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First flight and “landing” of the HobbyKing Cessna RC model plane
Here is the maiden flight of (and subsequent damage to) Ron’s Hobby King Cessna 182 foamie RC model airplane. Note the cheerful banter and encouraging words that can be heard on any Sunday at the South Waikato Model Aero club as the members gladly assist in helping a follow modeler to fix is damaged model. Yeah – right!
This is a video of me landing at night in a Cessna 150. Sorry about the night shot, it was the only way to see everything. This flight was for my long cross country for my commercial pilot training. I flew from Salisbury, MD (KSBY) to Wilmington, NC (KILM), to Norfolk, VA (KORF) and returned to Salisbury. Notice the horrible nose-wheel shimmy haha. The plane is old.
Read MorePilot Training: Something you have always wanted to do.
If flying is something that you have dreamed about, then pilot training can and should be part of your future. This type of learning is one of the most exciting because it takes individuals to places that they could never be otherwise. Being in control of a plane is something that is amazing, a feeling that is truly unmatched. If you are interested in pilot training, strap in and start learning first about how it will work.
There are several opportunities available in pilot training. Some of these options include programs that certify you to become a private, commercial or airline transport pilot. These are exciting careers that can have you spending your working hours each day high above the ground. For many, this has been a dream in the making that they have dreamt about for years and years.
But, what happens now that you know you want to get a pilot training? You will want to choose the right pilot training school. To do this, you’ll want to focus on finding a school in the right area. If you have the option to choose anywhere, consider locations that have good weather conditions for most of the year. This will help you to get your hours of flying training in as quick as possible. Get yourself in shape it will make the process a lot easier for you. Use something like Medifast Coupons to lose some extra pounds and start an exercise regiment.
Next, you’ll find yourself learning. The first step in training for pilots is to do the book work. You will find yourself learning about all sorts of things from how and why a plane works to how to manage a crisis in the air. From there, you’ll be able to use flight simulators to help teach you what you should be doing while you are safely on the ground. Some of these simulators are amazing in that they are actually the size and feel of the cockpit.The final stop, of course, in pilot training is getting off the ground and into the air. You will be amazed at how wonderful it can be to get up in the sky. You will spend anywhere from 1500 to 20,000 hours of pilot training in the skies.
Read MoreCessna 172 Crash
Orlando, Florida One of the most tragic videos I have. This is a Cessna 172 carrying an instructor and his students. After total engine failur, the instructor decides to land on a golf course. He overshoots the approach, catches some power lines, and impacts a pole. The instructor dies immediately; the student recovers completely.
www.aviafilms.com – Cessna videos. In this video you will see several Cessna 152 landings and takeoffs during initial PPL pilot training. There will also be a couple of touch-and-go’s and go-around’s. These were student pilots flying so please be kind with your comments and enjoy this Cessna video! www.aviafilms.com – More interesting Aircraft stuff including cockpit videos.
Read MoreAssembling RedCat Big Cessna Part I
This is the part I of the assembly video series (3 videos) of RedCat Racing 500 Class RC Cessna 182. It’s not that difficult as it looks. Tricky part is the main wing and the connections for ailerons and servos. But just follow the video series and you will get the plane set in not time at all. If something is confusing you, do not hesitate to contact alishanmao for assembly and tech related questions. Flight videos will follow. Comments and feedback welcome at alishanmao@gmail.com or ali@redcatracing.com don’t forget to check www.redcatracing.com http www.rctoyhouse.com and http
Read MorePilot Jobs: The Ever Changing Market
If you are looking for work as an airline pilot, you can’t help but notice that the news is constantly filled with information [mostly negative] about the job situation for the industry as a whole. Unfortunately, newsmakers only get part of the story right as the airline industry is always in a state of flux. Pilot jobs are available, but you must broaden your horizons beyond the conventional ways in which most pilots go about finding work. Let’s take a look at some of the options available to you.
Independence Air’s recent demise has thrown hundreds of Airbus pilots out of work in the US. Press reports have been painting a gloomy picture of this event, which was not unexpected by airline experts. Still, the future isn’t completely gloomy for these very same pilots as Virgin America is expected to take flight in about one year. They plan on operating a fleet consisting of as many as 105 Airbus aircraft.
The legacy carriers have been presenting some of the most challenges for potential pilots as few, if any, are hiring. Most are in the process or have nearly completed the process of extracting “give backs” in the form of wages and benefits from their current pilot ranks. In addition, as pilots retire, available pilot jobs are filled from their lengthy lists of furloughed crew members. Certainly, the legacy carriers ñ American, Continental, United, Delta, Northwest, and USAirways ñ are currently not worth exploring as a place to look for pilot jobs.
