HBT Pilots...MMW, with request

[Coastarine]

Ground speed above fuel flow??

Yeah, fuel flow at max blast down low is about 290 lb/hr and only buys about 200 kts. At FL210 I was getting 215kts over the ground according to the GPS (only about 170 indicated) for only 205 lb/hr.

I forgot to add while straight and level.

 

[The Pol]

Holy crud... that is an economical plane...

At idle I can get 1000lbs per hour, at cruise at FL380, 3400lbs per hour.

I am not sure exactly what our indicated airspeed is at FL380, but is it about 450KIAS TAS and .78M

 

[Coastarine]

Yeah, she's great for our training, but not much range. Its just as well, my a$$ can't handle much more than two hours at a time. Pretty impressive landing distance, we actually use split field ops here where one plane can be cleared for takeoff at midfield while another is touching down at the approach end of a 6000' rwy.

edit: I don't know what the story is with the one in the picture having "ARMY" on the wing.

 

[The Pol]

Our APU burns more than that thing! I am really surprised. Been a while since I flew a turboprop... so I cannot recall what sort of burns I got in those.

Looks like a fun plane.

 

[MMW]

KGGG 061059Z 34005KT 1 3/4SM +RA BR FEW002 BKN015 OVC070 24/24 A2989 RMK AO2 P0000 $

I'm not going any where this morning

The Skylane burns 75 lbs per hour at 122 KIAS, btw Not bad with 80 gallons in the tanks and better than 750 lbs useful load :rockin:

Hey, I rented a 172 at Laurel two summers ago.

MMW, you know what rocks? When the carpet cleaner rental chick as Safeway asks for a second form of identification and you whip out your pilot's license

I had to use my TX CHL (concealed handgun license) to get a boarding pass and through security in Miami once (SWMBO was on the other side with my cell phone, DL, boarding pass, and the kids ) That was a couple of interesting conversations.

 

[Coastarine]

Our APU burns more than that thing! I am really surprised. Been a while since I flew a turboprop... so I cannot recall what sort of burns I got in those.

Looks like a fun plane.

I flew my last flight in her last night. :rockin: Even if I come back here as an instructor it will be long gone in favor of the T-6 Texan II. On thursday I'll find out what I'm flying next. Likely to be the T-45 Goshawk or the TH-57 Sea Ranger. Possibly a C-130.

 

[jgln]

I flew my last flight in her last night. :rockin: Even if I come back here as an instructor it will be long gone in favor of the T-6 Texan II. On thursday I'll find out what I'm flying next. Likely to be the T-45 Goshawk or the TH-57 Sea Ranger. Possibly a C-130.

Hey question; from the links it appears you fly choppers too. My uncle is friends with a guy who owns a chopper buisness and borrowed his desil truck while here on visit. On the back was a tank with a pump like in a gas pump. My uncle said the guy needs to have fuel pulled from the choppers for testing every so often and after they are done he put the rest into the tank and uses it for the truck. A truck can run on that fuel fine?

 

[Skins_Brew]

pfttt. Ive been shot off an aircraft carrier therefore I win.

 

[Coastarine]

Hey question; from the links it appears you fly choppers too. My uncle is friends with a guy who owns a chopper buisness and borrowed his desil truck while here on visit. On the back was a tank with a pump like in a gas pump. My uncle said the guy needs to have fuel pulled from the choppers for testing every so often and after they are done he put the rest into the tank and uses it for the truck. A truck can run on that fuel fine?

Sorry, haven't had any experience with helos yet. If, on thursday, I find out that I'm to be a helo pilot then that's what I'll fly next. Anyway, I have no idea what would happen if you put avgas or jet-A in a truck.:cross:

 

[benko]

Coastarine,

Congrats on finishing primary. Make sure you let us know what you select. What were your preferences, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Desert_Sky]

Forget being a pilot and go to A&P school. Cause pilots are monkeys and mechanics are kings

 

[The Pol]

Forget being a pilot and go to A&P school. Cause pilots are monkeys and mechanics are kings

Yah, anyone can be an A&P..

