Your first/last GO AROUND
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tower can't give me clearance by the time I reach the fence because they are overloaded or a student is a little slow getting off the runway.
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My last was at NZPP about 2 months ago In a nice new 172SP G1000.
All the GPS wizz bangs in the world won't save you from being high on approach arriving too fast and having a wee sideways gust.
Tail dragger student still on the runway when i was turning base gave me pause and i'd let the approach go out the window, had 3 pax, milked those flaps back in nice and slow...
I did manage to nail a landing in a Tommie a few weeks ago with 15 knot xwind... that was some serious foot work, even the bloke in the tower gave me a well done.. felt like a proper pilot! get in!
All the GPS wizz bangs in the world won't save you from being high on approach arriving too fast and having a wee sideways gust.
Tail dragger student still on the runway when i was turning base gave me pause and i'd let the approach go out the window, had 3 pax, milked those flaps back in nice and slow...
I did manage to nail a landing in a Tommie a few weeks ago with 15 knot xwind... that was some serious foot work, even the bloke in the tower gave me a well done.. felt like a proper pilot! get in!
The fun ones were when the students doing circuits sessions 1-5 in a 152 would choose their own adventure and retract ALL the flap 50ft above the ground in 40dg temps and only go to 3/4 power with the death grip on the throttle.. So much for the pre- flight brief and demonstration you think as your sphincter clenches tight..
Teaches you about the beauty of airspeed in a real hurry...
Teaches you about the beauty of airspeed in a real hurry...
My last was at NZHN when I totally screwed up an approach when practicing for my latest type rating. The usual excuse, I let the plane to get too high and too fast because my head was not in the game.
Probably my most memorable was at Raglan a few years back when some bloke decided to walk his dog across the runway when I was on final. For those of you who are not familiar with Raglan, there is a walkway across the middle of the airstrip but there are large signs at each end telling Pedestrians to check for incoming aircraft before crossing. This guy chose to ignore that sign. For those of you who might be wondering, no, there was no strafing run or any such dramatics, I opened the taps and climbed away as best I could. However the rapidly approaching and increasing volume of my 172's Lyco made the dog bolt for the gate, dragging the guy along, it was most satisfying to watch.
Probably my most memorable was at Raglan a few years back when some bloke decided to walk his dog across the runway when I was on final. For those of you who are not familiar with Raglan, there is a walkway across the middle of the airstrip but there are large signs at each end telling Pedestrians to check for incoming aircraft before crossing. This guy chose to ignore that sign. For those of you who might be wondering, no, there was no strafing run or any such dramatics, I opened the taps and climbed away as best I could. However the rapidly approaching and increasing volume of my 172's Lyco made the dog bolt for the gate, dragging the guy along, it was most satisfying to watch.
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I remember having to go around in Raglan because a guy was playing golf on the runway. He was riding his quad to get the ball... he gave me this look as I went around of "WTF are you doing landing a plane on a runway?!"
Last go-around was into a strip in Northern Ontario, Canada. Was told the winds had died down so I left. Was a frozen runway, 90% ice patches, blowing snow, vis at 2 miles, and at night.
Turned out it was a 40kt crosswind and could barely maintain the centerline. Decided it was a smart idea to give it away and go home.
Last go-around was into a strip in Northern Ontario, Canada. Was told the winds had died down so I left. Was a frozen runway, 90% ice patches, blowing snow, vis at 2 miles, and at night.
Turned out it was a 40kt crosswind and could barely maintain the centerline. Decided it was a smart idea to give it away and go home.
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My last go around was during my PPL test in a C182 at YMRY Rwy 05. It was a clear day with broken cloud sitting right over the top of the airport (just like the forecast said), so after trying to recall the legal requirement re distance from cloud and descending through a hole in the cloud, then dealing with a meat bomber plane which had just made a drop then I almost forgot the base call, as soon as I turned final I knew I was way too high but I continued the approach to make it look like I was atleast trying, about 200 ft agl I told the ATO that this isnt going to happen and asked if he would like me to remain in the circuit, he told me to continue with the flight, oh and I did pass (just).
The most memorable go around was during my GFPT with a close friend in a C172, after 3 bounces I could picture the ATSB incident report that would follow if I continued trying to land. That was the most scared I have been while flying a light aircraft
The most memorable go around was during my GFPT with a close friend in a C172, after 3 bounces I could picture the ATSB incident report that would follow if I continued trying to land. That was the most scared I have been while flying a light aircraft
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Did two in a circuit-training session a few days ago.
First due to a Tiger Moth which didn't vacate at the first taxiway but rolled through to the second one.
Second due to a Caribou backtracking on the runway as we turned final.
