Saturday, October 09, 2010
Normal Airflow Over a Wing Example
The image above shows how air flows over both the bottom and the top of the airfoil.
You can clearly see how the air flowing over the top of the airfoil is moving faster than the air going underneath.
Its the acceleration of the air flowing over the top that causes its pressure to drop which in turn causes lift to be produced.
It must be understood that this example of how lift is created is only the tip of the iceberg and the there are volumes of material written on this subject that describe the production of lift from different points of view and in great detail.
Understanding the image above will help you at the private pilot level, leave the more complex physics equations to the designers.
Enjoy!
Friday, October 01, 2010
Have the correct manual for the plane
You might wonder why pilots that have flown many type of airplanes have such a large library of manuals.
I bet that if you looked a little closer at the books themselves you would notice that not only does this home library include the obvious subjects like weather, regulations, places to go and so on but that it also has what seems like many copies of the same manuals regarding the type of airplanes that the pilot might fly.
After all who really needs a different manual for a Cessna 172P and a 172N?
Aren't they both Cessnas?
They aren't even that far apart in years produced so why do you need a different manual for each?
You might even find two manuals for the same year and model of plane but one has a packet of papers attached to it. What is the reason for this?
We all can see the need for a separate set of manuals for different types of planes like Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft and so on, but why do we need the rest of them?
The answer is very simple......... No two airplanes are exactly alike.
I fly two Cessnas that are only about 3 years apart in age but one of them has a bigger engine that was installed as an upgrade. Why does this matter you ask.
The answer might not jump out at you until you read the performance data that is included with the pack of papers that is attached to the outside of my manual. These papers are part of the STC or supplemental type certificate that is required when major changes have been made to any aircraft.
The difference between these two almost identical airplanes becomes more apparent as you calculate the amount of weight the plane can carry, how fast it can climb and how much fuel you burn at a given power setting.
As you look closer at what information is included the reason becomes much more clear.
One plane might have the old style of transponder while the other has a new Garmin GTX-330.
I think you would agree that the old style analog transponder with rotary dials is a little different than the fully digital Garmin product with the push buttons and a menu screen.
Guess what? You'll need a manual for those as well. Are you beginning to see how quickly the library can grow?
The next time you are looking for the perfect gift for the pilot in your life you might want to think about a gift certificate to Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobel or your local pilot shop so they can add to their ever growing library of books.
I bet that if you looked a little closer at the books themselves you would notice that not only does this home library include the obvious subjects like weather, regulations, places to go and so on but that it also has what seems like many copies of the same manuals regarding the type of airplanes that the pilot might fly.
After all who really needs a different manual for a Cessna 172P and a 172N?
Aren't they both Cessnas?
They aren't even that far apart in years produced so why do you need a different manual for each?
You might even find two manuals for the same year and model of plane but one has a packet of papers attached to it. What is the reason for this?
We all can see the need for a separate set of manuals for different types of planes like Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft and so on, but why do we need the rest of them?
The answer is very simple......... No two airplanes are exactly alike.
I fly two Cessnas that are only about 3 years apart in age but one of them has a bigger engine that was installed as an upgrade. Why does this matter you ask.
The answer might not jump out at you until you read the performance data that is included with the pack of papers that is attached to the outside of my manual. These papers are part of the STC or supplemental type certificate that is required when major changes have been made to any aircraft.
The difference between these two almost identical airplanes becomes more apparent as you calculate the amount of weight the plane can carry, how fast it can climb and how much fuel you burn at a given power setting.
As you look closer at what information is included the reason becomes much more clear.
One plane might have the old style of transponder while the other has a new Garmin GTX-330.
I think you would agree that the old style analog transponder with rotary dials is a little different than the fully digital Garmin product with the push buttons and a menu screen.
Guess what? You'll need a manual for those as well. Are you beginning to see how quickly the library can grow?
The next time you are looking for the perfect gift for the pilot in your life you might want to think about a gift certificate to Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobel or your local pilot shop so they can add to their ever growing library of books.
Monday, June 07, 2010
MzeroA on blog talk radio - Aviation topics over the net
Listen to internet radio with MzeroA on Blog Talk Radio
This guy has a great radio show that focuses on flight training, safety, planning, aviation news and more.
Check him out and add him to your favorites, you won't be sorry!
Friday, May 28, 2010
The FAA releases guidance on ADS-B
The FAA is now saying that if you want to fly in Class Bravo in the year 2020 that you will need both an ADS-B out transmitter as well as your current Transponder.
Watch the video below from AOPA for more information.
Watch the video below from AOPA for more information.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Space Shuttle Cockpit View of Landing
Ever thought about flying a glider? If you have but weren't sure what it would be like, check out this video from the cockpit of the biggest and fastest glider ever built!!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Apollo 11 close up and personal
This video of Apollo 11 taking off is absolutely amazing!
We have all seen the video of rockets and the space shuttle taking off over and over again but this video is taken of the engines at an amazing 500 frames per second.
What this means is that the video is in slow motion so you can clearly see everything from the first moment of ignition to the launch vehicle clearing the tower.
The event recorded only lasted about 30 seconds but because it is shown in slow motion it will last for about 8 minutes.
Listen to a moment by moment description of everything that is happening.
We have all seen the video of rockets and the space shuttle taking off over and over again but this video is taken of the engines at an amazing 500 frames per second.
What this means is that the video is in slow motion so you can clearly see everything from the first moment of ignition to the launch vehicle clearing the tower.
The event recorded only lasted about 30 seconds but because it is shown in slow motion it will last for about 8 minutes.
Listen to a moment by moment description of everything that is happening.
Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch (HD) Camera E-8 from Mark Gray on Vimeo.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
1960 Cessna 175A For Sale
1959 Cessna 175A
General characteristics
Crew: one pilot
Capacity: three passengers
Length: 26 ft 6 in (8.08 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Empty weight: 1,339 lb (607 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 2,350 lb (1,066 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Continental GO-300C six cylinder engine, 175 hp (130 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 148 mph (236 km/h)
Range: 598 miles (957 km)
Rate of climb: 850 ft/min (259 m/min)
MOGAS STC
More information and photos to be posted soon.
E-mail me for more information until then.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Washington Tax Increase Could Be History
The Washington State House voted on a revised version of the tax bill that does not include the aircraft excise tax increase.
The 0.5 percent excise tax would have cause many private pilots and small companies to flee from the once strong aviation scene that has existed in Washington State since Bill Boeing and family founded their small company.
Aviation in the state is, in my opinion, a shadow of its former self. Every airport that I visit appears to be home to rotting hangers and under used General Aviation aircraft.
Years ago you could park at even the smallest of public use airports and watch the flight training or see the family airplanes being loaded for a vacation.
There are many reasons for the quiet airfields fields today. Every part of the country has hit hard times and are just now starting to recover but what I have a problem with is when the government fails to remember that their income is tied directly to the people.
How much tax revenue did the state lose when Boeing moved jobs out of state because of disagreements with the state?
How much would they lose if boaters, pilots and others stopped using their pleasure craft?
In the short term they would increase their revenue but as time went by, registrations would fall and the world of aviation would continue its decline.
Thank the people that spoke up against this last attempt to raise the excise tax.
AOPA, WPA, NBAA and the thousands of people that called and wrote their representatives.
By the time you read this, the April 12th vote on this bill proposal should be finished. I hope that our state will make the right choice for all involved and that they have listened to the people.
If we are allowed to keep more of our money, we will in turn spend more of that money and as a result, the State will collect more in taxes that are already in place.
Everybody wins and everybody is happy.
Fly safe and fly a lot!
The 0.5 percent excise tax would have cause many private pilots and small companies to flee from the once strong aviation scene that has existed in Washington State since Bill Boeing and family founded their small company.
Aviation in the state is, in my opinion, a shadow of its former self. Every airport that I visit appears to be home to rotting hangers and under used General Aviation aircraft.
Years ago you could park at even the smallest of public use airports and watch the flight training or see the family airplanes being loaded for a vacation.
There are many reasons for the quiet airfields fields today. Every part of the country has hit hard times and are just now starting to recover but what I have a problem with is when the government fails to remember that their income is tied directly to the people.
How much tax revenue did the state lose when Boeing moved jobs out of state because of disagreements with the state?
How much would they lose if boaters, pilots and others stopped using their pleasure craft?
In the short term they would increase their revenue but as time went by, registrations would fall and the world of aviation would continue its decline.
Thank the people that spoke up against this last attempt to raise the excise tax.
AOPA, WPA, NBAA and the thousands of people that called and wrote their representatives.
By the time you read this, the April 12th vote on this bill proposal should be finished. I hope that our state will make the right choice for all involved and that they have listened to the people.
If we are allowed to keep more of our money, we will in turn spend more of that money and as a result, the State will collect more in taxes that are already in place.
Everybody wins and everybody is happy.
Fly safe and fly a lot!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Flying the VFR transition over Sea-Tac Airport - KSEA
Well, after months of fighting the weather, mx issues and scheduling.... I finally made the trip. My route was OLM-PWT-SEA-S36-PAE on the way up and on the way back it was PAE to OLM direct.
I got myself all worked up trying to make sure my calculations and everything were spot on and it all worked out almost perfectly. I was a matter of a couple of minutes off of my ETA, working with ATC was a great experience and made life easy and I learned a lot.
