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Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 8:29:56
Just talked to one of the pilot's and intro flight happens at 10. I've got to get myself in gear here.
I'm so excited!!
Posted by Dinah on April 28, 2007, at 9:27:03
In reply to Weather is okay to fly!! WEEEEEEEEEEEE, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 8:29:56
Have fun!
Posted by zenhussy on April 28, 2007, at 9:32:19
In reply to Weather is okay to fly!! WEEEEEEEEEEEE, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 8:29:56
Posted by karen_kay on April 28, 2007, at 10:28:43
In reply to Weather is okay to fly!! WEEEEEEEEEEEE, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 8:29:56
if the wing is attached with duct tape, don't do it!!!
serisouly, i once flew in a small plane that looked to have a wing attached that way. pretty scary, but made it.
have the best day phil! and don't dare fly this way! (there is a civil war festival going on though. wouldn't that be a hoot! give em just a small scare :)
Posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2007, at 11:38:57
In reply to up up and away!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » Phil, posted by karen_kay on April 28, 2007, at 10:28:43
Have a safe time. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 12:49:02
In reply to Re: up up and away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2007, at 11:38:57
Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
In reply to Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 12:49:02
http://www.putfile.com/newyorkbrim/images/103183
It was a blast! When he told me I was going to taxi, take off, fly it, and land it, I went gulp. lol
The only thing that was kind of tricky was taxiing cause you're steering with your feet. Just takes practice. Lifting off the ground was a complete, total, unreal rush!
We circled downtown Austin, UT, basically anything west of I 35. We were flying at about 110-120 knts at 2000', or 2500' above sea level.
We were in the air about 35 minutes.Captain Phil
Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:44:51
In reply to Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 12:49:02
Posted by Dinah on April 28, 2007, at 13:50:31
In reply to double post, guess I am excited (nm), posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:44:51
Posted by zenhussy on April 28, 2007, at 16:09:11
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
Posted by fayeroe on April 28, 2007, at 18:13:57
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
Posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2007, at 19:12:09
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
Phil incredible who took the pics the other captain? Make sure you frame them. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on April 28, 2007, at 21:03:27
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
Dude! That is so so awesome! Seriously! Wow!
Personally, I've always wanted to go ski diving. Of course I'm afraid I'll like, pee my pants or throw up or something, but still, how exciting!!!! That is really, seriously, brave of you. And so freaking cool!!!
-T
Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 22:51:09
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2007, at 19:12:09
Yeah, the instructor took the pics. I was so absorbed, I didn't even know he took them.
What a rush!
Posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 22:59:05
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by TexasChic on April 28, 2007, at 21:03:27
Thanks T..I'm up late, for me, cause I've still got adrenaline rushing. lol
Awesome experience.My brother sent me a picture of my father. I'll add it. I didn't know my dad really. Parent's divorced when I was 5 and I saw him for half a day when I was 16. That was it. Love the pic of him still.
Posted by Phil on April 29, 2007, at 5:06:30
In reply to Re: Pictures!!! Did you see me? I waved like heck! (nm) » Phil, posted by fayeroe on April 28, 2007, at 18:13:57
Pat!
So, you were the one! If I get my license, I'll fly us down to Corpus for dinner. : ) Make that lunch,
I'll only be able to fly by sight, not by instruments at night.
BTW, do you have eight grand to spare??Too dumb to be scared,
Phil
Posted by fayeroe on April 29, 2007, at 8:56:02
In reply to Re: Pictures!!! Did you see me? I waved like heck! » fayeroe, posted by Phil on April 29, 2007, at 5:06:30
> Pat!
>
> So, you were the one! If I get my license, I'll fly us down to Corpus for dinner. : ) Make that lunch,
> I'll only be able to fly by sight, not by instruments at night.
> BTW, do you have eight grand to spare??
>
> Too dumb to be scared,
> Phili'll have a garage sale and then a bake sale!
Corpus, here we come!!! Captain Phil and dinner guest.......table for two, please........:-) pat
Posted by devunea on April 29, 2007, at 12:07:39
In reply to Re: Pictures!!! Did you see me? I waved like heck! » fayeroe, posted by Phil on April 29, 2007, at 5:06:30
congrats Phil. where were you flying? i live in central tx. flying is a goal of mine as well. its cool that your too dumb to be scared. i guess i am too.
take care.
Posted by Phil on April 29, 2007, at 12:38:04
In reply to Re: Pictures!!! Phil flies the texas skies!, posted by devunea on April 29, 2007, at 12:07:39
devunea
http://www.streamlineair.com/?gclid=CNGqzeq76IsCFSc8UAodm2f0PA
Tell them Captain Phil sent ya. lol For $59.00, it's a deal!
I'm thinking the Georgetown airport may have lessons available. I may find all the flight schools I can and get flying time on the cheap.
Phil
Posted by karen_kay on April 30, 2007, at 13:53:27
In reply to Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 12:49:02
that'd be so exciting phil. i sw skydivers the other day. there's a place close to where i live. mr kk saw the plane landing and thought it was going to hit our car. i kept pointing and saying 'there's the airport, there's the airport' but, he didn't get it.
can i go with you next time? i'll be the flight attendant and you can call me heidi... (yes, i realize, lack of space, but i have the ability to hide in overhead storage and have a new recipe for a mint julip)
Posted by Phil on April 30, 2007, at 15:21:53
In reply to who's that handsome man in red shirt? » Phil, posted by karen_kay on April 30, 2007, at 13:53:27
i'll be the flight attendant and you can call me heidi...
Done deal!!! : )
Actually, I just emailed another flight school in the area to set up another intro flight. I fly again with the instructors help. Woohoo.
Posted by Poet on April 30, 2007, at 18:00:45
In reply to Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 12:49:02
Hi Phil,
Very cool pictures. I get air sick so I don't think Captain Phil would want me on his flight crew, but if I take meds can I come aboard?
Poet
Posted by Kath on April 30, 2007, at 19:26:47
In reply to Re: Pictures!!!, posted by Phil on April 28, 2007, at 13:00:44
Oh My Gosh
Taking off - it must have been AMAZING.
I am amazed that they let you do all that!
Yay for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs, Kath
Posted by Kath on April 30, 2007, at 19:28:30
In reply to Re: Pictures!!! Did you see me? I waved like heck! » fayeroe, posted by Phil on April 29, 2007, at 5:06:30
Posted by Kath on April 30, 2007, at 19:31:29
In reply to Re: who's that handsome man in red shirt? » karen_kay, posted by Phil on April 30, 2007, at 15:21:53
> Actually, I just emailed another flight school in the area to set up another intro flight. I fly again with the instructors help. Woohoo.
*****Jeez Louise - you're hooked!!!!!!!What fun.
hugs, Kath
PS - thanks for posting the photos!
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