Originally Posted by Mad Girl
Hi Guys
Do me a favour??? Please stay off the lingo unless you're prepared to explain the terms to us newbies.
I've got the explanation for rolling g's now (saves me from asking...) but what's a DA??
Some of us started doing basic aero's before we started to learn straight and level - it may be an unusual route but I doubt if I'm the only one.
Thanks
MadGirl
Sorry about that. eHarding had the definition of DA correct. It's the approval you can get from the CAA to allow you to fly demonstrations for the public.
As for staying away from lingo, that's actually not as easy as it sounds. After a while, you forget what's specific lingo since it just becomes part of your normal speech patterns and conversation, but we'll try to remember. If anyone ever uses other jargon you don't get, just ask. We're more than happy to clarify and we all were newbies once!
By the way, I think your enthusiasm is great!
Pitts2112