The only complaint that I have is that I only took 2 photos.... I forgot that I had the camera with me and then I dropped it under the seat during an unplanned bump.
The first pic is to the north of SEA and the second is to the south just before I crossed the numbers for the VFR transition.
Today was a very good day. :)
I got myself all worked up trying to make sure my calculations and everything were spot on and it all worked out almost perfectly. I was a matter of a couple of minutes off of my ETA, working with ATC was a great experience and made life easy and I learned a lot.
The only complaint that I have is that I only took 2 photos.... I forgot that I had the camera with me and then I dropped it under the seat during an unplanned bump.
The first pic is to the north of SEA and the second is to the south just before I crossed the numbers for the VFR transition.
Today was a very good day. :)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
FAA Checkride Oral Portion Video
I thought you might like to see this video of a mock checkride.
This is from the late 1990's but covers everything that is presented during the oral portion of the checkride.
I hope you enjoy it!
This is from the late 1990's but covers everything that is presented during the oral portion of the checkride.
I hope you enjoy it!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Where is the Spruce Goose
Ever wonder what happened to the famous Spruce Goose?
The largest airplane of its time is housed at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore.
This huge seaplane was the brain child of Henry Kaiser and with the backing of Howard Hughes became the largest wooden aircraft ever built.
The largest airplane of its time is housed at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore.
This huge seaplane was the brain child of Henry Kaiser and with the backing of Howard Hughes became the largest wooden aircraft ever built.
Monday, March 08, 2010
In The Shadow Of The Blade
Has anyone seen In The Shadow Of The Blade?
I have been talking with some people that I work with that either flew, crewed on or was dropped out of Huey choppers during Viet Nam and they are searching for this video and sound track.
From what I understand it is a heart tugging show full of real stories from the people that truly walked the walk.
Below you'll find a clip I found of the title song, please listen to it and share your story if you have one.
I am trying to get a copy of the documentary and will include a full review.
I have been talking with some people that I work with that either flew, crewed on or was dropped out of Huey choppers during Viet Nam and they are searching for this video and sound track.
From what I understand it is a heart tugging show full of real stories from the people that truly walked the walk.
Below you'll find a clip I found of the title song, please listen to it and share your story if you have one.
I am trying to get a copy of the documentary and will include a full review.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Support Lets Fly Washington
If you like what you read here and you want to help us continue to not only bring you tid bits about my training, but to develop in to the flying club that we so hope to become then please look at our products below.
We are starting to offer mouse pads and mugs with the Sport Cruiser image and will add other airplanes as we collect some good snap shots.
We will also add video of flights to local attractions and city views in the near future.
Join us and get your goodies!
Lets Fly Mugs, Mouse Pads and More.
We are starting to offer mouse pads and mugs with the Sport Cruiser image and will add other airplanes as we collect some good snap shots.
We will also add video of flights to local attractions and city views in the near future.
Join us and get your goodies!
Lets Fly Mugs, Mouse Pads and More.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Avoiding The Balloon - Landing Tips
I'm sure we've all done it, misjudged our speed on final or been a little high and dove for the ground in an attempt to get it down.
What problems can this cause you ask?
Either can cause us to cross the fence at a speed that is higher than appropriate and causing, at best, excessive float and at worst a bounce or balloon that beds metal.
What is the simple answer?
WATCH YOUR SPEED!!!
If you are high a forward slip might be a good tool to use or simply go around and try again.
If you are too fast and have a long runway you might continue the approach and transition to the flare gently to avoid the sudden climb called ballooning.
If you do balloon, the last thing you want to do is push the nose down to stop the climb.
All this will do is cause you to descend quicker than you want and increase your speed.
Both of these things will make life much harder for you and put you at a greater risk of injury and damage to the aircraft.
Your best bet in a balloon is to simply go around and try it again.
If you have the runway and insist on trying to land a little long then you should ease off of the back pressure just enough to arrest the climb and let the plane settle as you would in a normal landing while being careful to not stall the plane while still being too high off the ground.
A stall that happens more than a foot or two off the runway doesn't make for a smooth landing.
The answer to avoiding a bad landing of this type is to watch your airspeed or go around if you are not stable in your approach.
Have fun and fly safe!
What problems can this cause you ask?
Either can cause us to cross the fence at a speed that is higher than appropriate and causing, at best, excessive float and at worst a bounce or balloon that beds metal.
What is the simple answer?
WATCH YOUR SPEED!!!
If you are high a forward slip might be a good tool to use or simply go around and try again.
If you are too fast and have a long runway you might continue the approach and transition to the flare gently to avoid the sudden climb called ballooning.
If you do balloon, the last thing you want to do is push the nose down to stop the climb.
All this will do is cause you to descend quicker than you want and increase your speed.
Both of these things will make life much harder for you and put you at a greater risk of injury and damage to the aircraft.
Your best bet in a balloon is to simply go around and try it again.
If you have the runway and insist on trying to land a little long then you should ease off of the back pressure just enough to arrest the climb and let the plane settle as you would in a normal landing while being careful to not stall the plane while still being too high off the ground.
A stall that happens more than a foot or two off the runway doesn't make for a smooth landing.
The answer to avoiding a bad landing of this type is to watch your airspeed or go around if you are not stable in your approach.
Have fun and fly safe!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Check your fuel tanks every time
A good preflight inspection includes looking at the fuel inside the fuel tanks and not just checking the gauges.
Pilot experience doesn't eliminate the simple mistakes that you might assume would only happen to new or careless pilots.
Read the following excerpt for the NTSB report and see if you can find the mistake.
Pilot Cert: Commercial; Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Instrument Ratings: Airplane
Medical Cert:Class I
Date of Last Med. Exam: 04/2009
Flight Time in Hours
Total: 3015
Total in accident make and model: 50
The commercial pilot was 500 feet above ground level on approach to his destination airport when the single-engine airplane lost power.
The pilot made a forced landing to a rain-soaked field
approximately 8 miles north of the runway.
On touchdown the nose gear sank into the muddy terrain and
collapsed.
According to the pilot the airplane had approximately 15 gallons of fuel on board upon departure.
An on-scene inspection of the fuel tanks indicated 2 1/2 gallons in the left tank and 1 gallon in the right tank.
The aircraft manual states 1 1/2 gallons of fuel is unusable in the tanks.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot and passenger were not injured.
At this point there are no indications of a fuel leak or other reason for the lack of fuel except the failure of the pilot to complete the proper checks.
Aircraft fuel gauges are only required to show the correct quantity when the tanks are empty.
With this being the case, why would anybody fail to look in to the fuel tanks to verify the quantity?
Why would you plan a flight that didn't include ample reserves?
The answer could be very simple.
Some reasons:
Not using a check list
No ladder for a high wing aircraft
Lacking a FuelHawk Universal Fuel Gauge
Distractions
Feeling Rushed
Simply Forgot
Improper Flight Planning
Failure To Keep Track Of Winds Aloft
Failure to Apply Proper Safety Margins
The fact of the matter is that if you have 1 hour or 1000 hours of flight time matters little.
It will always be the simple things that we need to focus on so we don't allow ourselves to be hurt by things that are 100% avoidable.
Fly safe!
Pilot experience doesn't eliminate the simple mistakes that you might assume would only happen to new or careless pilots.
Read the following excerpt for the NTSB report and see if you can find the mistake.
Pilot Cert: Commercial; Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Instrument Ratings: Airplane
Medical Cert:Class I
Date of Last Med. Exam: 04/2009
Flight Time in Hours
Total: 3015
Total in accident make and model: 50
The commercial pilot was 500 feet above ground level on approach to his destination airport when the single-engine airplane lost power.
The pilot made a forced landing to a rain-soaked field
approximately 8 miles north of the runway.
On touchdown the nose gear sank into the muddy terrain and
collapsed.
According to the pilot the airplane had approximately 15 gallons of fuel on board upon departure.
An on-scene inspection of the fuel tanks indicated 2 1/2 gallons in the left tank and 1 gallon in the right tank.
The aircraft manual states 1 1/2 gallons of fuel is unusable in the tanks.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot and passenger were not injured.
At this point there are no indications of a fuel leak or other reason for the lack of fuel except the failure of the pilot to complete the proper checks.
Aircraft fuel gauges are only required to show the correct quantity when the tanks are empty.
With this being the case, why would anybody fail to look in to the fuel tanks to verify the quantity?
Why would you plan a flight that didn't include ample reserves?
The answer could be very simple.
Some reasons:
Not using a check list
No ladder for a high wing aircraft
Lacking a FuelHawk Universal Fuel Gauge
Distractions
Feeling Rushed
Simply Forgot
Improper Flight Planning
Failure To Keep Track Of Winds Aloft
Failure to Apply Proper Safety Margins
The fact of the matter is that if you have 1 hour or 1000 hours of flight time matters little.
It will always be the simple things that we need to focus on so we don't allow ourselves to be hurt by things that are 100% avoidable.
Fly safe!
In Search of Amelia Earhart at Seattle Museum of Flight
In Search Of Amelia Earhart
The museum of flight in Seattle Washington is hosting an exhibit profiling the life and times of the most famous woman pilot of her time.
The exhibit includes photos, newreel footage, personal items and the only remaining piece of her Lockheed Electra airplane.
Find out more about this exciting exhibit at the museum's website.
