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After selling his slow RX-550 Beaver, the author sought a new 2-seater plane that could carry a passenger and provide better performance. He eventually found a Kitfox Model II that fit his criteria well. After repairs and training on taildragging, he successfully completed his first landings and looks forward to flying again.
On a picturesque Saturday morning, the author embarks on a flight to Guy Christie’s newly acquired airstrip east of Strathmore. After maneuvering a challenging landing at John Petryshen’s runway, he successfully touches down at Christie Field, a serene spot showcasing wildlife. Guy expresses excitement about his property, offering pancakes for early arrivals.
Flying ultralights is typically straightforward, but the experience changes when pilots attempt to land at Calgary International Airport for Aviation Days. Club members received special permission and a briefing to manage ATC protocols. After initial anxieties, pilots successfully navigated the process, with one pilot expressing relief and triumph upon arrival.
This month's Skywriter issue is delayed due to an exciting trip to Oshkosh. The author recounts the adventures of flying with friends and family, navigating customs, and experiencing the overwhelming sights at AirVenture 06. Despite challenges, including weather and air traffic, the journey was memorable with valuable time spent together.
The writer's perfect flying day takes a harrowing turn as an engine failure leads to a forced landing in a neighbor's field. The emergency reveals oversights in pre-flight checks and decision-making. The experience serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the importance of regular forced landing practice with an instructor to sharpen piloting skills.
The content discusses forced landings and precautionary landings for pilots. It emphasizes the importance of memorizing emergency procedures and the need for repeated practice. It also highlights the significance of planning and preparation for landing at unfamiliar airstrips. The author stresses the value of familiarity with various landing situations to ensure safe flying.
In this article, the author shares the wisdom of pilots in handling forced landings, particularly due to engine failures. They emphasize the importance of preparedness, selecting landing sites, and planning the approach. The steps outlined include maintaining speed, choosing a field, planning the approach, cause check, restart attempt, and concentrating on the landing.
It's easy to navigate an airplane! That's what some people think after all, you're up high where you can see everything so much better, so there shouldn't be any excuse for getting lost! In fact, when it comes down to it, the opposite is true. It's easy to get lost while flying, or at least disoriented. If it hasn't happened to YOU yet, it will. Just go over some unfamiliar terrain without adequate preparation and watch your anxiety level grow as your fuel level shrinks.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 