Random Griz Aviation Musings

[Gatordev]

Finally knocked out my IPC after getting canceled last week because it was...IFR. Yeah, had a chuckle about that one.

Anywho, flew a different 172 than originally planned. Still had the G5s but didn't have the 650. Not the end of the world, as seeing how the G5s work was good and it made it easier since I fly with a 530/430 combo at work. I think the last time I flew a 172 it was as a teenager. I guess it's better than herpes, but only slightly.

Also, this week I finally got the call to deliver my plane for it's upgrade. As it turns out, weather was less than ideal, so IFR it is. The last time I'll see a lot of these instruments. And on to the 21st century.

Now if I could just get a hangar...

 

[Jim123]

Let's review semicircular cruising altitudes, shall we?

 

[Gatordev]

Let's review semicircular cruising altitudes, shall we?

It's JAX Approach. Everything is opposite. True story (per MOU). It actually was better than that, but I think we were running into a "knows the FARs really well vs exceeding real life experience" situation. Still, I learned stuff, so it's all a net positive.

On a more serious note, my real "hit" was unusual attitude recovery. I guess the FAA's latest stall=death push has really made people sensitive. Nevermind the fact that that's not how aerodynamics actually works, but whatever...IPC complete.

 

[Jim123]

On a more serious note, my real "hit" was unusual attitude recovery. I guess the FAA's latest stall=death push has really made people sensitive. Nevermind the fact that that's not how aerodynamics actually works, but whatever...IPC complete.

Oh geez... on that topic, have you looked at Slow Flight in the ACS (new PTS)?

Accomplish coordinated straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents with the airplane configured as specified by the evaluator without a stall warning (e.g., airplane buffet, stall horn, etc.).

That's not slow flight. They should call that maneuver "fucking stupid flight."

 

[Gatordev]

Yeah, dumb. Another thing I re-reconfirmed was that I don't want to teach in a Cessna/piston any time soon. For multiple reasons.

Meanwhile, one of the CFIs asked me about transitioning over to HEMS/HAA (former helo guy). Guess I made it sound sexy!

 

[wink]

Now if I could just get a hangar...

Got two. One to give KCHD.

 

[Gatordev]

Got two. One to give KCHD.

I'd be in, but the commute would be a killer.

 

[thosefreakinATs]

is that a grummy bear you got there? aa1? aa5?

 

[Gatordev]

5B. Although it's fun to say you fly a Gulfstream.

 

[wink]

Love the baby Grummans. Met a guy couple months ago that owns an AA-1 he ordered through an employer program when he was a factory assembler and actually helped build. Awesome story how he followed it every day. He personally made sure the other guys knew it was his and to give it their best.

 

[Gatordev]

They're all around great planes. I got my license in a -5 and the extra power of the -5B is great. More maneuverable than a -172 with a fantastic cruise/fuel burn ratio make it great. The fact that you can actually see in front of you, compared to a Cessna or Piper makes it even better.

 

[wink]

Another one of my favs. The Varga Kachina. The few tail wheel planes made were the bomb. The 180hp with training wheel was a good plane, but not as sweet looking.

 

[thosefreakinATs]

one of these days id like to pick up an aa5 to fly the wife and kids around on trips and what not. teach the kids to fly. only roadblock is convincing the wife thats its a "reasonable" purchase

 

[Gatordev]

I have fond memories of flying my dad's AA-5, and flying with him. It is no doubt not a reasonable purchase, and I'd wait until at least your JO shore tour before going down that road, but they are cool planes and the whole series is only going up in value.

A pic I found on Flightaware. Note blue and gold paint...very intentional when my dad had it painted many years ago. I have no idea when this was taken, probably long after my dad sold it, but it's good to see that it's still flying, especially since I know the owner after my dad had a fuel tank/leak issue.

 

[ChuckMK23]

Flew with fellow AW @PEPfromage last night - 3 approaches, 3 night takeoffs and landings to a full stop, and plenty of instrument time! Smooth air despite the AIRMET for mod turbulence.