For more information on the Museum or Boeing Field, follow the link below.
Friday, February 12, 2010
A Regional Pilots Life
Here is an additional clip of an interview about the life and times of a regional pilot.
Learn about "crash pads" and how to work 16 hours for $20.
I never would have guessed these things happen to people that are trusted with our lives.
Does this make me want to fly less? Not on your life!!!
Even the unhappy pilots explain why they continue to fly in these conditions.
PBS Frontline - Flying Cheap
I am posting the episode of Frontline that talks about the Colgan Airline crash in New York a while back.
I'm not saying that I agree with the views of the regional airlines or disagree with anything that anybody has stated in this video.
I am only posting this for your viewing pleasure and I hope to stir up some comments.
I hope you enjoy the show and that you will share your thoughts with us.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The TSA backs off of general aviation
The TSA announced that it will scrap plans to tighten the restrictions on General Aviation.
An earlier proposal suggested that items such as golf clubs, baseball bats and the various gels like shaving cream, tooth paste and other prohibited items would also be banned from the smaller GA aircraft used in charter operations or even in private aircraft.
As we all know, General Aviation is not the same as a commercial flight.
We know our passengers and even if you were to load a Cessna 172 or Piper Warrior to its max gross weight with explosives it would do less damage than my Buick loaded to its max with TNT.
I hope this is the beginning of the education of not only the security agencies but the people in general.
It is up to each of us to provide our own security if we wish to keep the freedoms that we enjoy.
If we are either unwilling or just too lazy and turn all of our personal security over to agencies like the TSA we will then turn in to a country like the Germany of 1939-1945 or the Russia of the Cold War era.
What are we afraid of?
Read the full story over at NPR.
An earlier proposal suggested that items such as golf clubs, baseball bats and the various gels like shaving cream, tooth paste and other prohibited items would also be banned from the smaller GA aircraft used in charter operations or even in private aircraft.
As we all know, General Aviation is not the same as a commercial flight.
We know our passengers and even if you were to load a Cessna 172 or Piper Warrior to its max gross weight with explosives it would do less damage than my Buick loaded to its max with TNT.
I hope this is the beginning of the education of not only the security agencies but the people in general.
It is up to each of us to provide our own security if we wish to keep the freedoms that we enjoy.
If we are either unwilling or just too lazy and turn all of our personal security over to agencies like the TSA we will then turn in to a country like the Germany of 1939-1945 or the Russia of the Cold War era.
What are we afraid of?
Read the full story over at NPR.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Finding the right partner to share an airplane with
For the many pilots of the Pacific Northwest either looking for the right airplane or the airplane owner that is looking for the right partners to share their plane with your search can end.
At Letsflywa.com. we bring together both pilots looking to team up for a purchase as well as airplane owners that would like to sell a share or two of their planes.
By shareing an airplane you not only lower the cost of ownership but increases the usage of the airplane and that we all know that a plane that is used is a happy plane.
We don't care what the size or cost of your plane is, we'll help set up co-ownership plans for kit plane owners, basic training aircraft or jets.
We are here to make airplane ownership and usage affordable for all pilots.
Look at our map today and share your information so we can post you on our partners page.
At Letsflywa.com. we bring together both pilots looking to team up for a purchase as well as airplane owners that would like to sell a share or two of their planes.
By shareing an airplane you not only lower the cost of ownership but increases the usage of the airplane and that we all know that a plane that is used is a happy plane.
We don't care what the size or cost of your plane is, we'll help set up co-ownership plans for kit plane owners, basic training aircraft or jets.
We are here to make airplane ownership and usage affordable for all pilots.
Look at our map today and share your information so we can post you on our partners page.
If you send your information to us we will add you to the map but we have changed the way we will add you to only include the town that you are listing and not the full address.
Let us help get you in to the air today!
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Washington State will impose excise tax on aircraft
This EAA Legislative Alert is being sent, as a member service, to all EAA members in Washington.
The Washington state House of Representatives just introduced House Bill 3176 that will impose a .005% (1/2 percent) excise tax on all aircraft in the state of Washington.
The bill also states that if you elect to register your aircraft in another state and that state does not have a excise tax or is less than this new WA excise tax you will be required to pay the difference.
This addition to the state of Washington tax law is in Sec. 1002 of this bill and it reads:
Sec. 1002. RCW 82.48.020 and 2000 c 229 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
1.An annual excise tax is imposed for the privilege of using any aircraft in the state. The amount of the tax is five-tenths of one percent of the taxable value of the aircraft, as determined under section 1003 of this act.
2.The tax imposed under this section must be collected annually or under a staggered collection schedule as required by the secretary by rule.
3.Persons who are required to register aircraft under chapter 47.68 RCW and who register aircraft in another state or foreign country and avoid the aircraft excise tax imposed under this section are liable for the unpaid excise tax. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.
4.The department of revenue may, under chapter 82.32 RCW, assess and collect the unpaid excise tax imposed under this section, including the penalties and interest provided in chapter 82.32 RCW.
5.Except as provided under subsection (3) of this section, a violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
As proposed in the bill, this new excise tax will take the place of the current annual registration fee. So if you own a single-engine fixed wing airplane worth $100,000 your current annual registration fee is $65.00. Under the proposal in the bill that annual fee (excise tax) would jump to $500.00.
For comparison purposes in the state of Washington - non-commercial boats pay an annual excise tax of .005%, but only if the boat is over 16' in length ; and if you own a car you only pay an excise tax of .003% at the time you purchase the car, but not annually. Information from the Washington State Department of Revenue web site.
EAA is urging you to take immediate action.
Contact your state legislators to protest this new and unwarranted excise/property tax on your aircraft.
Washington State House of Representatives - http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/Pages/default.aspx
Washington State Senators - http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Senators/Pages/default.aspx
The time to act is NOW...
Post your feedback or comments on this thread on Oshkosh365.
Randy Hansen, EAA # 590242
Government Relations Director
EAA - The Spirit of Aviation - www.eaa.org
Phone: 920-426-6103 or 6522
Fax: 920-426-4885 or 6560
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I have reposted this from a different source because it is important.
The Washington state House of Representatives just introduced House Bill 3176 that will impose a .005% (1/2 percent) excise tax on all aircraft in the state of Washington.
The bill also states that if you elect to register your aircraft in another state and that state does not have a excise tax or is less than this new WA excise tax you will be required to pay the difference.
This addition to the state of Washington tax law is in Sec. 1002 of this bill and it reads:
Sec. 1002. RCW 82.48.020 and 2000 c 229 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
1.An annual excise tax is imposed for the privilege of using any aircraft in the state. The amount of the tax is five-tenths of one percent of the taxable value of the aircraft, as determined under section 1003 of this act.
2.The tax imposed under this section must be collected annually or under a staggered collection schedule as required by the secretary by rule.
3.Persons who are required to register aircraft under chapter 47.68 RCW and who register aircraft in another state or foreign country and avoid the aircraft excise tax imposed under this section are liable for the unpaid excise tax. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.
4.The department of revenue may, under chapter 82.32 RCW, assess and collect the unpaid excise tax imposed under this section, including the penalties and interest provided in chapter 82.32 RCW.
5.Except as provided under subsection (3) of this section, a violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
As proposed in the bill, this new excise tax will take the place of the current annual registration fee. So if you own a single-engine fixed wing airplane worth $100,000 your current annual registration fee is $65.00. Under the proposal in the bill that annual fee (excise tax) would jump to $500.00.
For comparison purposes in the state of Washington - non-commercial boats pay an annual excise tax of .005%, but only if the boat is over 16' in length ; and if you own a car you only pay an excise tax of .003% at the time you purchase the car, but not annually. Information from the Washington State Department of Revenue web site.
EAA is urging you to take immediate action.
Contact your state legislators to protest this new and unwarranted excise/property tax on your aircraft.
Washington State House of Representatives - http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/Pages/default.aspx
Washington State Senators - http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Senators/Pages/default.aspx
The time to act is NOW...
Post your feedback or comments on this thread on Oshkosh365.
Randy Hansen, EAA # 590242
Government Relations Director
EAA - The Spirit of Aviation - www.eaa.org
Phone: 920-426-6103 or 6522
Fax: 920-426-4885 or 6560
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I have reposted this from a different source because it is important.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Forming a Military Flying Club at Lewis and McChord
With the joining of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base I think it's time to try to restart a flying club.
I know that something of this size and scope will require the approval and assistance of people of much higher rank than this Sergeant so I am asking all of you for help.
The old club closed for many different reasons but the reason that is the hardest to overcome is the fact that they weren't making a profit.
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) manager saw it as a money drain and because of that and other reasons, they shut down this wonderful club.
With the combining of the two installations and the increased number of troops based at the complex, I feel that not only would there be an increased demand for training or ramp space but the increased numbers to support this.
My idea is to keep this separate from the MWR program and require the club to stand on its own without the support from either the Air Force or the Army.
Some ramp space, a building or a location for a trailer, plus a fuel cell would be required but not the DOD owned aircraft or the extra dollars from the MWR program.
Let me hear your ideas and help me to get this started, Auburn and Olympia (KOLM) are both too far away so even if you suggest a different location, have an airplane that we can use to attract members or happen to be a CFI then jump on board and lets get this club formed.
Please visit our advertisers either by clicking their banners, Google ads or the highlighted text in our posts to help support both this site as well as help finance the formation of this club.
