ReadingHilarious video
This is one of my favorite videos. It's from an Australian TV show. After a while they start flying the level D sim and things really get interesting. I have to confess, the pilots pretty much do the same stuff I would be doing in the sim.
Continue ReadingVideo: FAA on Mountain Flying
In the middle of the last century, the FAA produced a number of videos on topics that were of particular concern. The videos covered things like hand propping safety, float plane flying, and mountain flying. While video production quality has seriously improved, these videos still offer a great deal of useful information for pilots of... Read more »
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I'd like to lodge a complaint
Recent events have gotten me thinking, and I've got to say I'm a little put out with this whole Presidential visit TFR thing. Especially since I receive a notice in my email inbox nearly every week. The problem, and source of my complaint, the notices never pop up more than 1 day ahead of time.... Read more »
Continue ReadingVideos: Oshkosh Dreamin and a Jet Sale
I came across two videos today that I thought I should post here. The first one is hilarious. Imagine if Lockheed really had a 'Jet Month Sale.' Unfortunately, everything in the ad is way outside my price range... The second video pretty much sums up Oshkosh. I recommend watching it in HD. Oshkosh Dreamin' from... Read more »
Continue ReadingVideo: Supersonic Shockwave Phenomena
This video from AVweb ranks very high on my list of best videos on Youtube. It packs a lot of visual punch in its 3 minute duration. Don't give up on it early or you will miss the best part: the shockwaves coming off the atlas rocket.
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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. Looking for more?
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