How many of you have flown real aricraft?

Tudorp15 · #1 09-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Oh yeah.. I forgot to mention, I also flew an F-16.. Ok, Im lying, but I DID get to ride the back seat of an F-16B model (2 seater) when I worked as an electrician on them in the mid 80's in Germany. The pilot didn't let me take the stick, but I got to be honest, I was hoping he wouldn't offer, because I was kinda scared to, but didn't want to actually say it, lol..

THAT was an experience that NO carnival ride can simulate. Even though I almost threw up and pass out on a 7 G turn, I wouldn't give that experience up for anything.

irrelevant · #2 09-30-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudorp15

Oh yeah.. I forgot to mention, I also flew an F-16.. Ok, Im lying, but I DID get to ride the back seat of an F-16B model (2 seater) when I worked as an electrician on them in the mid 80's in Germany. The pilot didn't let me take the stick, but I got to be honest, I was hoping he wouldn't offer, because I was kinda scared to, but didn't want to actually say it, lol..

THAT was an experience that NO carnival ride can simulate. Even though I almost threw up and pass out on a 7 G turn, I wouldn't give that experience up for anything.

:envy:

Zeroptimus · #3 09-30-2009, 10:52 PM

When I turned 14, my dad paid a guy off to take me up in his Piper Cherokee and fly around for about an hour. Probably the greatest experience of my life. No Immelmans or anything like that, but it was wonderful! I wanted to be a pilot, until I saw the price tag on lessons and whatnot...so BoP is where it stops.

ontheborderland · #4 10-01-2009, 12:33 AM

I've only done a one hour training session about two years ago. The instructor let me do the taxiing and take off as well as a very easy flight (no loops or anything), then he took over for the landing. Really enjoyed it, and if I had the time (and money) I'd love to do it more.

On that note, does anyone know what's the cheapest way to get more flight experience?

irrelevant · #5 10-01-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ontheborderland

I've only done a one hour training session about two years ago. The instructor let me do the taxiing and take off as well as a very easy flight (no loops or anything), then he took over for the landing. Really enjoyed it, and if I had the time (and money) I'd love to do it more.

On that note, does anyone know what's the cheapest way to get more flight experience?

I'm actually going to do this very soon. I purchased a Total Immersion Flight, based out of a regional airport in the Chicago area, but still need to schedule the experience. I'm a little nervous, but in a good way... only because it has been a life-long dream of mine to fly.

ChankyChank · #6 10-01-2009, 01:15 AM

Pinnacle nice. I work for ATP in Jacksonville. Actually instucted a pinnacle FO for his ATP ride earlier this year. Said he'd walk my resume in but then another instrctor I work with got a letter from pinnacle saying they weren't hiring in 2009. Blasted recession. How's the 200? I did ATPs crj FTD course on he 200 it was a blast

Wayfindre · #7 10-01-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChankyChank

Pinnacle nice. I work for ATP in Jacksonville. Actually instucted a pinnacle FO for his ATP ride earlier this year. Said he'd walk my resume in but then another instrctor I work with got a letter from pinnacle saying they weren't hiring in 2009. Blasted recession. How's the 200? I did ATPs crj FTD course on he 200 it was a blast

I like the CRJ 200... but only because its a jet instead of the turboprop I use to fly. It's a dog in the summer though and the climb pretty much peters out around FL190. It has decent speed and is interesting to land because it has a nose down attitude on approach. I like the all glass interior as well. Yea... the recession sucks... I was supposed to upgrade last year but my class got cancelled right at the start of the recession so I am still waiting. As for Pinnacle hiring, that is correct, no hiring in 2009 unless something drastically changes.

ontheborderland · #8 10-01-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by irrelevant

I'm actually going to do this very soon. I purchased a Total Immersion Flight, based out of a regional airport in the Chicago area, but still need to schedule the experience. I'm a little nervous, but in a good way... only because it has been a life-long dream of mine to fly.

Once you get going you'll love it, not at all scary. It's so peaceful and calm when you're up there, and you feel like you're in total control and can go anywhere. Try to fly through a rain cloud if there's one about, that's pretty cool.