Don't say it can't be done, instead help us find away!
I know that something of this size and scope will require the approval and assistance of people of much higher rank than this Sergeant so I am asking all of you for help.
The old club closed for many different reasons but the reason that is the hardest to overcome is the fact that they weren't making a profit.
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) manager saw it as a money drain and because of that and other reasons, they shut down this wonderful club.
With the combining of the two installations and the increased number of troops based at the complex, I feel that not only would there be an increased demand for training or ramp space but the increased numbers to support this.
My idea is to keep this separate from the MWR program and require the club to stand on its own without the support from either the Air Force or the Army.
Some ramp space, a building or a location for a trailer, plus a fuel cell would be required but not the DOD owned aircraft or the extra dollars from the MWR program.
Let me hear your ideas and help me to get this started, Auburn and Olympia (KOLM) are both too far away so even if you suggest a different location, have an airplane that we can use to attract members or happen to be a CFI then jump on board and lets get this club formed.
Please visit our advertisers either by clicking their banners, Google ads or the highlighted text in our posts to help support both this site as well as help finance the formation of this club.
Don't say it can't be done, instead help us find away!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Accident video of Cirrus SR22 during BFR
AvWeb safety profiles an accident involving a Cirrus SR22 from 2008.
In this video you will see just how much help the NTSB can receive from the burnt out remains of a glass cockpit and some in-depth testing.
I hope everybody that watches this video can learn something from it and to think that this type of accident could happen during a BFR.
In this video you will see just how much help the NTSB can receive from the burnt out remains of a glass cockpit and some in-depth testing.
I hope everybody that watches this video can learn something from it and to think that this type of accident could happen during a BFR.
Monday, January 18, 2010
FullFlap.Tv - Flying low over water world 29Aug09
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Red Bull Air Race 2010
This is the year for the incredible sight of racing airplanes over the Hudson River in New York.
The 5th race of 2010's schedule has been coordinated by NYC & Company, Jersey City, New Jersey and Liberty State Park to take place with the beautiful NY sky-line as its back drop.
Check out the event web page for more details and the full schedule.
Red Bull Air Race - Race over the Hudson
The 5th race of 2010's schedule has been coordinated by NYC & Company, Jersey City, New Jersey and Liberty State Park to take place with the beautiful NY sky-line as its back drop.
Check out the event web page for more details and the full schedule.
Red Bull Air Race - Race over the Hudson
Sunday, January 10, 2010
US Airways Flight 1549 Video and ATC Recording
There really isn't much that can be said about this video except that it shows you just how quickly things can go wrong when you are in the air.
The crew acted like professionals that knew their airplane as well as their trade.
My hat is off to your entire crew!
Saturday, January 09, 2010
We're the TSA and You Can Count on Us! (to overreact to tiny threats and ignore big ones)
I really can't say anymore than the video says for itself.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Flight: 100 Years of Aviation
I received this book last Christmas while I was stationed in Iraq.
Flight: 100 Years of Aviation doesn't just cover the highlights of the last 100 years but really captures the dream of manned flight from the beginning.
The photos are beautiful and numerous and the history held my interest from start to finish.
I might be in the Army in a combat role but I am kind of a nerd when it comes to history so your mileage may vary.
All in all I found this to be a wonderful addition to my collection and was very thankful to have it to take my mind off of my deployment.
I even carried it in my gun truck.
Enjoy!
Aviation Humor
I know that these are posted in various places around the net but this is the best list that I've seen so far and just had to re-post it here.
Enjoy!
Aircraft Service Requests and Responses
Problem as Reported: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Service Response: Evidence removed.
Problem as Reported: DME volume unbelievably loud.
Service Response: Volume set to more believable level.
Problem as Reported: Main tire on left inside almost needs replacement.
Service Response: Left inside tire almost replaced.
Problem as Reported: No. 3 engine missing.
Service Response: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Problem as Reported: Mouse in cockpit.
Service Response: Cat installed.
Problem as Reported: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Service Response: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Problem as Reported: Something loose in cockpit.
Service Response: Something tightened in cockpit.
Problem as Reported: Dead bugs on windshield.
Service Response: Live bugs on back-order.
Problem as Reported: Aircraft acting funny.
Service Response: Aircraft warned to "Straighten up, fly right, and be serious."
Problem as Reported: IFF inoperative.
Service Response: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
Problem as Reported: No. 2 ADF needle runs wild.
Service Response: Caught and tamed No. 2 ADF needle.
Problem as Reported: Suspected crack in windshield.
Service Response: Suspect you're right.
Problem as Reported: Three roaches in cabin.
Service Response: Two roaches killed, one wounded and missing in action.
Problem as Reported: Radar hums.
Service Response: Reprogrammed radar with words.
Problem as Reported: The autopilot doesn't.
Service Response: It does now.
Problem as Reported: Pilot's clock inoperative.
Service Response: Wound clock.
Problem as Reported: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-fpm descent.
Service Response: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Problem as Reported: Autopilot tends to drop a wing when fuel imbalance reaches 500 pounds.
Service Response: Flight manual limits maximum fuel imbalance to 300 pounds.
Problem as Reported: Unfamiliar noise coming from No. 2 engine.
Service Response: Ran engine for two hours. Noise now familiar.
Problem as Reported: Noise coming from No. 2 engine. Sounds like a man with a little hammer.
Service Response: Took little hammer away from man in No. 2 engine.
Problem as Reported: Whinney noise coming from No. 2 engine compartment.
Service Response: Returned little hammer to man in No. 2 engine.
Problem as Reported: Weather radar went ape.
Service Response: Opened radar, let ape out.
Problem as Reported: Whinning sound heard on engine shutdown.
Service Response: Pilot removed from aircraft.
Enjoy!
Aircraft Service Requests and Responses
Problem as Reported: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Service Response: Evidence removed.
Problem as Reported: DME volume unbelievably loud.
Service Response: Volume set to more believable level.
Problem as Reported: Main tire on left inside almost needs replacement.
Service Response: Left inside tire almost replaced.
Problem as Reported: No. 3 engine missing.
Service Response: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Problem as Reported: Mouse in cockpit.
Service Response: Cat installed.
Problem as Reported: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Service Response: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Problem as Reported: Something loose in cockpit.
Service Response: Something tightened in cockpit.
Problem as Reported: Dead bugs on windshield.
Service Response: Live bugs on back-order.
Problem as Reported: Aircraft acting funny.
Service Response: Aircraft warned to "Straighten up, fly right, and be serious."
Problem as Reported: IFF inoperative.
Service Response: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
Problem as Reported: No. 2 ADF needle runs wild.
Service Response: Caught and tamed No. 2 ADF needle.
Problem as Reported: Suspected crack in windshield.
Service Response: Suspect you're right.
Problem as Reported: Three roaches in cabin.
Service Response: Two roaches killed, one wounded and missing in action.
Problem as Reported: Radar hums.
Service Response: Reprogrammed radar with words.
Problem as Reported: The autopilot doesn't.
Service Response: It does now.
Problem as Reported: Pilot's clock inoperative.
Service Response: Wound clock.
Problem as Reported: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-fpm descent.
Service Response: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Problem as Reported: Autopilot tends to drop a wing when fuel imbalance reaches 500 pounds.
Service Response: Flight manual limits maximum fuel imbalance to 300 pounds.
Problem as Reported: Unfamiliar noise coming from No. 2 engine.
Service Response: Ran engine for two hours. Noise now familiar.
Problem as Reported: Noise coming from No. 2 engine. Sounds like a man with a little hammer.
Service Response: Took little hammer away from man in No. 2 engine.
Problem as Reported: Whinney noise coming from No. 2 engine compartment.
Service Response: Returned little hammer to man in No. 2 engine.
Problem as Reported: Weather radar went ape.
Service Response: Opened radar, let ape out.
Problem as Reported: Whinning sound heard on engine shutdown.
Service Response: Pilot removed from aircraft.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Garmin 696 Aviation GPSMAP
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Saturday, January 02, 2010
Find your plane or partner today!
We've added a new page that is tied to a map from google that will help bring both current and future aireplane owners and partners together.
Click the link below to be taken to the new page and lets get you flying!!!
If you want your name and airplane request added, simply follow the instructions on the map page.
Friday, January 01, 2010
LetsFlyWA YouTube Channel
Stop on over and visit our YouTube channel.
There are a couple of videos posted and more will be added as they come.
I hope you enjoy and that you'll check back often.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Training must slow for lack of funding
I was worried that this would happen. My training has been progressing pretty well but now that I have made it to the cross country stage I have burned through a little over 3/4 of my funding.
At the current burn rate I only have about 4 more dual flights ahead of me before I am out of money.
I have been on 1 cross country and have a second that I've been fighting the weather on for the last couple of weeks but that still leaves the night training and then the solo cross countries to go before I am through.
Grrrrr.......
I have been working on my solo skills so I hope that I won't need much polish on my landings, ground reference, and basic air work when its time for the check ride prep.
I will say this though, there is nothing like the feeling of taking off with the right seat empty. It doesn't matter if you stay in the pattern or travel to the local training area, the feeling of freedom is like nothing you've ever felt before.
I've felt the scary excitement of direct fire combat and this feels much the same. The rush of leaving the ground, the gentle twisting and turning through the air and the sometimes not so gentle return to earth.
