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727C47 04-18-2009 08:08 AM

Its all good, curving round the Canarsie approach in a 727, greeting the break of day in a Champ at 500 agl, cruising the stratosphere at Fl 450 in the XLS,or flying a demo off a grass strip in the C47, its all flying, God bless it, it is all good !

Lowlevel 04-18-2009 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by 727C47 (Post 597378)
Its all good, curving round the Canarsie approach in a 727, greeting the break of day in a Champ at 500 agl, cruising the stratosphere at Fl 450 in the XLS,or flying a demo off a grass strip in the C47, its all flying, God bless it, it is all good !

Ah, the VOR 13L! I love that one, one of my favorites! Ranks up there with the River Visual 19 and Mt Vernon Visual 1/Circle 33 (5204ft), both at DCA.

It is great to watch a 747 or A340 do the VOR 13L, my girlfriends crash pad is right under the turn and it's awesome to watch.
Hmm, this might call for another thread "Favorite Approaches"

Ottopilot 04-18-2009 10:41 AM

I haven't flown GA for 12 years. I'm checking out in a C172 next week. I'm sure it will be a shock to my system. I've been flying long-haul widebody, and now I'll be flying something the size of one of my tires. :D

I do miss it. I have about 4,000 hours GA flying. I might try soaring too.

eaglefly 04-18-2009 11:28 AM

Just flew my aircraft today........a little bumpy, but had some good X-wind practice and got in an practice ILS at a nearby tower field. It's amazing how much you miss an HSI and F/D when you ain't got one.

johnso29 04-18-2009 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by j5msu (Post 597364)
On highspeed reserve at Mesaba (7pm-12am) and not getting much flying. I'm going to apply at a few places and instruct during the day to have a little bit of fun and get paid for it... It's been about 8 months since I've been in a two or four place haha can't wait!

Not to be Johnny Raincloud, but @ many airlines that is against company policy. Most will not allow their pilots to have another paying job, so you should check your FOM or consult your Chief Pilot.

Lowlevel 04-18-2009 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 597455)
Not to be Johnny Raincloud, but @ many airlines that is against company policy. Most will not allow their pilots to have another paying job, so you should check your FOM or consult your Chief Pilot.

Shouldn't have a problem, if you're sitting reserve and never even getting close to the 1000 hr year limit (or any of the other limits). Still best to check with your company.

727C47 04-18-2009 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by Lowlevel (Post 597424)
Ah, the VOR 13L! I love that one, one of my favorites! Ranks up there with the River Visual 19 and Mt Vernon Visual 1/Circle 33 (5204ft), both at DCA.

It is great to watch a 747 or A340 do the VOR 13L, my girlfriends crash pad is right under the turn and it's awesome to watch.
Hmm, this might call for another thread "Favorite Approaches"

crashpad in South Ozone Park,or Howard Beach? I played under that pivot turn when I was a kid !

tcraft 04-18-2009 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 597455)
Not to be Johnny Raincloud, but @ many airlines that is against company policy. Most will not allow their pilots to have another paying job, so you should check your FOM or consult your Chief Pilot.

Our FOM says instruction is A-OK.

johnso29 04-18-2009 02:28 PM


Originally Posted by tcraft (Post 597488)
Our FOM says instruction is A-OK.

That's nice.:)

Lowlevel 04-18-2009 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by 727C47 (Post 597485)
crashpad in South Ozone Park,or Howard Beach? I played under that pivot turn when I was a kid !

SOP (extra typing for posting reasons)


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