The Cat's Box. (Or where I spend my time when I'm not here.)

[Kagami]

was there a mega-strong head wind?


ug, kinda makes me queasy just looking at it...
airsickness=chris, chris=airsickness

[Shamisen]

Gear retraction test....

Gear Retraction Video.

[Kagami]

looks a pretty complex folding procedure...

[Shamisen]

looks a pretty complex folding procedure...

It is and that's part of the reason it's called a Complex Airplane.

QUESTION: What is a complex aircraft

ANSWER: A complex aircraft is one which has manually or automatically controllable pitch propeller, flaps, and retractable landing gear. To be legal to fly a "complex airplane" under FAR 61.31, you need a sign off by a flight instructor.

FAA Order 8710.3E defines a complex airplane for the airplane single-engine land or airplane multi engine land rating as one that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable propeller. A complex airplane for the airplane single-engine sea or airplane multi engine sea rating is one having flaps, floats, and a controllable propeller. A controllable propeller may be controlled manually by the pilot or automatically controlled by a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system.

List of complex aircraft includes: PA28 R (Arrow), C172RG (Cutlass), C177RG (Cardinal RG), C210 (Centurion) and all twins such as PA 44 Seminole, BE95 (Dutchess), and Diamond Twinstar.

QUESTION: What is a high performance aircraft.

ANSWER: A high performance aircraft (according to FAR 61.31) is an aircraft with an engine of more than 200 horsepower. List of high performance aircraft includes: Cessna 182, Cirrus SR22. Note that these aircraft do not have retractable gear.

Complex AND High Performance examples include: Socata Trinidad, C182RG, C210, C310, Piper Seneca & Aztec.

So ya it's a beast.. a wonderful one at that..

[Shamisen]

You see them at airport terminals around the world.
You see them in the morning early, sometimes at night.
They come neatly uniformed; striped coats; wings over their left breast looking fresh.

There's a brisk, young-old look of efficiency about them.
They arrive fresh from home, from hotels, carrying suitcases and battered black cases bulging with a wealth of technical information, data, filled with regulations, rules and maps not even a seasoned sailor could read.

They know the new, harsh sheen of Chicago's O'Hare; the clustered approaches to Newark; the tricky shuttle that is Washington, D.C. They know, but do not relish, the intricate instrument arrivals and approaches to various foreign airports. They know of the volcanoes all around Guatemala and the unmerciful terrain of Mexico City.

They respect fog in San Francisco and Seattle. They know the up-and-down walk to the gates at Dallas, the vast, open Texas sparseness of Abilene; the very narrow Berlin Corridor and stay constantly aware of the 23 mile canyon-like path which guides them safely into Sondestromfiord in Greenland; New Orleans' sparking terminal, the milling crowds in Atlanta.
They know Birmingham, Boston and Butte; some even know Beirut.
They appreciate Miami's perfect weather and never forget the danger of an ice-slick runway at JFK.

They understand short runways, antiquated fire equipment, inadequate approach lighting, but there is one thing they will never comprehend: Complacency.

They marvel at the exquisite good taste of hot coffee in any airport anywhere and a cold beer when there’s time enough to actually have one…

They vaguely remember the workhorse efficiency of the Convair 440s, the reliability of the DC-6s, the trouble with the DC-7; the beauty of an old gal named Connie. They recognize the high shrill whine of something called a “Dart”; the rumbling thrust of a DC-8 or 707 on a clearway takeoff from St. Louis.

They remember the height of the 747 flight deck above the ground; the roominess of the DC10 and the snug fit of a 737.

They speak a language unknown to Webster. They discuss ALPA, EPRs, fans, mach, St. Elmo’s Fire and bogie swivels; and strange things such as bugs, thumpers, crickets and CATs.

But they are inclined to change the subject when the uninitiated approaches.

They have tasted the characteristic loneliness of the sky, and occasionally the adrenaline of danger; they respect that unseen and unpredictable thing called turbulence; they know what it means to fight for self-control; to discipline one's senses against what, to others, seems obvious.

They buy life insurance, but make no concession to the possibility of complete disaster, for they have uncommon faith in themselves and what they are doing.

They concede the glamour is gone from flying yet deny a pilot is through at sixty.
They know tomorrow, or soon, something will come along they have never met before.
They know flying requires perseverance and vigilance.
They know they must practice, lest they dull a skill which demands sharp and is, ultimately, very unforgiving.

They realize why some wit once quipped: "Flying is year after year of monotony punctuated by seconds of stark terror."

As a group they defy mortality tables, yet approach semi-annual physical examinations with trepidation.

They are individualistic, yet bonded together by some force unseen by outsiders. They are family people, yet poor in attendance; but they call more often than most just to hear the voice of someone loved.

They are reputedly overpaid, yet entrusted with equipment worth millions; and lives: countless lives.

At times they are reverent:
They have watched the sky turn purple at dusk and the stark beauty of sunrise over Ireland towards the end of a “pond” crossing. They know the twinkling, jeweled beauty of both Los Angeles and the midnight color splash of the Aurora Borealis at night; they have seen snow on the Rockies. They remember the vast unending mat of green jungle, the twisting silver road that is the “Father of Waters,” an ice cream cone called Mt. Shasta.

They: who can’t forget Las Vegas lights from 100 miles away, or the ice fog in Juneau in January; waking up every so often wondering exactly what city you’re in?

They have watched a satellite race them across a starry sky and win, swam in the clear, deep blue of the stratosphere and felt the incalculable grace of the heavens.

They have marveled at sun-streaked evenings, dappled earth, velvet night, spun silver stratus and sculpted cumulus anvils:
God's weather: power beyond anything the mind can imagine.

They have viewed the wilderness of sky, a pilot's halo, a bomber's moon, horizontal rain and contrails both above and below; and seen Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Louisville all at the same time through their window.