Its not a hobby, its a passion and it is good......
At the current burn rate I only have about 4 more dual flights ahead of me before I am out of money.
I have been on 1 cross country and have a second that I've been fighting the weather on for the last couple of weeks but that still leaves the night training and then the solo cross countries to go before I am through.
Grrrrr.......
I have been working on my solo skills so I hope that I won't need much polish on my landings, ground reference, and basic air work when its time for the check ride prep.
I will say this though, there is nothing like the feeling of taking off with the right seat empty. It doesn't matter if you stay in the pattern or travel to the local training area, the feeling of freedom is like nothing you've ever felt before.
I've felt the scary excitement of direct fire combat and this feels much the same. The rush of leaving the ground, the gentle twisting and turning through the air and the sometimes not so gentle return to earth.
Its not a hobby, its a passion and it is good......
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Nose wheel shimmy keeps me on the ground
The weather today wasn't good enough for the x-country I hoped to make, I figured I would take the time for some pattern work though since the weather was just good enough at KOLM for some landings.
Everything was fine on the first take off run, the trip around the patch was easy enough and the touch down was one of my best.
After setting the nose wheel down the problems began. The plane started to shake like my old truck going too fast on a logging road and nothing I did made it any better.
I went to full throttle to for the next take off but it got worse so I pulled the power and asked for a full stop. The shaking only stopped after I was below about 20 Knots and never came back during taxi.
The front strut was serviced in the last 72 hours and had 3 or 4 hours on it since then. I told the FBO and the CFI that had it next and they were looking at it when I left.
I wonder if I was just being too nervous about it but I felt that it was in the "something isn't right" part of my take off plan that requires pulling the power back and returning to the hanger.
I think I did the right thing by not flying anymore....
Everything was fine on the first take off run, the trip around the patch was easy enough and the touch down was one of my best.
After setting the nose wheel down the problems began. The plane started to shake like my old truck going too fast on a logging road and nothing I did made it any better.
I went to full throttle to for the next take off but it got worse so I pulled the power and asked for a full stop. The shaking only stopped after I was below about 20 Knots and never came back during taxi.
The front strut was serviced in the last 72 hours and had 3 or 4 hours on it since then. I told the FBO and the CFI that had it next and they were looking at it when I left.
I wonder if I was just being too nervous about it but I felt that it was in the "something isn't right" part of my take off plan that requires pulling the power back and returning to the hanger.
I think I did the right thing by not flying anymore....
Monday, October 12, 2009
Student Pilot Financing
Every where you look there are ways to finance cars, boats, homes or just about anything you like. One thing that is hard to find is a way to finance pilot training.
The Montgomery GI Bill will cover a portion of your training but only kicks in for Instrument and Commercial.
The post 9/11 GI Bill will take you from 0 hours through Commercial but you must do it through a college degree program.
Both of these options are great for military members if you can take the time to go to school full time or can afford your Private before needing help with money.
If neither of the above options fit the needs of the student then the options are limited.
A group of investors have offered a solution to the pilot financing problems but as always could use help to get more people in the air.
The money presented to students can be in the form of grants, low interest loans or by non-typical loans.
Please help provide the funds necessary to get more pilots in the air!
If you need help financing your training, please feel free to contact me and I will help link you up with people that can help.
The Montgomery GI Bill will cover a portion of your training but only kicks in for Instrument and Commercial.
The post 9/11 GI Bill will take you from 0 hours through Commercial but you must do it through a college degree program.
Both of these options are great for military members if you can take the time to go to school full time or can afford your Private before needing help with money.
If neither of the above options fit the needs of the student then the options are limited.
A group of investors have offered a solution to the pilot financing problems but as always could use help to get more people in the air.
The money presented to students can be in the form of grants, low interest loans or by non-typical loans.
Please help provide the funds necessary to get more pilots in the air!
If you need help financing your training, please feel free to contact me and I will help link you up with people that can help.
Zaon Portable Collision Avoidance System
Zaon Portable Collision Avoidance System - PCAS XRX Onyx
Click for more information and to order
Zaon PCAS XRXO-A Onyx system: The first portable collision avoidance system to give
you relative altitude. And now, the only device with quadrant direction. Why
would you fly without it?
- Tiny, unobtrusive size (3.9" x 3.6" x 2.7")
- Digital range, scalable from 6NM to 1NM
- Relative altitude, scalable from +-2500 ft to +-500 ft, with
ascending/descending indicator - Metal or composite airframes
- Displays top three intruders
- A built-in altimeter, a built-in compass, and a built-in turn/bank
sensor, and internal thermometer provide the highest, real-time accuracy
available - Completely portable
- Audio voice alerts for threats and advisories are included, with both
Headset-Direct(TM) hookup and in-cabin output - Built-in directional antenna
- Instant traffic updates with no delays
- "3-D" view Quadrant Direction, 45° increments
- Menu-driven interface, with selectable aircraft profiles and advanced
calibration options - Displays the local squawk code, altitude, bank angle, bearing and
temperature - RS-232 out for integration with other units.
XRX is the first ever portable, passive, stand-alone collision avoidance
system for general aviation to offer direction from within the cockpit. Threat
aircraft direction can be detected from within your cockpit in a tiny,
self-contained unit. XRX offers multiple aircraft information, audio alerts and
advisories, an easy-to-use menu interface, and local information. XRX displays
"3-D View" quadrant bearing information, as well as relative altitude and range,
all from inside the cockpit and without the need for external antenna arrays.
The detection window is scalable with a maximum range of 6 NM, and altitude
of +/-2500 feet. The tiny unit is only 3.9" (100mm) wide, 3.6" (93mm) deep, and
2.7" (69mm) tall. The majority of the height is for the enclosed antenna array.
XRX tracks up to 10 aircraft and displays the top three threats with all three
axis of information. Close traffic is announced by two levels of voice alerts.
Following in the footsteps of previous models, the traffic information
accuracy is the best in the industry. Range is accurate to 0.2 NM on average,
and altitude to +/- 200 ft. The unit displays the local squawk code, altitude,
and bearing. The easy-to-read LCD display boasts large numerals and EL
backlighting for night operation. All parameters are controlled by an
easy-to-use menu system.
XRX includes many built-in sensors for razor-sharp accuracy, including a
pressure altimeter for relative altitude accuracy, a solid-state 16-point
compass for bearing accuracy, a solid-state attitude and bank sensor for bearing
accuracy, temperature compensators and overtemp protection for accuracy in any
environment. The unit also monitors aircraft bus voltage and host transponder
operations and is powered through aircraft power (12-40 V compatible). All
traffic data is output through a built-in RS-232 data port. An installable
upgrade will also be available.
Everything you need is included!
- Dash-mount unit with integrated antenna
- Cigarette-lighter adaptor
- Audio cable
- Velcro mounting dots
- Silicone "gripper" feet
- 75-page Owner's Manual
- Quick Guide
- Hard carrying case
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PPING!
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
First Solo
To sum it all up: It was GREAT!!!!
After the day I had on Friday I didn't think there was much of a chance of it happening today. When I got to the airport the weather was about as good as I could hope for but my plane was sitting there in pieces.
The school has a second 172 but its got the 180hp conversion and I had never flown it. I thought that maybe I'd go flying in that plane but never guessed that it would be so smooth to fly.
After doing a couple power off stalls, slow flight and steep turns we headed back to the field for some T&Gs.
Things were going pretty smooth and I was taking the normal ribbing about not liking to pull the power out while close to the ground, more right rudder on climb out and some tips for engine out practice.
We had already been at it for about 1.5 so when I was told to make it a full stop I figured I was done.
After we got back to the school Steve jumped out and said have fun.
During my run up I double and triple checked EVERYTHING to make sure I wasn't going to do something stupid.
My first take off was nice and smooth with an easy turn out and set up on the downwind. I must say that I was right on the numbers and I actually held it off as long as Steve had been trying to get me to during my other landings. The takeoff was normal but the second landing was a little bouncy.
I had too much speed over the fence and skipped a little but it wasn't a big deal. My take off was a little rough though..... Some how I got my foot stuck under the right rudder at about 100 feet AGL. I wasn't too happy with that and lowered the nose to pull the power back and set her down on the remaining 3000 feet of runway when my foot popped out from under the pedal.
I pitched back up and continued around for my 3rd and last landing, It wasn't as good as the first but better than the second.
As I headed back to parking I looked over at the empty seat and started looking forward to my next trip by myself. :)
I count that as a great day!!!
After the day I had on Friday I didn't think there was much of a chance of it happening today. When I got to the airport the weather was about as good as I could hope for but my plane was sitting there in pieces.
The school has a second 172 but its got the 180hp conversion and I had never flown it. I thought that maybe I'd go flying in that plane but never guessed that it would be so smooth to fly.
After doing a couple power off stalls, slow flight and steep turns we headed back to the field for some T&Gs.
Things were going pretty smooth and I was taking the normal ribbing about not liking to pull the power out while close to the ground, more right rudder on climb out and some tips for engine out practice.
We had already been at it for about 1.5 so when I was told to make it a full stop I figured I was done.
After we got back to the school Steve jumped out and said have fun.
During my run up I double and triple checked EVERYTHING to make sure I wasn't going to do something stupid.
