Happy New Year You Surly Bastards!
Everything posted by Texas St. Armadillos
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
As a student pilot, I'm sure my CFI would lose his shit if took my hand off the throttle. Sounds like an experienced pilot move.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
AOPA membership. Worth it?
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
First off, thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families in the accident in Alaska. Horrible and probably avoidable. Had another lesson Sunday. Good conditions. As you guys said, the taxi is coming along nicely now. Went out to the West practice area (out towards Kilgore and Gladewater). We did a lot of rudder work. I was still having a tough time getting my feel, so he made me take my shoes off to get a better feel. At one point, he covered all instruments up and said "Fly me to Longview". This was to get me to start identifying landmarks. Once we got to Longview, he said fly me to your house. Very cool and we got some pictures. This seemed like a different session in that it was less about maneuvers and more about VFR flying. Turning not just to a certain heading, but to a landmark. Had a good base and turn to final and landed. A couple things on the landing that I had questions on. First, it sure seemed like I was going to land short of the runway, but we obviously didn't. I guess that is about getting more reps and understanding my true position on the final. I guess as long as I have 2 whites, and 2 reds I'm good. Also, when is the right time to flare? How much back pressure (is there a spot on the horizon I should use)? How long do I hold it (until the back wheels are down?). Thanks again for this forum. It really helps me debrief and review my lessons.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Had 2nd in-flight lesson on Sunday. Weather has been horrible, so we finally caught a break. Winds were calm (6 knots). Taxi went well. Take-off was normal. We had to turn slightly at about 1,500' ft to dodge some clouds. Got to 3,000', and we performed medium bank turns, Dutch rolls, and slow flight. Apart from coming out of slow flight once, where I accidentally went from full flaps to no flaps. I missed the intermediate notch😮. Did not cause any problems, but my instructor explained to me how important that would be for the checkride. Some clouds had settled in around the airport when it was time to turn back, so we had to request an IFR/ILS landing. We got our altitude and vector and threw on the autopilot for a bit. That was awesome. No wonder the airline guys keep it smooth. Flew through a couple clouds on the approach, and I did my first landing. The airplane and it's passengers all remained intact, so I considered it a very successful first landing. Much less nerve-racking experience than the gusty first lesson. As a golfer, to me, it's about reps and getting comfortable in your environment. This is no different. Next lesson we will be doing a bunch of takeoffs and landings. Looking forward to that.
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All things SNL
If I had to guess, I bet Tina Fey will run the show when Lorne retires.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Thanks. I'll try this out. I appreciate you more experienced folks putting up with my stream of thoughts.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel...
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
We went up yesterday for my first flight lesson. 17 knots, gusting to 23-24. We almost didn't go. My first time taxi was very stressful. Could not get my mind wrapped around keeping the yoke turned into the wind then switching in the opposite direction. I could not keep the wind direction as I made directional changes on the taxiways. In fairness, my mind was racing and I was just trying to get a feel for the rudders and brakes to steer. Wind was straight runway headwind. I did the take off using right rudder to compensate for left tenancies. Due to the wind, we were airborne very quickly. Very bumpy up until about 3k'. Learned quickly to keep my hand on the throttle until 1,500'. Smoothed out at 3k' and we did basic turns. We were going to do some steeper turns and dutch rolls, but with the winds my CFI decided against it. Worked our way back and he did the landing given the conditions. I resumed control for the taxi, and I had noticeably better control of the aircraft (better feel for rudders and brakes). Still need to be more smooth and subtle. My CFI said that this was a trial by fire and that I will not have more difficult conditions than this during my training....so I got that going for me.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Gotcha. There were tiers of pricing based on $ paid down. So, higher rates for less down. I assume that's a common practice.
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2018 Lawn and Landscape Thread
F-ing poa annua. Anything to treat it with? Will it just take hotter temps? Frustrated here.
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2019 Houston Texans Offseason
I was amused at myself last night when they did the Texans season recap right before their pick. Totally forgot that we lost the first 3, then won the next 9. I had even forgot about the playoff game. I guess that's when you know you have a "blah" team. That, or I'm getting old and losing my memory.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
$125 $55 Yes, 172.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Quick update: Got my 3rd Class Medical today. Tomorrow (weather permitting) will be my first lesson in the plane. Will be doing my training with Skypark Aviation out of East Texas Regional.
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Thank you, sir.
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2019 Houston Astros Thread
How bout some runs?
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Done with the online ground school. Now studying for the written. Researching CFIs/Flight Schools (Longview area). Will also get my medical in the next couple weeks. Anything to worry about for a 3rd class?
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Your go-to cooking/food websites and youtube channels?
Food Wishes with Chef John
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Augusta National for The Masters
Wear your golf shoes.
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2018-19 PGA Tour
Still undefeated.
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Shit HEB Makes (when its open).
Brisket, Egg, and Cheese breakfast Taquitos. Freezer section.
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Top Chef: Kentucky
Looks like two bald-headed gentlemen trying to escape that dress.
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Netflix Recommendations
Team Kath.
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2018-2019 Astros Offseason Thread
Anybody know what time MLB Network is doing the Astros feature today?
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The Airplane Fanatic Thread
Update. Went ahead and did the $39/month on Fly8MA. Cancelable at any time. With this, you get more Ground School lessons and they give you the endorsement for the written exam once done. Free access didnt. Shouldn't take me more than 4-6 weeks to get through, then I can cancel. Seems like a good deal and a good way to supplement with the PHAK and other material. Flying blind here, pardon the pun.
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Netflix Recommendations
Watched all 6 episodes of "After Life". Very thought provoking with some genuine laughs sprinkled in. Probably need to watch it again in a month or so. One of the funniest parts, Episode 5 (I think) is the rice pudding scene. Haven't laughed that hard in a while.