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Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2013, 03:19
Replies: 22
Views: 2,601
Posted By againstgravity

Thank you for all the good advice. Ultimately...

Thank you for all the good advice. Ultimately there is risk in everything we do, and it was nice to hear that I am not the most selfish person for wanting to pursue this dream. Maybe verdict would...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2013, 03:37
Replies: 22
Views: 2,601
Posted By againstgravity

Thank you for the advice. I think ultimately I...

Thank you for the advice. I think ultimately I understand that not following my dream is not going to do anyone any favors. I already have a career that helps put food on the table and spouse...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2013, 01:07
Replies: 22
Views: 2,601
Posted By againstgravity

A dilemma!

Is it selfish to pursue flight training if one has young children? I wanted to fly since I was very young but did not have an opportunity to do it in college. Now I can pursue flight training, but I...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2013, 14:26
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

"power-in forward slip" Forget the power-in...

"power-in forward slip"

Forget the power-in part. Just meant, you can lose altitude in a hurry and then continue your initial powered descent. Not wanting to create another debate.
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2013, 14:13
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

OK! This has been interesting reading. I am sorry...

OK! This has been interesting reading. I am sorry for creating a bit of a heated debate.

I must admit initial intention was not to create a debate about whether we should stay on VASI/PAPI on...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 18:05
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

I guess, I am not worried about approach angle. I...

I guess, I am not worried about approach angle. I think that seems to be a debate here, but I am a bit indifferent as different angles may be needed for different situations.


I just want to slow...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 17:28
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

For the record, I have no problem with coming in...

For the record, I have no problem with coming in a bit high, low, whatever, doing what the tower says (assuming no engine problems). Most approaches are in my opinion quite salvageable. Of course,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2013, 16:45
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

Thank you for all the good advice. I am...

Thank you for all the good advice.

I am starting to see that there are two schools of though. Stay on glidescope or come in a bit steep and glide in. If you stay on glidescope then you'll need...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2013, 23:56
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

Pace, throttle is fully closed most of the time...

Pace, throttle is fully closed most of the time in his method. I think it is the glide method. If so, is this something I need to learn? I am a bit skeptical about it since although it minimizes the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2013, 23:02
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

Yes, it is a very old plane so everything in the...

Yes, it is a very old plane so everything in the POH is in mph. And, yes, I know the speeds : ) Vso 50 mph 1.3Vso 65 adjust for gusts works like a charm

I guess the debate is I am used to 1.3Vso...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2013, 20:09
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

I guess my initial method of landings are the...

I guess my initial method of landings are the ones I need to stick with. From the day I started flying with this instructor he kept trying to change my landings, although I repeatedly kept insisting...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2013, 01:18
Replies: 157
Views: 17,437
Posted By againstgravity

Landing Question!

I have a landing question, which is still bothering me (I am post solo but not with too many PIC hours). With my previous instructor, I used to have pretty decent landings using the following...
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