My first take off was nice and smooth with an easy turn out and set up on the downwind. I must say that I was right on the numbers and I actually held it off as long as Steve had been trying to get me to during my other landings. The takeoff was normal but the second landing was a little bouncy.
I had too much speed over the fence and skipped a little but it wasn't a big deal. My take off was a little rough though..... Some how I got my foot stuck under the right rudder at about 100 feet AGL. I wasn't too happy with that and lowered the nose to pull the power back and set her down on the remaining 3000 feet of runway when my foot popped out from under the pedal.
I pitched back up and continued around for my 3rd and last landing, It wasn't as good as the first but better than the second.
As I headed back to parking I looked over at the empty seat and started looking forward to my next trip by myself. :)
I count that as a great day!!!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Airplane or Student Pilot Financing
If you need a little extra money for flying lessons, purchasing your airplane or performing an upgrade I can help you.
Apply through the link below to get the best rates on personal or buisness loand in a format that is similar to ebay. You post the amount you want with the interest rate you are willing to pay and let borrowers bid down the interest rate while funding your loan.
Use this loan for training, purchacing a new light sport plane, continuing your training or anything else you wish.
Let us help you fund your next loan at a rate that is best for you.
Apply through the link below to get the best rates on personal or buisness loand in a format that is similar to ebay. You post the amount you want with the interest rate you are willing to pay and let borrowers bid down the interest rate while funding your loan.
Use this loan for training, purchacing a new light sport plane, continuing your training or anything else you wish.
Let us help you fund your next loan at a rate that is best for you.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Boeing customer upset about 787 delays
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Getting ready to solo
Here it is almost 3 years after I started flying and I was finally told to expect to solo soon. YAY!!!!!
The delay was for reasons out of my control as most of you know but it still seems like a long time coming. When I flew today it was a matter of my CFI saying I want to see slow flight, power on and off stalls and steep turns, other than that I'm just going to sit here while you are in charge.
This didn't sound like much when we were on the ground but as we got in to the flight and added flight following, some extra traffic and a little haze it started to be a little much.
Nothing was different than the last flight really, it was just that it was my plane this time and he was just sitting there smiling at me every time I looked over.
My air work was OK but nothing special, I made a few mistakes and wasn't as crisp as the last time but he didn't complain and I tried to explain why things went how they did so he knew that I understood what I could have done either differently or just plain better.
I feel that any issues with my flying was more due to nerves and the stress I put on myself for wanting to do well. On the way back to the field it got a little more interesting.
My CFI never really tells me what to do but does offer suggestions and a hint if it looks like I'm starting to fall behind with my tasks. Today he just let me do things my way even if I fell behind and would help a little to get me caught back up but it was mostly up to me.
I was cleared for a straight in to RWY 17. I never really liked straight in approaches because I haven't really learned where the key points are. I still need the different legs of the traffic pattern to help settle in to a smooth flow and make sure I'm on speed.
My CFI says "no flaps on this one"...... No problem really but again not only going straight in but now removing the cues associated with adding 10 deg of flaps and looking for 75 was missing.
He wanted me a little high to practice a forward slip to landing but I was high and very fast. A simple reminder to watch my speed was all it took to get back in line again and it was a pretty smooth landing. I think it was my best of the day if you remove the parts before being on short final.
The take off for my next T&G was fine except that I still have an issue with the sight picture in the 172. I am still trying to use the 152's cowling even though the 172's is more rounded and slopes forward. It will take some getting used to still.
The next T&G is pretty normal but I flared a little high and had a bounce.... or two.....
The third and last time around the pattern was an engine out landing that went pretty well, I was in pretty tight and had some altitude to dump. In go the full flaps with a nice forward slip at the end and there we are. The last one had a little bit of a bounce in it but not bad.
I did however land a little long and I missed the call to turn out at RWY 8 so I was helped out by my CFI on that one.
All in all it wasn't a bad day but I bet I won't solo on Friday like I was hoping. We'll see how the pattern work he outlined for me goes and I'll cross my fingers but I'm thinking Monday or next Wednesday might be more realistic.
Fly safe!!!
Time Today: 1.1
Total Time: 22.5
The delay was for reasons out of my control as most of you know but it still seems like a long time coming. When I flew today it was a matter of my CFI saying I want to see slow flight, power on and off stalls and steep turns, other than that I'm just going to sit here while you are in charge.
This didn't sound like much when we were on the ground but as we got in to the flight and added flight following, some extra traffic and a little haze it started to be a little much.
Nothing was different than the last flight really, it was just that it was my plane this time and he was just sitting there smiling at me every time I looked over.
My air work was OK but nothing special, I made a few mistakes and wasn't as crisp as the last time but he didn't complain and I tried to explain why things went how they did so he knew that I understood what I could have done either differently or just plain better.
I feel that any issues with my flying was more due to nerves and the stress I put on myself for wanting to do well. On the way back to the field it got a little more interesting.
My CFI never really tells me what to do but does offer suggestions and a hint if it looks like I'm starting to fall behind with my tasks. Today he just let me do things my way even if I fell behind and would help a little to get me caught back up but it was mostly up to me.
I was cleared for a straight in to RWY 17. I never really liked straight in approaches because I haven't really learned where the key points are. I still need the different legs of the traffic pattern to help settle in to a smooth flow and make sure I'm on speed.
My CFI says "no flaps on this one"...... No problem really but again not only going straight in but now removing the cues associated with adding 10 deg of flaps and looking for 75 was missing.
He wanted me a little high to practice a forward slip to landing but I was high and very fast. A simple reminder to watch my speed was all it took to get back in line again and it was a pretty smooth landing. I think it was my best of the day if you remove the parts before being on short final.
The take off for my next T&G was fine except that I still have an issue with the sight picture in the 172. I am still trying to use the 152's cowling even though the 172's is more rounded and slopes forward. It will take some getting used to still.
The next T&G is pretty normal but I flared a little high and had a bounce.... or two.....
The third and last time around the pattern was an engine out landing that went pretty well, I was in pretty tight and had some altitude to dump. In go the full flaps with a nice forward slip at the end and there we are. The last one had a little bit of a bounce in it but not bad.
I did however land a little long and I missed the call to turn out at RWY 8 so I was helped out by my CFI on that one.
All in all it wasn't a bad day but I bet I won't solo on Friday like I was hoping. We'll see how the pattern work he outlined for me goes and I'll cross my fingers but I'm thinking Monday or next Wednesday might be more realistic.
Fly safe!!!
Time Today: 1.1
Total Time: 22.5
Monday, September 21, 2009
Gotta love N40TP
Well, I've had 3 flights in the Cessna 172 N40TP and I am really enjoying it. I was having some problems with nerves in the 152 and it was really holding me back but the solid feel of the 172 has really gotten me over the hump.
Today I was out working on power on and off stalls when I got caught with my eyes on the panel when they should have been outside. Steve promptly covered the panel with his jacket and told me to try again but this time do it by sound and feel.
I must say that I was in trim and didn't have a problem at all. It was a great feeling!
As we headed back to the airfield, we stayed about 4000 agl and I was told to perform a circling approach for an engine out landing.
I put her in to a standard rate turn at a glide of 65 knots and a 500 fpm decent rate. Each circle worked out to 1000 feet lost and put me right over the numbers on each pass.
I was a little high even with full flaps while on short final until the good old forward slip was used. I think I surprised my CFI with that because I started the slip before he suggested it, he seemed happy.
After a not too bad landing we called it a day. My next flight is in a couple of days and I have been told that I might solo on the next flight after that. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Its been almost 3 years, 2 schools, 2 CFI's and 3 planes with a Iraq deployment and divorce thrown in the middle but the first big milestone is within my grasp.
Time Today: 1.4
Total Time: 21.4
Today I was out working on power on and off stalls when I got caught with my eyes on the panel when they should have been outside. Steve promptly covered the panel with his jacket and told me to try again but this time do it by sound and feel.
I must say that I was in trim and didn't have a problem at all. It was a great feeling!
As we headed back to the airfield, we stayed about 4000 agl and I was told to perform a circling approach for an engine out landing.
I put her in to a standard rate turn at a glide of 65 knots and a 500 fpm decent rate. Each circle worked out to 1000 feet lost and put me right over the numbers on each pass.
I was a little high even with full flaps while on short final until the good old forward slip was used. I think I surprised my CFI with that because I started the slip before he suggested it, he seemed happy.
After a not too bad landing we called it a day. My next flight is in a couple of days and I have been told that I might solo on the next flight after that. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Its been almost 3 years, 2 schools, 2 CFI's and 3 planes with a Iraq deployment and divorce thrown in the middle but the first big milestone is within my grasp.
Time Today: 1.4
Total Time: 21.4
Friday, September 18, 2009
Switching from the C152 to the C172.
The 152 I've been training in has been hard to schedule and I just never seemed to "click" with this one like I did with good old N94939.
Today I was introduced to the 172P, N40TP and fell in love. She's a little rough around the edges but she handles like a dream and has plenty of get up and go.
I will be using her for now and am luck that its still only $89.
That's not much more than the 152 so it won't break the bank too quickly.
Today's lesson:
Airframe transition, Slow flight, Steep turns, Power Off Stalls and T&Gs.
Time Today:
1.7
Total Time:
20.00
Today I was introduced to the 172P, N40TP and fell in love. She's a little rough around the edges but she handles like a dream and has plenty of get up and go.
