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Re: First solo flight today toltecgriz #7859947 06/30/13
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,718 Likes: 1 ms N navlav8r Campfire Ranger
navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,718 Likes: 1 ms	Congrats. I remember my first solo in a civilian a/c, the first in a Navy T-34. It's amazing how many noises you start to hear when you're by yourself (especially at night.."night noises") NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: First solo flight today navlav8r #7859979 06/30/13
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,134 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger
Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,134 Freedom	Congrats Doc. I soloed in a Piper Tomahawk (Traumahawk!) back in 85 but it came to finish the private or pay for school. I could easily get sucked into civilian flying as a hobby but I'm afraid it would be an obsession quickly and that might impact the other hobbies. Beside's, flying around DC in a 56,000 lb EA-6B was a pain in the ass. Can't imagine dealing with the restrictions on my own. It's going to have to wait for retirement in NH. I don't miss the Navy but I miss flying every day. As far as planes I'm thinking Maule M-5. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: First solo flight today Pugs #7860249 06/30/13
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger
tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good!	As small planes go, this one could be quite versatile. All metal riveted construction, Rotax or Lycoming power, floats available, large cargo space in the rear, up to 800 mi range. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: First solo flight today tex_n_cal #7860313 06/30/13
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqVvFMRnpIU Beaver crash at Lake Hood... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: First solo flight today Sitka deer #7865206 07/02/13
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 19,819 Likes: 1 T toltecgriz Campfire Ranger
toltecgriz Campfire Ranger T Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 19,819 Likes: 1	Every plan has a downside. Looks a little heavy to me although no one mentions it. Hell of an effort. "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead." Fess Parker as Davy Crockett

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Re: First solo flight today toltecgriz #7866707 07/02/13
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,600 Likes: 1 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,600 Likes: 1 Turkey River Iowa	Make mine amphibious... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: First solo flight today johnw #7866711 07/02/13
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,600 Likes: 1 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,600 Likes: 1 Turkey River Iowa	And congratulations, Doc... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: First solo flight today toltecgriz #7866733 07/02/13
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by toltecgriz Every plan has a downside. Looks a little heavy to me although no one mentions it. Hell of an effort. He was seriously overloaded and had wife and two kids aboard... Low hours, local MD... No one was injured. He was trying to force it into the air from the very beginning and refused to drop the nose and let it gain some speed. It barely got on step and as soon as he reached the shore he started getting a little ground effect and lifted the port side until it lost ground effect and stalled... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: First solo flight today Sitka deer #7866744 07/02/13
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,648 Anchorage, Alaska olblue Campfire Tracker
olblue Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,648 Anchorage, Alaska	If he had put his flaps in the take off position & pushed the nose over a little to get on step, he'd been OK.---Mel Last edited by olblue; 07/02/13. Reason: add text The only thing I'm an expert at is my own opinion, and I have plenty of those!

Re: First solo flight today olblue #7866752 07/02/13
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,636 Anchorage, AK USA	You would certainly know... I have not heard that before. And I would not be able to tell if I had heard it! Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

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Re: First solo flight today Sitka deer #7866773 07/02/13
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,252 Likes: 25 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,252 Likes: 25 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	I remember seeing that on the TV news. Should have stopped trying about 200 yds back. Really plowing. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: First solo flight today Wtxj #7867164 07/03/13
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 292 P privatepilot Campfire Member
privatepilot Campfire Member P Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 292	Congrats!

Re: First solo flight today Sitka deer #7869702 07/03/13
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 19,819 Likes: 1 T toltecgriz Campfire Ranger
toltecgriz Campfire Ranger T Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 19,819 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by toltecgriz Every plan has a downside. Looks a little heavy to me although no one mentions it. Hell of an effort. He was seriously overloaded and had wife and two kids aboard... Low hours, local MD... No one was injured. He was trying to force it into the air from the very beginning and refused to drop the nose and let it gain some speed. It barely got on step and as soon as he reached the shore he started getting a little ground effect and lifted the port side until it lost ground effect and stalled... Can't be a doctor. It's not a V-tail Bonanza. Hard to overload a Beaver but not impossible, obviously. Fuselage held up pretty well to the crash. That's encouraging. I'm glad and a bit surprised that no one was seriously hurt. "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead." Fess Parker as Davy Crockett

Re: First solo flight today Sitka deer #7869728 07/03/13
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14,653 Texas Bluedreaux Campfire Outfitter
Bluedreaux Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14,653 Texas	Doc, I can slingshot rocks into our little local airport from the backyard...come September you could save yourself some drive time...just sayin. Originally Posted by SBTCO your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling

Re: First solo flight today Bluedreaux #7869821 07/04/13
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,790 Anchorage Ptarmigan Campfire Regular
Ptarmigan Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,790 Anchorage	When you get to feeling real spunky, you can hang with this kid. Pretty good for only being 18 yrs old!

Re: First solo flight today DocRocket #7869889 07/04/13
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter
frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2 Wyoming	Congrats Doc! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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