Always a good exercise in decision-making and airmanship for the students...and a few extra minutes in the flight-log.
First due to a Tiger Moth which didn't vacate at the first taxiway but rolled through to the second one.
Second due to a Caribou backtracking on the runway as we turned final.
Always a good exercise in decision-making and airmanship for the students...and a few extra minutes in the flight-log.
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Last GA I done was at Kunming in perfect wx when the cadet under training
tried to take out the LLZ for 16.
"DUAL INPUT! PRIORITY LEFT! PRIORITY LEFT!" is standard FWC* screamouts
for cadet training on the 320 suck-squirt!
*Flight Warning Computer
tried to take out the LLZ for 16.
"DUAL INPUT! PRIORITY LEFT! PRIORITY LEFT!" is standard FWC* screamouts
for cadet training on the 320 suck-squirt!
*Flight Warning Computer
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Done a few now in circuits at YSBK. Once or twice I have been a bit high, and another couple when I did not received clearance on final and one oops moment from ATC when the circuit was busy and I was cleared when it wasn't. Glad to have had an instructor on that occasion.
First GA, on first solo, second on first solo, landed of the third approach ---- is a Chipmunk different when you take an 18 stone instructor out of the back seat --- but it had been well drummed into me that if I wasn't satisfied with the approach, go around and have another go.
It did cost me a lot of Stones Green Ginger Wine that night in the bar, "Tiny" Marshall, the instructor, thought I had flipped my lid.
Last go around, YMML 16, 200' ILS, not visual at minima. Made it in on the second approach. The aircraft was just a little bigger than the Chipmunk.
There have been countless in between, probably the most interesting was of a Carnarsie approach to 13R at KJFK.
Tootle pip!!
It did cost me a lot of Stones Green Ginger Wine that night in the bar, "Tiny" Marshall, the instructor, thought I had flipped my lid.
Last go around, YMML 16, 200' ILS, not visual at minima. Made it in on the second approach. The aircraft was just a little bigger than the Chipmunk.
There have been countless in between, probably the most interesting was of a Carnarsie approach to 13R at KJFK.
Tootle pip!!
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First Solo at YSBK, Cleared to T/O after a C152 just completed a touch and go and me in a PA28, even a slow cruise on downwind couldn't stop me from catching it. 50m from threshold 'FOXTROT **** UNIFORM GO_AROUND' Thankfully got a early crosswind and finished up with a greaser
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First one.. don't remember, must have been a practice on C152 or 172 years ago. Most recent one was last week in Saab 340, when RVR dropped much below minima and we were just before DH.
Iron Man,
Speaking of Wellington, somewhat the opposite to a GA on 34 ---- on approach in a B747SP, we were going around due a huge shear, and touched down during the GA, so the Captain (I was the F/O) just pulled the power off (4 by RB211 full chat) and "landed".
At the time, every QF Wellington arrival was being observed by a DCA ( I think it was still DCA) Examiner of Airman on a jump seat.
Said Examiner had no idea that it wasn't just a normal approach and landing, and we didn't think it was necessary to tell him otherwise.
One lesson here, never retract the gear until you have an irreversible rate of climb going.
Tootle pip!!
PS: Slasher, and it was 13R, not 13L, so the "Holiday Inn Marker" was not available.
Speaking of Wellington, somewhat the opposite to a GA on 34 ---- on approach in a B747SP, we were going around due a huge shear, and touched down during the GA, so the Captain (I was the F/O) just pulled the power off (4 by RB211 full chat) and "landed".
At the time, every QF Wellington arrival was being observed by a DCA ( I think it was still DCA) Examiner of Airman on a jump seat.
Said Examiner had no idea that it wasn't just a normal approach and landing, and we didn't think it was necessary to tell him otherwise.
One lesson here, never retract the gear until you have an irreversible rate of climb going.
Tootle pip!!
PS: Slasher, and it was 13R, not 13L, so the "Holiday Inn Marker" was not available.
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My first trip after being checked to line I copped 2 after repeated efforts into the Goldy, via the 14 VOR.
So far, it remains my last (outside of the sim anyway!)
So far, it remains my last (outside of the sim anyway!)
CPT 733.
Was that FTU, a Schofields Flying Club Piper Warrior? If so, I flew the same aeroplane on my second solo on 27 Nov 1983 at Schofields AD. The great news is that, many thousands of flying hours later, the old PA-28 is still flying.
Was that FTU, a Schofields Flying Club Piper Warrior? If so, I flew the same aeroplane on my second solo on 27 Nov 1983 at Schofields AD. The great news is that, many thousands of flying hours later, the old PA-28 is still flying.