I will be using her for now and am luck that its still only $89.
That's not much more than the 152 so it won't break the bank too quickly.
Today's lesson:
Airframe transition, Slow flight, Steep turns, Power Off Stalls and T&Gs.
Time Today:
1.7
Total Time:
20.00
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Getting Better Again, Phew!
Well, today was my second flight since getting back in the air and today was much better. I wasn't nearly as nervous until we started in to the stall phase of today's plan.
I don't know what happened or when it happened but I became very scared when it comes to stalls or anything that makes it feel like I'm going to fall out of the sky.
I can ride motorcycles fast, jump off rock faces, scuba drive and have been in combat without feeling this nervous.
Today was pretty good though because I had a couple of near perfect power off stall that were completely straight ahead with no surprises.
After that I felt normal again and more relaxed than I had during any time on the previous flights. I'm BAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!! I hope :)
As we returned to the airport after I had one of the smoothest landings that I can ever remember. Today was a good day.
What I did today: Slow flight, steep turns, power off stalls and engine out procedures.
Time Today
1.4
Total Time
18.3
I don't know what happened or when it happened but I became very scared when it comes to stalls or anything that makes it feel like I'm going to fall out of the sky.
I can ride motorcycles fast, jump off rock faces, scuba drive and have been in combat without feeling this nervous.
Today was pretty good though because I had a couple of near perfect power off stall that were completely straight ahead with no surprises.
After that I felt normal again and more relaxed than I had during any time on the previous flights. I'm BAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!! I hope :)
As we returned to the airport after I had one of the smoothest landings that I can ever remember. Today was a good day.
What I did today: Slow flight, steep turns, power off stalls and engine out procedures.
Time Today
1.4
Total Time
18.3
Monday, September 14, 2009
Back in the air again!
Hi everyone!
Today was my first day back in the air sine I returned from Iraq and it was GREAT!
Am I a top notch pilot?
Will I be the next instructor at Top Gun?
Not so much.......
I couldn't remember everything I needed to about the aircraft checkout process from the FBO or even the airport procedures or layout.
Good thing that I had Steve my instructor right there next to me the entire time.
In truth, I was pretty nervous today, I had forgotten how bumpy it can be in a Cessna with a little wind and not the nicest of days this week.
I actually felt pretty off and a little spooked as the plane was being tossed around because it has been so long and I really didn't feel in control of anything.
The Olympia airport (KOLM) is fairly busy and today was no exception, there was a Army Black Hawk, a Luscomb and a Piaggio Avanti to name just a few that I was sharing the pattern with.
Because of the poor weather today I spent some time just flying around getting used to being back in control of an airplane again before returning for a few touch and goes.
I felt a little better by the time we got back to the airport and was starting to have a little more fun again but was still a little nervous.
After a few firm but decent landings I was done for the day.
On my way back to the office I was talking to one of the guys hanging around the FBO and he commented on my landings and compared them to a different student that was also doing a few T&Gs at the same time.
He liked my landings while the other guys were pretty poor as far as he was saying, the best part was that he didn't know I had been out flying yet so he wasn't just being nice.
I'm back in the air so keep your ears open for N856DA and we'll see you out there!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
TSA screeners at their best
This little video tells us a lot about the TSA and how they feel about those of us that fly commercial airlines.
Remember this video the next time you are subjected to a search at a TSA check point!
WARNING!!!
Foul language!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Bringing future airplane owners together
If you are looking to purchase a share of an airplane but don't know where to look or how to get started let me make it very simple for you.
We have a database of all of the people that are interested in joining a airplane co-op in each state.
Every co-op manager can see where you are located and what type of plane you are interested in and from this list we can contact people that are in our areas to get more information or sign them in to a share of their plane of choice.
For this to work we need you to sign up and give the best description of your desired airplane that you can so we are able to match you with partners that are in your area.
It doesn't matter what state you are in or what co-op you send your information through as it is all pulled from the same database and filtered to the state that you wish to own your airplane in.
This doesn't cost one red cent and the information you give us will not be shared with anybody except co-op managers to help like pilots with their dream airplane.
Sign up today and Lets Fly!
We have a database of all of the people that are interested in joining a airplane co-op in each state.
Every co-op manager can see where you are located and what type of plane you are interested in and from this list we can contact people that are in our areas to get more information or sign them in to a share of their plane of choice.
For this to work we need you to sign up and give the best description of your desired airplane that you can so we are able to match you with partners that are in your area.
It doesn't matter what state you are in or what co-op you send your information through as it is all pulled from the same database and filtered to the state that you wish to own your airplane in.
This doesn't cost one red cent and the information you give us will not be shared with anybody except co-op managers to help like pilots with their dream airplane.
Sign up today and Lets Fly!
Most common airplanes to date:
SportCruiser LSA
Technam
Atec Faeta
Cessna 152, 172, 182
Piper PA-28
These are just some of the planes that people are waiting for enough partners to purchase a membership before they purchase the airplane and start to fly and the lowest cost in their areas.
Help us bring members together today!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Bendix/King AV8OR Handheld GPS / MFD
Bendix/King AV8OR Handheld GPS / MFD
Sleek, Powerful and Versatile; in the Air or on the Ground. The new Bendix/King
AV8OR Handheld Multi-Function Display (MFD) takes you to the airport, provides
airborne weather and guidance enroute to your destination, and even provides
multimedia entertainment along the way. Designed by pilots, for pilots; the
AV8OR's innovative features and exceptional graphical user interface mean you'll
spend less time entering data and more time piloting.
Features:
- Big 4.3" Touch Screen LCD
- Real-time satellite weather (with WxWorx XM receiver and XM
subscription, purchased separately) - Built-in automotive database
- Multimedia player (music, movies & more)
- Bluetooth cell phone/GPS interface
- On-screen keyboard for easy entry of identifiers
- Smart-Profile Altitude Display view lets you plan ahead with a vertical
profile view of terrain, airspaces and obstacles on your course - Touch-and-See feature lets you identify and get critical information for
objects on the map with a simple tap on the screen - Touch-and-Drag feature makes panning the map a simple, one-touch
operation - The AV8OR can be easily connected to your PC for quick database updates
as well as uploads of flight plans or multimedia files - Upload logged flights to your home PC for display on programs such as
Google Earth - 4 GB data card contains aviation and automotive databases for either
North America/Canada or Europe - Automotive database includes more than 10 million Points of Interest
(POI) in the U.S. and 2 million POIs in Canada - Dual Bluetooth interfaces for alternate devices such as a cell phone, XM
weather receiver, or alternate GPS Receiver
Bendix/King's new AV8OR, a portable GPS with navigation routing and planning
for aircraft use and car navigation functionality as well.
The new Bendix/King AV8OR portable Multi-Function Display (MFD) provides GPS
navigation and weather information for both the aircraft and vehicle, with an
exceptional graphical user interface. The AV8OR puts the essential functionality
that pilots want in an easy to use and easy to see package, all at a very
affordable price.
By putting more information in the hands of pilots, the AV8OR helps enhance
situational awareness and safety in the cockpit. Small and sleek, the AV8OR is
designed with an external interface to access displayable XM weather information
and features a moving map with vertical terrain profile on a large, easy to
read, 4.3-inch diagonal display.
The AV8OR features a 20-channel SiRF III GPS receiver that receives WAAS
Satellite signals. The adjustable, high-brightness 150 fL LCD with 480 x 272
pixels provides a clear, clean view of your route with an efficient touch screen
and exceptional user interface derived from the pilot friendly, panel mounted
Bendix/King MFD systems. Powered by the latest in mobile processing, the AV8OR
includes a 4-Gigabyte data card containing aviation databases for North and
South America or Europe and Africa and automotive databases specific to
U.S./Canada or Europe with plenty of room to spare.
This device is easily connected to your PC for quick file or database updates
as well as uploads of flight plans. Users can also see logged flights from
programs such as Google Earth.
In addition to aircraft and automobile navigation, its features include a
music/movie player, ability to read electronic books and dual Bluetooth
interfaces for alternate devices such as a cell phone, XM Weather Receiver, or
Alternate GPS Receiver. Mounting hardware for both your car and your airplane is
included in the package.
Add XM Satellite Weather for Less Than $473.00
The AV8OR interfaces with the XM satellite weather via either a portable
receiver from WxWorx (purchased separately), or the KDR-610 WX receiver. If
using the WxWorx receiver, either the Bluetooth-enabled version or an RS-232
version with a custom cable for the AV8OR Unit can be used. When you
purchase an AV8OR you will receive a coupon from WxWorx in the box good for the
purchase of a WxWorx Bluetooth receiver for the discounted price of $472.61
(Wireless Bluetooth receiver bundle) or $376.00 (Wired RS232 receiver bundle).
Limit one receiver per AV8OR purchase. Receiver must be purchased directly from
WxWorx using the enclosed coupon.
Standard equipment includes:
- 800MAh Battery
- 12V-28V DC Adapter
- 120/220V AC Adapter
- PC/USB Cable
- Carrying Bag, Remote GPS Antenna
- Aviation Mount
- Automotive Windshield Mount
- Earphones
- CD of User's Manual
- Printed Quick Reference Guide
- 4-Gig Data Card with Car and Aviation Databases (for US/Canada)
Weight: 7.6 oz
Width: 5.04 in. (12.8 cm)
Height: 3.23 in. (8.2 cm)
Length (Depth): 0.86 in (2.2 cm)
List Price:
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sport Cruiser Light Sport Airplane Information
Due to the many requests for information on the SportCruiser LSA, I thought I'd provide a comparison sheet for you to download and look at.
