Jump to content

Astroguy

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    72

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Astroguy

  1. Astroguy
    This is a nice chunk of information. It is a short and sweet for landing do's and don'ts. Like I said earlier it is nice the people take the time to shate their collective knowledge. Thanks DaveP
  2. Astroguy
    Below is a link to Trent Palmer youtube.... I watched it few weeks back when I was working my forced landings... its a bit long but worth watching... thanks for the post.... see vid below
  3. Astroguy
    Rodger that... Also considering a true engine out would have far greater drag therefore a worse glideslope... I will be working on coming in higher. Thanks very much! Dave
  4. Astroguy
    Well said about the junior instructors and attempts to attract students. That seems to be definitely part of where I fit in I think. I might never make flight instructor...and that's perfectly ok. I started all this thinking I'd only go until I completed a solo circuit.... but the bug has bit me hard Thanks for the contact DaveP
  5. Astroguy
    BTW just a note.... I only need 50 hours in Canada to instruct but I don't have any positi Roger that.... I have had this revelation that started back in January that I can spend money on myself .... you know kids and stuff cost.... but I finally came to the conclusion that I'll use some money a bit selfishly on myself.... this aviation bug which started years ago but I felt I never would have the nerve, skill nor money seems to have grown to doable obsession. I am a self proclaimed overly self critical person.... I try to stay humble.... I've read the book "The Kill Zone" and such and know that this thing called Aviation can be a deadly thing.... recent converted stats show General Aviation ( not Scheduled Flight aviation) is almost 11 times more dangerous than driving a car. Exactly opposite to what we've been told all of our lives . I know this stat is argueable because converting car mileage to flight hours is a fuzzy at best task. And I do appreciate any comments that people take the time to show an interest with their inputs... I respect anyone who has greater experience than I. Thanks again Dave
  6. Astroguy
    Thanks... I like these opinions... they all have roots and do offer alot of traction. I absolutely love flying and all the 'stuff' that goes with it. Thanks for the contact
  7. Astroguy
    Sorry.... I am not understanding this post to a thread that I started.... On my computer it shows as Phil responding to Phil. Anyhow...I am very aware of the odd nature of teaching after 50 hours and am not too sure of what to think but I will initially simply be doing familiarization flights sort of like my PAX rating. I worked in hospitals for years and I recall surgeons using the phrase "see one...do one... teach one"!!!! and I wasn't sure what to make of that remark. My flight instructor sees a bit in me that might work with instruction...he has well over 1,000 hours and I'm using that as a bit of a guide to move forward but I do appreciate these comments that are thought inspired and take time to type out. Again I do thank everyone .... it really helps you think outside of your own cranium to be able to use 1,000's of hours of experience across the world to help me. The internet really give me access to a million experiences and I thank you for it. Dave Pianosi
  8. Astroguy
    Thanks Phil.... I do appreciate your points.... thanks for the contact DaveP
  9. Astroguy
    Yes... I'm only a few hours into my training as instructor and I'm finding this to be a completely different animal than I had vizuallized!!! Communication.... I"m usually good at it.... but I'm finding that I have to learn alot considering I am a good communicator. Trying to estimate the students ability and background knowledge and so on.... It is a bigger jump than I had thought.... about the same size jump as getting my license in the first place. Also... as you say...learning how to let the student go far enough to learn!! and not die!!! Oh well I"m looking forward to this, and thanks for the contact! Dave
  10. Astroguy
    Well wow....and wow. Here in Canada the flight instructor for UL permit is way way less....maybe not a good thing. It's minimum of 50 hours flight time.....then 10 hour course and 5 further hours specialized right seat flying flight time...then a written exam.... then a flight check ride with an unaffiliated Pilot Examiner instructor.... I'd say the grand total for for all the hours plus exam costs and check rides will be just around the $12,000 Cdn mark. I am really looking forward to have this chance.. I can only imagine what you say concerning the first time you give the all clear for a solo!! wow!! thanks for the contact
  11. Astroguy
    I'm thinking of getting my Flight Instructor Rating Ultralights. The Ikarus C - 42 is an advacned ultralight that I have been flying for 50 hours now and in Canada that is enough to obtain your Instructor rating after another 10 hrs grounds school and another test in Ottawa and another check ride with unassociated test flight instructor. So I'm going for it.... it allows certain privileges that I don't have with my ULPP (Ultralight Pilot Permit) plus I could then start taking people on familiarization flights and some basic instruction to start. Not bad for a guy who simpley wanted to fullfill a bucket list item of solo control of an airplane in one circuit....but now I"m addicted! Video of my practice flight in the circuit below.. Thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyIKfuDX9ww
  12. Astroguy
    right... you can always spill excess energy but you cannot add energy with a dead engine.I Thanks.... loads of practice coming but I will move my aim point....good and simple tip.
  13. Astroguy
    My forced landings need working on! Video link below. I am flying an Ikarus c 42 LSA and at 42 hours logged total.... I need my forced landings to be improved. I am starting them from a low altitute of 1,200 feet and am finding that I'm coming short most of the time. Any tips for me? Dave
  14. Astroguy
    LSA Ikarus C 42 cockpit tour and walk around video. Hi... I've been flying the C 42 now for 40 hours.... I am a new pilot and I love the C 42 and flying it. I couldn't find alot of info on youtube concerning the machine itself so here is a 10 minute overview if interested.
  15. Astroguy
    Thanks sir! I was doing some nice strong cross wind landings today.... they feel alright but I have along way to go! Hello down there... I'd love to visit Australia before I'm done on this planet!
  16. Astroguy
    Well I have now 34 hours flight time and I finally hit some turbulence.... Here is a video of my little trip. Search YoutTube ...... David Pianosi for more newbie flight videos
  17. Astroguy
    Another short local flight video here in Kingston Ontario where I get thanked numerous times for getting out of the way in the zone. The Zone used to be a scary place what is less and less. Although it will always be the most dangerous area to fly in as far as traffic congestion.
  18. Astroguy
    Hey Geoff..... Thank you..It's wonderful to know that folks are interested...!.. I'm glad to hit Australia from way up here in Canada. I always wanted to go and visit. My pile of cash that a friend and I were saving to go to Australia ultimately found it's way into the aviation black hole. No regrets. I see you have had an engine out scenario? Care to explain or give me the link to it? Thanks Dave
  19. Astroguy
    Click on link to see my first solo cross country up here in Canada. Flying an LSA called the Ikarus C 42 by Comco. I'm 30 hours , and loving it. I'm 56 years old and just started ground school last January. Please check out some of my other...'watch me learn to fly' videos Search David Pianosi on youtube or subscribe.
  20. Astroguy
    Flying the Ikarus C 42 with the Rotax 912 UL..... I'm 30 hours in with my ULPP or LSA license.... I'm working toward my pax rating next. How can I afford to keep doing this cool stuff anyhow? Dave Pianosi Search David Pianosi on Youtube
  21. Astroguy
    The largest airshow.....skip the first 7 minutes of me gushing to get to some images that give a feel for the event
  22. Astroguy
    Hey Australia. What a wonderful country you have... I will visit someday... From Canada. I'm 20 hours into my flying and am hooked. I have a few videos if interested... Search David Pianosi on Youtube.... my links
      • 3
      • Like
×
×
  • Create New...