Warbird Information Exchange

When I was still instructing, I used to have my students fly their first 8-10 hours in a Champ -- learning basic flying skills without the distractions of the panel. It's very tough to fixate on the attitude indicator when there isn't one! Basically, I got them right up to being ready to solo. They then transitioned to a C-152/172 or Piper for a few hours and solo'd there.

The rest of their training was in trike's. Many later went back to finish up the tailwheel endorsement. I think this model produced some better-than-average pilots.

As to "The Compleat Taildragger Pilot": Mr. Plourde was a longtime New Hampshire, USA native. Regrettfully, he passed away in 1996.

As soon as I could reach the rudder pedals of my uncle's 7AC, dad had me flying up front. But him not being a CFI, it did not count. So I started flying with a C-150 and instructor on the field. I solo'd it in 3.5 hrs. At 16, I hated every min of it. We then moved to fla and I threw that log book out. I got a job at a banner towing outfit in S. FLA and they let me build some time working with some of the CFI's. Managed to build over 60 hrs in a 150hp Citabria & a 150/180 PA-18's. My only mistake is I got lazy on flying after A&P school and did not get my night time requirements in to take my check ride. But I do manage to get behind the stick every now and again. My last in my log book was 1.7 hrs of dual in a DC-3. 2 take-offs & 2 Landings, not bad either for a 60 hr student with nothin but tailwheel time.


Two things to be said. I am a firm believer that all trainers for basic flight should be TAILWHEEL.
2nd..................Am a firm believer that CFI's should have more than, 250 hrs of flight time before becoming a CFI. Bad habits can be passed on. My dad learned to fly from a 2,000 hr Duster pilot here in VT. He had about a 1,000 hrs when he taught me.

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Back of the class, Hacker. Use that spelling and you'll get even more funny looks than you are getting already. (Got the different use of 'momentarily' yet?)

'Compleat' is archaic English in Britain nowadays too. I'm surprised our American cousins haven't hung onto it like 'diaper' and 'faucet'.

It's use in the book title is a tribute to one of the greatest books about fishing, 'The Compleat Angler' by Izaak Walton. It's hardly got dusty, recently being written in 1653. The other great title 'misspelling' bibliophiles use to sort the men from the fighter-pilots is 'The Young Visiters' by Daisy Ashford, but I digress. I'm told that if you like the arts of the rod (hem hem) Izaak's little work is still well worth reading. Something other writers may aspire to despite missing the royalties. You can read it for free: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/683


...and all driving lessons should be on MANUAL.

James the bookseller...

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James K

"Switch on the underwater landing lights"
Emilio Largo, Thunderball.

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Diamond DA20-C1
$94/hour (includes fuel)

Cessna 152
$59/hour (includes fuel)

Cessna 172M
$84/hour (includes fuel)

Cessna 172S
$109/Hour (includes fuel)

Piper Seminole PA44-180
$229/hour (includes fuel)

Piper Warrior PA28-161
$79/hour (includes fuel)

Chose the Warrior because it has more room and is low wing. (Closest thing I'll ever get to a warbird.) Would have loved to have flown the Diamond but I don't fit.

Mudge the dreamer

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Ah, have you driven in Texas before That's about a normal 3/4's of a day drive down here. Just think if you were going to Midland from Dallas to help Gary

Lynn

Oh, like 'nappy' is so much better!

Obviously I still have so much to learn about the Queen's English, hee hee.

Only $59 for a C150, I'm so jealous.

http://www.polderaviation.nl/verhuur.htm

Cessna 150
~ $90/hour

Cessna 172
IFR
~ $118/hour

Piper Turbo Arrow IV
IFR/Autopilot
~ $196/hour

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