Pilot jobs are available through many of the regional carriers. Some of these carriers include Chautauqua, Republic, Comair, Big Sky, American Eagle, Air Wisconsin, Great Lakes, and others. Pilot pay is very low, but the opportunity to fly can be very good with the regional carriers. These carriers typically fly Embraer, Canadair, or British Aerospace regional jets carrying passenger loads ranging from 50 to 100 seats.
Charter carriers have typically been a fairly good source for pilot jobs. These Part 121 operators consist of a bevy of airlines including World Airways, North American, Miami Air, Sun Country, and Ryan International. From time to time pilot job opportunities are posted directly on each airline’s web site. Check in often for the latest hiring news.
Then there is the assortment of start up airlines that have recently hired or are in the process of hiring. As you know, the failure rate for start ups is very high, but for many crew members a seat is a seat especially one that allows you to accumulate valuable and needed flight time. Two recent start ups that have taken flight include EOS Airlines and Maxjet Airways. As mentioned previously, Virgin America Airlines is in the process of passing through all of its regulatory hurdles and Primaris Airlines will be expanding its fleet over the next few years in its quest to become a full fledged airline flying scheduled routes. Other start up carriers worth watching for future pilot jobs include: Fly First Class, Baltia, and Mexus.
Discount carriers typically offer the best chance for finding pilots jobs. Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways lead the pack, but Mesa, Spirit, Alaska, Horizon, Midwest, and USA3000 have all listed pilot jobs within the past year or are planning to do so in the coming months. Pay is an issue, much lower than the legacy carriers, but you can find work.
Beyond contacting the companies directly, there are helpful web sites filled with pilot job opportunities or, at the very least, interview gouges and banter. The internet has a myriad of sites available, so I will start from the top: Aviation Employment Board, Climbto350, Flight International, Fliteinfo, Jet Movements, Landings, Parc Aviation, PPrune, Student Pilot, Thirty Thousand Feet, U.S. Aviation, and Will Fly For Food.
Finally, for the pilot who is willing to look well beyond the U.S., opportunities can exist with carriers based in the Emirates, India, China, Vietnam, and other destinations. If it is flight time you want, many have exactly what you need.
Pilot jobs are available and with a little digging and some sleuthing you can uncover for yourself a good list of companies that are worth a look. As always when looking for a job make sure your resume is polished and save some money printing it out using a 4inkjets coupon. As mentioned, the industry is in a constant state of flux but the savvy pilot can work that to his or her advantage by staying on top of industry trends.
Read MoreCessna 172 Take-off and Landing – Statesville, NC
Today I took my sister and two of her friends up to look at the lake by my parents house. The airport in the video is Statesville Regional Airport (KSVH), in NC, and the airplane is a Cessna 172 (N737YF). At the time of the video, I had 64 hours of total flight time logged. NOTE: I have not flown significantly since filming this video. My experience with flying is still small, relative to most pilots.
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INTRINZIC VALUE: Cessna’s New Corvalis TTX
Thu, 31 March 2011 . Cessna Throws Down The Gauntlet In The High-Performance Piston Airplane Game The battle for supremacy among the high performance piston aircraft market just got a great deal more interesting. Cessna has revamped the Corvalis line in announcements that were made this week with inducements that include the latest Garmin flight deck… technology based on the upcoming G3000 touchscreen flight deck control and display system. Cessna has confirmed that its new Corvalis TTX high-performance single-engine piston features new standard and optional equipment, all-new interior and paint scheme options, and the Intrinzic flight deck powered by the Garmin G2000. The Intrinzic’s G2000 avionics suite is centered on two 14-inch wide aspect ratio, high-resolution LED displays and an infrared, touch-screen controller. The touch-screen controller reacts to changes in an infrared grid rather than traditional surface resistance sensors for better response under a variety of conditions. The Garmin GTC 570 controller allows multi-function display page navigation as well as audio and environmental control. Standard features include a remote mounted digital audio panel with improved squelch and noise immunity, dual AHRS, a GFC 700 auto flight control system, Garmin’s GTS800 traffic system, Garmin’s GTX 33ES transponder with provisions for ADS-B In and Out capability, and Garmin’s Electronic Stability Protection to help a pilot maintain stable flight and help prevent the …
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