MEL
CDL
NEF
DMI

Class dismissed

 

[Coastarine]

Coastarine,

Congrats on finishing primary. Make sure you let us know what you select. What were your preferences, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks:rockin:. Here's the dream sheet:

Jets, meridian>kingsville
130
helos
ospreys ) just not what gets me excited. I'm sure they're awesome.)

Not trying to threadjack here, really, but I'll report back tomorrow assuming I can still type. I'm bringing a keg (maybe two?) to selection tomorrow.

 

[Coastarine]

JETS. Meridian. I got my first choice. The feeling of excitement and exhilaration that I feel right now is rare. This is unreal.

Tomorrow I get to go watch the blue angles airshow at pensacola beach knowing that I'm one step closer to THAT.

 

[The Pol]

Sweet, congrats!

 

[MMW]

JETS. Meridian. I got my first choice. The feeling of excitement and exhilaration that I feel right now is rare. This is unreal.

Tomorrow I get to go watch the blue angles airshow at pensacola beach knowing that I'm one step closer to THAT.

AWESOME! We had a pair of A-10s come in for this weekends air show yesterday afternoon, that was an incredible sight. The military gets all the best toys. :rockin:

One of our pro pilots (the plane I fly is a company plane) ran off with 'my' 182 on Monday and parked it at HQ for the week while he tools about the country in one of the turboprops

Airport closed this weekend for a balloon festival

Next flight Monday morning

Written next week Lots of flying next week (weather permitting)

Out of town traveling on business week after next. This is where the catch-22 gets me: I'd like to fly for my business travel, but I can't finish my PPL for all the damn travel that gets in the way

 

[Coastarine]

It has to be tough making time for ppl while trying to have a personal life and a full time job.

I'm off to get fitted for a g-suit before I watch the blues. On the 29th I'll be out at Lemoore for the centrifuge g-trainer.

 

[MMW]

Wohoo! Back in the air. 1.0 yesterday and 1.1 this morning. Getting an hour of flying in at sunrise and beating most of the office into work is almost refreshing. Almost.

Ground reference maneuvers are coming along and my landings are getting back to where they should be. Close, so close.

I have a flight with my CFI tonight and flying the next three mornings. Then it's 3 days at least on the road-- maybe 4, maybe 5...we'll see how the job goes.

 

[jgln]

Yah, anyone can be an A&P..

MEL
CDL
NEF
DMI

Class dismissed

(Scratches head) Was that torque 20 in. lbs. or 20 ft. lbs? Meh, I'm not flying in this thing, just pick one they’re waiting (shrugs shoulders).

 

[Wing Nut]

Keep at it; sounds like you are doing fine! I ran into the same sort of trouble with my PPL. I was self financed and flew only a few times a month for the first bit. I found that I spent too much time getting up to speed on what I have forgotten between each flight. Once I started flying 2 or 3 times a week I started to make real progress.

A technique that the military uses is "chair flying". I find this useful to help keep the brain drain from occurring when you can’t fly. I will sit in my chair and go over the whole flight in my head. Ground signals, start, taxi, take off, ect ect. Makes a huge difference! When you are on the road give it a try. It won’t replace the airplane but it will keep you in the game.

Coastarine: Congrats on the selection! I assume that is a navy version of the BAE Hawk? Looks pretty good. I would have gone naval aviation in a heartbeat but the Canadians got rid of their only aircraft carrier in 1968. Too bad really, the only way to go to sea is Maritime Helicopters.

I am currently undergoing the primary training similar to you, except we are flying the Texan II. Nice airplane, good performance and nice harmony in the controls. I am hoping my next step is jets as well (BAE Hawk).

Cheers

Wing nut.

 

[MMW]

Getting closer all the time.

Written is now passed (had to drive 2 hours one way to do it, but it's passed), everything else is dang near done. I hope to have good news here in 1-2 weeks.

 

[jgln]

You'll never make it, give up now and avoid prolonging the inevitable.

Just kidding!!