Things to do as a private pilot ?

"Bela P. Havasreti" wrote in message
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On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:38:42 -0500, "Jim Macklin" p5
wrote:

I know of at least one crash where they were not....
(buddy of mine used to be an accident investigator for
a major piston GA aircraft engine manufacturer).

Bela P. Havasreti

Many years ago an old family friend's husband piled into the side of a
mountain in Alaska with a planeload of cheerleaders who had apparently
distracted him. Never met him; doesn't seem like my kind of character, but
the saying "Way to go, man," is both in/appropriate.

-chris

"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
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http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?e...12X18632&key=1

Probable cause: Severe distraction :~)

I think that should be a new "phrase" around kids.

"Honey, let's go Simulate some Instrument Flight! *nudge*"

-c
"Okay, but don't even THINK of shooting missed approaches!"

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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That'll get you banned from RAP G

Not if he kicks Skylune out of the plane at 10,000 feet.

"He wasn't pushed out. I told him he should try wingwalking sometime and so
he did. Damn those highwings!"

-c

"steve" wrote in message
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I got my private license when I was living in Hawaii, and worked on a
snorkel/scuba charter boat. I would meet tourists and offer to take them
sightseeing if they shared the cost of the rental with me. Picked up about
30 hours doing that, and it was fun!

Isn't taking scuba divers flying sort of dangerous?

-c

On 15 Jun 2006 18:02:57 -0700, wrote in
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Since my family is not thrilled by the idea of flying in a small plane,

What is the source of their disenchantment with flight? Fear? Lack
of interest? ?

and I get bored flying solo,

Is that because you have no mission? What sort of activities do you
enjoy?

I am wondering what other venues there are
for a (VFR) pilot to fly people around. Basically I am looking for
excuses to do scenic flights within a 100 NM radius of San Diego.

Here are some ideas. Scout them out solo first, so you'll know what
each has to offer your passengers. When you get home, you can regale
the family with your adventures.

Take a trip to the Robert Pond Palm Springs Air Museum (760-778-6262)
on Palm Springs Airport (KPSP); all the aircraft are in mint
condition!

A little further north is the General Patton Museum at Chiriaco Summit
Airport (L77): http://www.airnav.com/airport/L77 . Beyond that lie
the ghostly remains of the WW-II Desert Training Center divisional
campsites and aerodromes still remarkably evident on the desert floor
along the way to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) and Mc
Carran International Airport (KLAS). There's lots of fun there.

If you leave early in the morning and beat the heat, you can easily
enjoy the day on the Colorado River and in the Casinos, and make it
home before dark. Tell them about the wonderful time you had, and
then see if your family becomes a little more interested in your magic
carpet.

CAP and Angel Flights sound rather stressful.

Civil Air Patrol is good for those interested in military discipline.
Does pilotsharetheride.com have a good reputation?

The creator of PilotShareTheRide.com assures me that he has the
blessing of AOPA, and FSDO.

Any other ideas ?

There is a sky trail around Borrego Springs. Agua Caliente Airport
(L54) has hot pools for swimming and soaking within walking distance
of the airport. There's a small air museum on Montgomery Field
Airport (KMYF) if memory serves. Don't overlook the Planes of Fame
Air Museum at Chino Airport (KCNO): http://www.planesoffame.org/

Hop over to Warner Springs Great Circle Gliderport (CL35) for an
introductory flight. Perris Valley Airport (L65) is the busiest
paracenter in the nation. You can spend hours watching the sky
divers. Check out Giant Rock near Yucca Valley Airport (L22).

Plan a mission. Fly it. Relate your experiences to family and
friends; you should find them warming to the idea of accompanying you
on your next air adventure. Don't forget to post your trip reports to
Usenet.

Ummm.. understanding the situation, not understanding the problem....

?


Dave


On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:29:50 -0500, "Jim Macklin"
wrote:


I've heard of dual cross-countries that got weathered in out
of town, seems to happen with 36 year old CFIs (male) and 20
something female students.

That always seemed to be unethical.

gatt wrote:
Isn't taking scuba divers flying sort of dangerous?

It can be, depending on how much diving they did, what the depth
profiles were, what air tank mixes they used (if different from normal),
and how long they waited before climbing in to the airplane. It also
depends on how high you fly.

The general FAA suggestion from the AIM in 8-1-2 Section d item 2 is

"2. The recommended waiting time before going to flight altitudes of up
to 8,000 feet is at least 12 hours after diving which has not required
controlled ascent (nondecompression stop diving), and at least 24 hours
after diving which has required controlled ascent (decompression stop
diving). The waiting time before going to flight altitudes above 8,000
feet should be at least 24 hours after any SCUBA dive. These recommended
altitudes are actual flight altitudes above mean sea level (AMSL) and
not pressurized cabin altitudes. This takes into consideration the risk
of decompression of the aircraft during flight. "

These are very general recommendations. A SCUBA diver proficient in
high altitude lake diving may have better knowledge about the risks they
are taking.

wrote:
Since my family is not thrilled by the idea of flying in a small plane,
and I get bored flying solo, I am wondering what other venues there are
for a (VFR) pilot to fly people around. Basically I am looking for
excuses to do scenic flights within a 100 NM radius of San Diego.
CAP and Angel Flights sound rather stressful. Does
pilotsharetheride.com have a good reputation? Any other ideas ?

If you know any kids from age 8 to about 14, invite them and one or both
parents. It can be lots of fun to share. I speak from experience.

We can use all the good PR we can get.

I may be way off, since I have never done it, but how stressful can
angel flights be?

Timmay wrote:
I may be way off, since I have never done it, but how stressful can
angel flights be?

I dunno. But I figure that it would be less stressful than taking a
healthy kid and parent up...