Took the wife flying...
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Similar to others my wife can take it or leave it - but is happy to come along if we are going somewhere (preferably somewhere with shops). She also much prefers having something to do, such as following the route on the map and reading out the radio frequencies.
In the aircraft I fly the PTT isolates the pilot's mic so that it is the only one ATC can hear. The other option is to turn off the hot mic and enjoy the peace and quiet!
In the aircraft I fly the PTT isolates the pilot's mic so that it is the only one ATC can hear. The other option is to turn off the hot mic and enjoy the peace and quiet!
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From: Dorset
I believe that it's pretty much standard that whichever PTT is pressed (left seat or right seat), that mike is the only one connected to the Tx. There may be exceptions to this rule, so don't assume anything!
Mrs CB has been flying often with me - doesn't enjoy coming up on check rides with instructors where there's lots of circuits. steep turns and a stall or 2!!
Enjoys it when there's food and refreshments at the end of the journey!!
Mrs CB has been flying often with me - doesn't enjoy coming up on check rides with instructors where there's lots of circuits. steep turns and a stall or 2!!
Enjoys it when there's food and refreshments at the end of the journey!!
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From: SX in SX in UK
Mike Cross said:-
Thats an interesting point Mike. Mrs K. flew with me once or twice in the Club 152 and hated it. As she is only 5' 2" and the IP in a 152 is quite high, she couldn't see in front and had to look sideways. She claimed it made her airsick.
In the Koliber, the view is much much better and she can see ahead. Consequently she is happy to come along with me now.
However she went with me in the Luscombe to Kemble yesterday and says she is now cured of her fear of flying! She reckons it's sitting in the front with a cushion and a good view.
Thats an interesting point Mike. Mrs K. flew with me once or twice in the Club 152 and hated it. As she is only 5' 2" and the IP in a 152 is quite high, she couldn't see in front and had to look sideways. She claimed it made her airsick.
In the Koliber, the view is much much better and she can see ahead. Consequently she is happy to come along with me now.
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From: Hampshire,UK
My wife has been flying with me - we went all the way from EGHH to EDRF (Bad Durkheim in Germany) in the summer for a few days and she enjoyed the trip - although the actual flying was quite boring - 170nm in a straight line from L2K before turning was fairly boring for me - especially as there is not a huge amount to look at over Northern France.
She seems quite happy to come on trips if there is something to do when we get there - or even to visit friends for a weekend.
That being said, she cannot really see what all the fuss is about - but then again she really enjoys skiing and I cannot really see etc etc etc . . . . . . . .
TZ
She seems quite happy to come on trips if there is something to do when we get there - or even to visit friends for a weekend.
That being said, she cannot really see what all the fuss is about - but then again she really enjoys skiing and I cannot really see etc etc etc . . . . . . . .
TZ
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From: UK,Twighlight Zone
Nice flight the LFAT to EDRF if a little bland until you get over the hills. You must have found a wormhole to get it down from 260nm to 170nm though!
My wife has started to enjoy the passenger flying after more than 400 hours of persuasion but will only go if there is something at the end like a weekend away!
She prefers it in the Twin as there is more room for her to stretch out!
My wife has started to enjoy the passenger flying after more than 400 hours of persuasion but will only go if there is something at the end like a weekend away!
She prefers it in the Twin as there is more room for her to stretch out!
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From: Savannah GA & Portsmouth UK
TZ
Now don't start knocking skiing!
Sitting outside the Alpage at Megeve guzzling oysters in the sunshine.
Put your skis back on and take a few lifts (well more than a few actually
) and you get to the altiport, where you can aviate and ski at the same time. I suggest you take your ski boots off first though, otherwise the yaw control might be a tad iffy.
Interesting that many flyers also sail or ski, all pasttimes that involve going up down and sideways simultaneously, and seldom travelling in the direction in which you are pointing.
Mike
but then again she really enjoys skiing and I cannot really see etc etc etc . . . . . . . .
Sitting outside the Alpage at Megeve guzzling oysters in the sunshine.
Put your skis back on and take a few lifts (well more than a few actually
) and you get to the altiport, where you can aviate and ski at the same time. I suggest you take your ski boots off first though, otherwise the yaw control might be a tad iffy.Interesting that many flyers also sail or ski, all pasttimes that involve going up down and sideways simultaneously, and seldom travelling in the direction in which you are pointing.
Mike
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From: uk
My other half quite likes it...
However, her first flight with me was on a C152 and she did not thoroughly enjoy it 'cause it was a bit bumpy....She was closing her eyes saying "I want to go back...."