Our contact information is at the bottom of page one so please feel free to contact us and pass this file on to anybody that might be interested in this exciting airplane or training for their Sport Pilot ticket.
A share of a SportCruiser is for sale in Kent, Washington and more information can be found under the Airplane Sales tab on the menu bar.
Our contact information is at the bottom of page one so please feel free to contact us and pass this file on to anybody that might be interested in this exciting airplane or training for their Sport Pilot ticket.
A share of a SportCruiser is for sale in Kent, Washington and more information can be found under the Airplane Sales tab on the menu bar.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Seeking members for LSA in Kent
Lets Fly Washington is accepting membership for a new Light Sport airplane to be placed at Crest Airpark (S36) in Kent Washington.
Crest Airpark has been chosen because it is close to Renton, Seattle, Puyallup and Auburn but isn't in the middle of the city.
Crest Airpark still retains the small town feel and has not only great people to chat with but lower costs than the bigger airports.
We are looking for members in either a Sport Cruiser or Flight Design CTLS.
We currently have 3 openings so shoot us an e-mail so we can get you approved before they are taken.
Jump in to the world of airplane ownership for less than $500 per month and fly for between $30 to $45 per hour depending on the airplane.
Crest Airpark has been chosen because it is close to Renton, Seattle, Puyallup and Auburn but isn't in the middle of the city.
Crest Airpark still retains the small town feel and has not only great people to chat with but lower costs than the bigger airports.
We are looking for members in either a Sport Cruiser or Flight Design CTLS.
We currently have 3 openings so shoot us an e-mail so we can get you approved before they are taken.
Jump in to the world of airplane ownership for less than $500 per month and fly for between $30 to $45 per hour depending on the airplane.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Light Sport group forming in Richland
Just wanted to drop a quick note to you all that Lets Fly Washington is accepting membership for a new Light Sport airplane to be placed at Richland Airport (KRLD).
We've had a large amount of requests to expand to the east side of the state so we are looking for members in either a Sport Cruiser or Flight Design CTLS.
We currently have 3 openings so shoot us an e-mail so we can get you approved before they are taken.
Jump in to the world of airplane ownership for less than $500 per month and fly for between $30 to $45 per hour depending on the airplane.
We've had a large amount of requests to expand to the east side of the state so we are looking for members in either a Sport Cruiser or Flight Design CTLS.
We currently have 3 openings so shoot us an e-mail so we can get you approved before they are taken.
Jump in to the world of airplane ownership for less than $500 per month and fly for between $30 to $45 per hour depending on the airplane.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Why do you fly to your chosen destination?
There are many web sites that give you information on what to expect at different airfields as far as fuel, FBO services, maintenance and other useful items but you don't normally find local attractions or reasons to go to these airports.
What I would like to do is collect some information from you as to why you choose to fly to different places. I know that many pick their destinations based on business needs, family visits and vacations.
I want to put together a list of fun or useful attractions at these airports like my information page on Roche Harbor Washington.
Help me build these pages by submitting your favorite destination and attractions, feel free to include pictures of the airfield, FBO, local attractions and anything else you feel that would be useful.
Send your suggestions and info to me at Lets Fly Wa
What I would like to do is collect some information from you as to why you choose to fly to different places. I know that many pick their destinations based on business needs, family visits and vacations.
I want to put together a list of fun or useful attractions at these airports like my information page on Roche Harbor Washington.
Help me build these pages by submitting your favorite destination and attractions, feel free to include pictures of the airfield, FBO, local attractions and anything else you feel that would be useful.
Send your suggestions and info to me at Lets Fly Wa
Monday, May 25, 2009
The SportCruiser LSA featured at AeroExpo 2009
I am so happy to announce that the SportCruiser Light Sport Aircraft is building an even bigger following after the change in management a few months ago.
Once again we find this wonderful aircraft profiled on FullFlap.TV but this time its at the popular trade show in Prague and most importantly its after the restructuring of the company that many thought would spell the end of this great aircraft.
Please enjoy the video and remember that you can contact me for more info on the beautiful and fun plane.
Click for more information on the SportCruiser
Once again we find this wonderful aircraft profiled on FullFlap.TV but this time its at the popular trade show in Prague and most importantly its after the restructuring of the company that many thought would spell the end of this great aircraft.
Please enjoy the video and remember that you can contact me for more info on the beautiful and fun plane.
Click for more information on the SportCruiser
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
SportCruiser Featured on FullFlap.TV
The SportCruiser is available only through LetsFly so watch the video and then get in touch with us for more information about how to put one of these sporty LSAs in your hanger today!
SportCruiser LSA now for sale
SportCruiser now available from LetsFly and LetsFlyWa!
We are happy to announce the arrival of one of the top selling Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) of 2008 to our line up.
For more details visit our SportCruiser Specifications page or send us an e-mail and we'll answer all of your questions.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Post 9/11 GI Bill and Flight Training
OK, after more research and some feed back from the VA this is what I've found.
The newest version of the post 9/11 GI Bill is a great option for flight training but only if you are going for the full college experience and doesn't pay for any training that is outside of an actual degree program. (this couldn't be confirmed by even the VA at this point)
The Montgomery GI bill still pays the 60/40 split that they have for years but only applies after you have your PPL.
I wanted to give this update because there are so many veterans in the Pacific Northwest and I know my unit has been pushing the change to the post 9/11 plan. You aren't required to change plans but if you enlisted for the 9/11 GI bill you can't go back to the Montgomery so make sure you know what you want to use the money for before you enroll.
OK, so now that I've thrown that out there, what is a soldier supposed to do so they can afford training? I know the club shut down on my post and now we have to pay higher prices and travel much further for training. Both of these changes cause a huge problem for most service members.
With the pull back on student loans and such, how is a service member supposed to pay for the PPL so they can take advantage of the GI bill benefits? Grrrr
The newest version of the post 9/11 GI Bill is a great option for flight training but only if you are going for the full college experience and doesn't pay for any training that is outside of an actual degree program. (this couldn't be confirmed by even the VA at this point)
The Montgomery GI bill still pays the 60/40 split that they have for years but only applies after you have your PPL.
I wanted to give this update because there are so many veterans in the Pacific Northwest and I know my unit has been pushing the change to the post 9/11 plan. You aren't required to change plans but if you enlisted for the 9/11 GI bill you can't go back to the Montgomery so make sure you know what you want to use the money for before you enroll.
OK, so now that I've thrown that out there, what is a soldier supposed to do so they can afford training? I know the club shut down on my post and now we have to pay higher prices and travel much further for training. Both of these changes cause a huge problem for most service members.
With the pull back on student loans and such, how is a service member supposed to pay for the PPL so they can take advantage of the GI bill benefits? Grrrr
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Airplane Partnerships and Co-Owners
I have created a place to look for partners for your airplane or to find owners that are looking to put together a partnership or co-op plan for their current aircraft.
If you head on over to the forums section on my other site you'll find a link to the forums where you can list items that you want or are selling plus you can put your request for partners out there for everybody to see.
We can also help you get set up in a co-op based plan as well and could include everything from a plane to a boat or vacation property if you like.
Come on over and visit our Partnership forums today and lets all get flying!
Partnership Forum Link
Lets Fly Washington Main Page
If you head on over to the forums section on my other site you'll find a link to the forums where you can list items that you want or are selling plus you can put your request for partners out there for everybody to see.
We can also help you get set up in a co-op based plan as well and could include everything from a plane to a boat or vacation property if you like.
Come on over and visit our Partnership forums today and lets all get flying!
Partnership Forum Link
Lets Fly Washington Main Page
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Lets Fly Washington Contact Info Change
Hello everybody!
I just wanted to give you an update on our web sites progress.
Due to problems with our mail server I ask that you contact us via the contact page at letsflywa.com or use our new phone number.
We can also be reached via Skype by clicking the image below.
Via Skype
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Lets Fly Washington Forums Board
Welcome once again and thank you for stopping by.
I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that the web site over at Letsflywa.com is running and is continuing to be improved little by little.
I am having some problems with my e-mail right now so please either use the comments section here or the contact us form on the other site and don't directly click the e-mail address at the bottom of each page until I can get this issue resolved.
Monday, May 04, 2009
New Podcast Promo Clip From Letsflywa.com
I'd like to offer up this promo clip for your listening pleasure and review. This is my first clip using some new software and would like to hear your honest take on how it sounds. If the thumbs up are greater than the thumbs down, I will use this as the lead in to all of my future pod casts. I hope you like what you hear and don't forget to check out both the letsflywa.com web site and our podcast. You can find the link to our aviation podcast in the upper left corner of this page on on the navigation menu of our main web site.
Enjoy!
Podcast Intro
Enjoy!
Podcast Intro
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
New Podcast from Lets Fly Wa
Hello from Iraq!
I might be away but I haven't stopped thinking about flying or my readers. In fact I've restarted my web site at letsflywa.com and have added a podcast. Its my first one and the equipment I have over here is very basic so please be patient.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
Monday, July 07, 2008
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