Promoting the safe enjoyment of aviation for pilots, aircraft builders and enthusiasts.
The narrative follows a flying adventure where the author, despite a fear of flying over water, embarks on a trip with friends to Courtenay, BC. Unexpected events disrupt original plans to Oregon. The journey turns into an eye-opening experience filled with scenic landscapes, personal growth, and cherished memories, ultimately inspiring future adventures.
Norm shares his recent flying experiences, detailing a trip from Carstairs to Flagstaff Regional. He enjoyed lunch at the Wooden Spoon with Jim after visiting nearby towns. Despite facing challenging winds on the return flight, smooth air made for an exhilarating experience. Norm praises the exceptional winter flying weather this December.
The content discusses the critical decision pilots face during engine failure on takeoff, emphasizing that attempting to return to the airport often leads to fatal stalls or spins. It advocates for mental preparation through pre-takeoff briefings, assessing landing options, and knowing safe altitudes, ultimately discouraging dangerous turns back to the airport.
Staying hydrated during long flights is crucial to avoid dehydration, which causes irritability and poor decision-making. It's recommended to drink water and eat energy foods about 40 minutes before landing. Maintaining regular hydration and stretching during the flight helps improve focus and overall well-being while flying at high altitudes.
The author reflects on the evolution of ultralight aircraft and personal flying experiences, particularly the importance of instruments. Despite lacking instruments initially, the author learned to fly by feel. After experiencing an instrument failure, the author successfully managed the flight using GPS, reinforcing the value of understanding one's aircraft and safety protocols.
The writer recounts their desire to fly to Ram River Falls using the Buzzard aircraft equipped with a Rotax 582 engine, focusing on the challenges of high elevation flying. After completing maintenance and planning the trip with a pilot friend, they successfully navigated to the destination and enjoyed a smooth return flight.
The flight from Fullerton to San Diego was scenic, navigating busy airspace and following instructions from SoCal approach. The journey included staying clear of restricted airspace, taking photos of the flower fields in Carlsbad, and landing smoothly at Montgomery Field. The trip, which continues to the beach and northward, has been an excellent experience so far.
The arrival of September signals both the transition from summer to autumn and the start of flying season, favoring stable air for flights. The author recounts a recent fly-in event filled with camaraderie and aviation mishaps, emphasizing the importance of proper air traffic protocols and maintaining safety while flying.
The writer, Troy Branch, faced weather challenges during a flight from the US to Regina, Canada. They had to change plans due to lightning and Sigmets along the route. Using XM weather and making in-flight decisions, they successfully navigated through storms to reach their destination. Despite the stressful moments, the trip provided quality family time and unique stops. The total flying time was 32.5hrs, covering 4950 NM, and they estimated fuel costs at $2600. Despite the challenges, the trip was ultimately fulfilling.
Today was one one of the most beautiful flights. We first climbed out of Sudbury to the high cruising altitude of 3500 ft;-). We over flew the city then headed to the camp we stayed at 15 years ago on our drive out. Thanks to the iPad we found it no trouble and took a …
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