On the other hand, she loves flying on a PA-28... '
I think she loves the scenery, the flight itself, but she has not shown an interest in taking the controls yet...!!! Maybe next time, who knows?
However, her first flight with me was on a C152 and she did not thoroughly enjoy it 'cause it was a bit bumpy....She was closing her eyes saying "I want to go back...."On the other hand, she loves flying on a PA-28...
' I think she loves the scenery, the flight itself, but she has not shown an interest in taking the controls yet...!!! Maybe next time, who knows?
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From: Norfolk
Don't know anyone who likes flying in the 152 from a comfort or visibility point of view.............
When ever I have flown passengers (female) they all really enjoy the experience although some are nervous of handling the controls.
Most male passengers fly like they are mixing cement.........
My wife, alas has not yet experienced the joy of powered flight with me......but maybe someday
Arc
When ever I have flown passengers (female) they all really enjoy the experience although some are nervous of handling the controls.
Most male passengers fly like they are mixing cement.........
My wife, alas has not yet experienced the joy of powered flight with me......but maybe someday
Arc
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From: UK
My husband would happily give up his day job to come flying with me anytime...if I didn't need him to keep the day job to keep me in the air!!!!!
Recently took my daughter (who has been up quite a few times) and her best friend (also 5) along with his Mum up for a quick jaunt over their house and back. He is still beaming and talking about it days later. After landing he was writing down aircraft registrations (help, I've spawned a plane-spotter!) and drew the most fantastic thankyou card of me in a plane - complete with rivets along the airframe, beacon and anticol lights, stall warner and the 'knobbly lever' (mixture) - yes, we did do the preflight together and he paid very careful attention!
I guess I am VERY lucky to have friends and family who are all aviation nuts...however my mother does seem to defer her place in the plane to just about anyone else. My sympathies to those who have earthbound partners - there really is nothing better than sharing the thrill.
Recently took my daughter (who has been up quite a few times) and her best friend (also 5) along with his Mum up for a quick jaunt over their house and back. He is still beaming and talking about it days later. After landing he was writing down aircraft registrations (help, I've spawned a plane-spotter!) and drew the most fantastic thankyou card of me in a plane - complete with rivets along the airframe, beacon and anticol lights, stall warner and the 'knobbly lever' (mixture) - yes, we did do the preflight together and he paid very careful attention!
I guess I am VERY lucky to have friends and family who are all aviation nuts...however my mother does seem to defer her place in the plane to just about anyone else. My sympathies to those who have earthbound partners - there really is nothing better than sharing the thrill.
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From: Midlands
This is actually Rod’s wife speaking… I love flying with my husband, with or without an exciting destination. (Though I must admit to getting a taste for those bacon butties, all the little clubs make!) I’ve flown front or back, and had the occasional go at the controls. I’ve been across the channel with him, and tried some light aerobatics- Great Fun! Perhaps this is partly because I absolutely trust his flying.
If I didn’t, I would not have let him take our 2 kids, since they’ve each been old enough to communicate earache. They also both love it. Tim, (now 12, then 18m,) sang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang throughout, whilst Dominic, (now 7, then 14m,) giggled and shouted for more, more!
Unfortunately, whilst Dominic is fine, Tim & I suffer from occasional airsickness. It makes no difference if I sit front or back, or even how bumpy it is, - it was only predictable whilst I was pregnant. Anyone out there know a cure for this? It isn’t a big problem; Tim just quietly gets on with it, with sickbag, but it makes it less enjoyable. When I tried it, Microlight flying, out in the fresh air, was totally sickness free!
I would recommend any landbound partner/kids to give it a go. That moment when the wheels leave the ground and you tell gravity to go suck… Wow!
If I didn’t, I would not have let him take our 2 kids, since they’ve each been old enough to communicate earache. They also both love it. Tim, (now 12, then 18m,) sang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang throughout, whilst Dominic, (now 7, then 14m,) giggled and shouted for more, more!
Unfortunately, whilst Dominic is fine, Tim & I suffer from occasional airsickness. It makes no difference if I sit front or back, or even how bumpy it is, - it was only predictable whilst I was pregnant. Anyone out there know a cure for this? It isn’t a big problem; Tim just quietly gets on with it, with sickbag, but it makes it less enjoyable. When I tried it, Microlight flying, out in the fresh air, was totally sickness free!
I would recommend any landbound partner/kids to give it a go. That moment when the wheels leave the ground and you tell gravity to go suck… Wow!