Only a pilot experiences all these things.

It is their world.

*From a good friend*

[Shamisen]

No Frills Airline

These people were ahead of their time.....

[Taiga]

Hahaha. Love the written piece by your friend also. forgot to comment.

I see what you mean about the 'ahead of their time' xD

[Shamisen]

HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.

George Phillips of Meridian , Mississippi , was going up to bed,
when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed,
which she could see from the bedroom window.
George opened the back door to go turn off the light,
but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.

George phoned the police, who asked, 'Is someone in your house?'
He said 'No'. Then they said, 'All patrols were busy!
You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available.'

George said, 'Okay'. He hung up the phone and counted to 30.

Then he phoned the police again.

'Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people
stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them
now because I just shot them.' and he hung up.

Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a S.W.A.T. Team, a Helicopter,
two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance showed up at the
George's residence, and caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the Policemen said to George, 'I thought you said that you'd shot them!'

George said, 'I thought you said there was nobody available!'

(True Story) Don't mess with old people.

[Shamisen]

30 nm TFR with inner 10 nm no-fly-zone

Guess I'll cut the Grass this afternoon.. Flying is out of the question..

[Taiga]

S' always bad when you're not in a position to do what you like most.

Luckily drawing is a much easier thing to do whenever you wish xD

[Shamisen]

S' always bad when you're not in a position to do what you like most.

Luckily drawing is a much easier thing to do whenever you wish xD

Truly said Jasper however....
Writing I can do from here too..

But I can't even fly the model one... Grrr!!
*Hope the lads at the airport read this.*
It's a nice late evening sport.. a little R/C dog fighting just before sunset.

That and golf cart racing... heh...

[Taiga]

I want an RC helicopter :p

[Kagami]

potentially dumb question here: WHY no fly zone?

...golf cart racing, lol

[Shamisen]

potentially dumb question here: WHY no fly zone?

...golf cart racing, lol

Answer:

Since 09.11.2001 after the attack on this country.. it was decided that any time a high profile official traveled within the confines of the US. there would be airspace restrictions in place.. The No Fly Zone designates the "secure area" which varies in size and includes the primary airport of arrival and the ground destination. Any unauthorized flight in this airspace during the times listed will be considered hostile and according to the FAA / TSA will be met with the appropriate defensive action, including shooting down of the offending Aircraft / Rocket / Etc.

Any Questions?

Golf cart racing during NO FLY time is an excellent use of a 4500 foot by 75 foot smooth paved surface... I mean nobody can use it for the assigned purpose....

[Shamisen]

A.O.P.A. (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) an organization which I belong to has started a new campaign to introduce private flying to the masses.

You'll find it HERE..

If your interested in flight, flying or what it is that makes piloting aircraft my choice of lifestyle, have a look and listen.

[Duncan]

The Cat was having Problems with the printer the other day and I caught it on video....

Why the printer's not working! C'mon...haven't we all felt like this some times!?

*Well Cat, you just had to show me how that camera worked, didn't ya*

[Taiga]

I fully sympathise. The printer at college is utterly rediculous.

Though half the time it IS because someone unplugged it to play the gamecube.

[Shamisen]

Well Duncan that was interesting..
Here's my latest surprise:

Spoiler:

It's snowing outside.. out you go....

[Kagami]

now what would you do if it hailed cricket balls? Brisbane has been having a fun week. Multiple storms, each night one after the other. 250 mm of rain...
dont let the cat out into that weather...

shami what has been your worst weather experience while flying?

[Shamisen]

An incident happened....The pilot of a King Air 200 died while shuttling passengers back from a funeral. This link takes you to the interview and at the bottom is the ATC recording of the final 15 minutes... Airplanes are not like bicycles or automobiles yet this person shows quite confidence and a lot of faith in those on the ground directing him..

Early in training you learn the 4 C's of emergency's

Climb (for better reception of radio and added altitude)
Communicate (self explanatory)
Confess
Comply (always make sure you understand what you're suppose to do, in this case the pilot questioned until he was certain he understood)

My Hats off to him I've never had a dead person sitting next to me before I hope I never do...

[Kagami]

this takes the cake as a situation that truly scares me. i agree, my hat goes off to Mr White. I think I will learn to fly one day.

[Shamisen]

this takes the cake as a situation that truly scares me. i agree, my hat goes off to Mr White. I think I will learn to fly one day.

*Lessons available at reasonable rates*

In this country they have a non flying spouses program where you take one who doesn't fly who is with one who does and teach them how to operate the A/C in case of such an occurrence. Mr White had the benefit of his training and his own solo experience to draw upon. It's one thing to fly with someone who knows what they are doing it's quite another to be up there ALL alone.. That is the part of training most uncertain pilots dread those solo hours and a lot of students make it up to solo then quit for that very reason...

[Taiga]

Wow... that's rather incredible.

Listening the the recording as I type.

And yeah... pilot lessons are on my to-do list also.

[Shamisen]

I find this VERY interesting.

New Fire Fighting Device.

[Shamisen]

I WANT one.

[Stilts]

Well, it can be yours for...$6995, according to the person who uploaded the video. o_o

[Shamisen]

Serious Business and just Plane Fun

Something new at the Airport... I'll go by and check it out..

[KAITO]

Hope you don't mind me asking, but what do we talk about in this thread?

[Shamisen]

Hope you don't mind me asking, but what do we talk about in this thread?

Well this is a about me, and what I do when I'm not here on the forums, thread. Since I'm involved in aviation and have a business in the same field, we talk about airplanes, flying, or what ever comes to mind, with in reason. OK?

See first post ....

[KAITO]

You're telling me you can ACTUALLY fly a plane? You're the first I've ever met who can do that!