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Tom Turner offers advice for achieving smoother landings, emphasizing that a successful landing stems from a good approach. Key elements include maintaining correct speed, proper configuration, and glide-path. Pilots should focus on the runway's far end, adjust control inputs accordingly, and hold back pressure during landing to ensure accuracy and smoothness.
The journey of a young man from aspiring pilot in 1985 to achieving an Ultralight Pilot Permit in 2018 illustrates the passage of time and life’s distractions. After decades of delays due to work and family, he returned to aviation, completing training and exams, and ultimately fulfilling his long-held dream of flying.
The emergence of a Piper Navajo landing in Calgary highlights the necessity for pilots to regularly practice forced landing procedures due to the unpredictability of engine failures. Essential steps include executing initial actions, conducting cause checks, and approaching for landing. Consistent training can enhance preparedness and safety in emergencies.
The post discusses a method for calculating the crosswind component during landings without advanced tools. By determining the wind's angle relative to the runway heading and visualizing it on a clock face, pilots can find the crosswind and headwind components. Techniques for handling strong crosswinds are also shared through personal experiences.
Today, I attended the cactus desert fly-in at Casa Grande with friends, exploring backcountry flying and camping essentials. We admired vintage planes, enjoyed formation flying by young pilots, and flew to a desert landing spot. After a scenic day in the air, we celebrated with milkshakes, marking another successful flying adventure.
On a beautiful flying day, the narrator took off to meet Stu for lunch in Lacombe. After a smooth landing, they discussed an ice runway at Gull Lake. The narrator successfully landed there, despite challenges with traction. After some sightseeing, they returned to Carstairs, enjoying a memorable flying adventure.
The author reflects on their journey with their KitFox aircraft, C-INJV, acquired six years ago but needing significant repairs. After three years of work, it transformed into a yellow SuperFox, enabling enjoyable flights. With over 200 logged hours, the author emphasizes the joy of sharing flight experiences and the upcoming KitFox Fly-in event.
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.
Despite nearing December's end, the flying weather has been favorable. The author has flown five times since late October, practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings. They enjoyed smooth air while flying to Coronation for lunch and visiting a friend's airstrip. The author hopes to continue flying through the winter months.
In 1947, the Cessna 195 made its first flight, marking Cessna's venture into business aviation. After years of varied treatment, the aircraft celebrated its 70th Anniversary in Wichita. Despite weather delays, the journey included scenic stops and engaging activities. Ultimately, it showcased a strong aviation community and memorable adventures.
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