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Old 05-13-2017, 07:53 AM  
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Old 05-13-2017, 09:36 AM   #16
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Very serious question from a GA Noobie:

Does the cirrus parachute capability factor into your purchase decision? Knowing you would have a safety chute to protect your family a variable? Or is it a marketing gimmick??
I have been asked this by my student a bunch. At this point in my career, I have no problems gliding a plane in. Early in my career when I was at school, I wouldn't have minded knowing there was a chute there.

There have been times when I was flying over terrain in which there was nowhere to land. None. A chute might have worked.

I have had two engine failures, one partial that went full in a Lance, and a partial in a Cherokee 6. The Lance happened at night, north of Clarendon, Tx over rough terrain. I barely made it back to the runway, and a chute might have saved my life if the engine failed completely earlier during the glide in. The 6 happened by Lyons, Ks.,during the daytime, and we landed when we heard a "pinging" noise from the engine. It ended up being a broken crankshaft. We were on our way back from OJC (Johnson County) in thick IFR, had just exited IFR when the sound started.
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Old 05-13-2017, 09:50 AM   #17
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Growing up, my dad bought damaged planes and restored them in our garage. He rebuild about a dozen over the years. Here is my favorite one, a 1953 PA20 Pacer at Roosterville Airport. That's me back in the day.

It's apparently in Alaska now, damaged...



He's down to just one plane now, a Cessna 172. Also rebuilt. I bought him a 3-blade prop for it.
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Old 05-13-2017, 09:54 AM   #18
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Old 05-13-2017, 10:16 AM   #19
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I've toyed around with getting a pilot's license.

My biggest concern is my ears don't equalize pressure very well and there have been times when I've been with dad landing and it hurt pretty bad. I've talked to a doctor that was a pilot and he didn't provide much help. I don't want to kill anyone because my ears suck.

As far as what's around, grandpa built 3 planes and had 1 more. 1 he sold, 1 is in the Liberal Air Museum, and dad has the first one. Dad has the home built and a cessna 182 and the grass strip at the farm.

As far as recommendations, take stunt classes. Not to work as a stunt pilot, but to know what to do if shit happens to get hairy. Local pilot brought a buddy in to teach them and dad took them and is really glad he did.

That first home built dad has is a great plane to learn on because 1. It's slow as HELL. I think with just a (probably lighter than me) pilot it stalls at 35. and 2. There isn't shit for avionics. There is tach, altimeter, and a horizon line. So you figure out how to fly the damn plane before you start watching a bunch of shit or relying on gauges. It helps IMO.

It's expensive. Planes are expensive, pilot time is expensive, fuel is expensive, annuals are expensive. Shit's expensive. Figure out what you want to do and get there. If you want to be a hobby guy, get there. If you want to fly whatever, get there. Don't waste time and money doing shit you won't use.
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:00 PM   #20
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:12 PM   #21
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When I was in high school my grandpa built a J3 Piper Cub. I got to fly it once, which was actually quite fun.

Now I'm 37 and have started looking into flight school to get my own license. Then get some Mooney or a Bonanza to fly to the beach and stuff.
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:39 PM   #22
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I have 15k+ hours as a Traffic and News reporter here in Los Angeles in Cessna 172's and Bell Jet Rangers.

Wild stories, crazy experiences, bad landings, wake turbulence, engine problems, chip lights, near death experiences. Yup. Check.

It's how I earn my living...
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:43 PM   #23
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I have 15k+ hours as a Traffic and News reporter here in Los Angeles in Cessna 172's and Bell Jet Rangers.

Wild stories, crazy experiences, bad landings, wake turbulence, engine problems, chip lights, near death experiences. Yup. Check.

It's how I earn my living...
Nice! Wouldn't mind doing that for a living myself.

What's the over/under on the times chicks have flashed their boobs at you in an attempt to get on live TV?
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:45 PM   #24
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Nice! Wouldn't mind doing that for a living myself.

What's the over/under on the times chicks have flashed their boobs at you in an attempt to get on live TV?
LOL. I'm actually radio, but I have seen bewbs a few times.

Colleague of mine works in TV, got over a porn shoot in the SFV a number of years back. Guy nailing some gal by the pool etc. He hovered over it for awhile, then the 'actors' started giving him the finger.
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LOL. I'm actually radio, but I have seen bewbs a few times.

Colleague of mine works in TV, got over a porn shoot in the SFV a number of years back. Guy nailing some gal by the pool etc. He hovered over it for awhile, then the 'actors' started giving him the finger.


Awesome

They should construct a huge black light for you guys to strap on the bottom of your planes/choppers so you can fly over the SFV just to see how jizz stained it is from all the porn shoots.

Or maybe not, lol.
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Old 05-13-2017, 12:51 PM   #26
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Awesome

They should construct a huge black light for you guys to strap on the bottom of your planes/choppers so you can fly over the SFV just to see how jizz stained it is from all the porn shoots.

Or maybe not, lol.
There are few houses in the Northwest Valley that are iconic porn houses, I personally have never seen a porn shoot, but it isn't like I don't try.

Kind of funny, I just started using Twitter (not a social media guy), but it was at the request of my bosses at the station. I've only been doing it about a month, but I noticed one of my 'followers' is a Porn agent. I told my boss not to worry, I'm not planning a career change. LOL.
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Old 05-13-2017, 01:05 PM   #27
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Old 07-20-2022, 02:51 PM   #29
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A380 superjumbo to test experimental open fan engine



Take a closer look at the plane on the top of this story. Notice anything different about one of its engines?

This Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, has been recruited as a demonstrator to trial new cutting-edge open fan engine architecture which could help cut carbon emissions by up to 20%.

The project was unveiled Tuesday by Airbus and CFM International at Farnborough Air Show just outside of London, an annual trade exhibition showcasing the latest in aerospace innovation.

It's the latest innovation to be air-tested on the A380 "superjumbo," which has had mixed fortunes in recent years. Production of the much-loved airplane was halted in 2021 due to lack of demand. Existing aircraft were grounded by airlines during the pandemic, only to enjoy a recent resurgence due to travel demand.

CFM, whose parent companies are GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, has been developing advanced propulsion technologies as part of its Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engine (RISE) demonstration program.

Now the aim is to mature and accelerate that with a flight test campaign on board this A380, which is due to take to the skies in the latter half of this decade from the Airbus Flight Test facility in Toulouse, France.

Before that happens,CFM will perform engine ground tests and flight test validation at GE Aviation's Flight Test Operations center in Victorville, California.

The aims of the flight test program are to better understand engine/wing integration and aerodynamic performance, to demonstrate better fuel efficiency that would cut CO2 emissions by a fifth compared to today's most efficient engines, and to ensure compatibility with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).

The aviation industry has made the ambitious pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and this new technology could help support that.
"New propulsion technologies will play an important role in achieving aviation's net-zero objectives, along with new aircraft designs and sustainable energy sources," said Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technical Officer, in a statement.

The CFM RISE Program is all about pushing the technology envelope, redefining the art of the possible, and helping to achieve more sustainable long-term growth for our industry," Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International, confirmed.

Earlier this year, Airbus announced it was to test an experimental hydrogen engine on an A380 -- another partnership with CFM International -- with the aim of creating a zero-emission airplane by 2035.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/a...tor/index.html
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