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Reply #30 - Aug 7^th, 2010 at 8:36pm

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I had a blast honey. I hope that we can do it again soon. Smiley

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Reply #31 - Aug 8^th, 2010 at 12:50am

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If that's what it takes to get you to post on SimV, I hope it's soon. The video of stills was great.

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Reply #32 - Aug 8^th, 2010 at 4:27am

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ShaneG wrote on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 8:22pm:

Now in video if you prefer that format: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYcC0IGvQnw

Excellent, Shane....

Some wonderful shots!

I see by 4:59, Time Code, you had released your vice-like grip on the Yoke, (remember; finger-tips only!), and flew hands-off, with the occasional tweak on the Trim Wheel.... Wink

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....just like a real Pro!... Smiley

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Well done!

Paul....

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P.S. ..I thought the Missus had turned down her trip on the plane?

P.P.S...Its always a surprise just how small and delicate the Flight Yoke is...(in a large Aeroplane!).... Shocked

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Reply #33 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 10:52am

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No headsets? and two hands on the yoke? thats a BIG no no Tongue

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By the way... the name is Chad Tongue

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Reply #34 - Aug 10^th, 2010 at 5:02am

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lunitic_8 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 10:52am:

No headsets? and two hands on the yoke? thats a BIG no no Tongue

Headsets were not needed, there is almost NO traffic in this area, and we could hear each other just fine. The radio was set to speaker, which we could also hear just fine. Wink

As with my last flight, since I am not a licensed pilot,
I was told I could only steer the plane. Wink

Rather than sit there with my right hand in my lap, I put it on the yoke to keep it busy. Wink

Both pilots from both flights informed me that in normal situations, I would have one hand on the yoke, and the other on the throttle. Wink

One day, I may get mommy & daddy to spend the $6000 it costs to get my license so I can take the other hand off of the yoke.
But until then, I'm happy as can be just to have the opportunity to be up there steering the plane. Tongue

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Reply #35 - Aug 10^th, 2010 at 5:16am

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ShaneG wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 5:02am:

lunitic_8 wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 10:52am:

No headsets? and two hands on the yoke? thats a BIG no no Tongue

Headsets were not needed, there is almost NO traffic in this area, and we could hear each other just fine. The radio was set to speaker, which we could also hear just fine. Wink

As with my last flight, since I am not a licensed pilot,
I was told I could only steer the plane. Wink

Rather than sit there with my right hand in my lap, I put it on the yoke to keep it busy. Wink

Both pilots from both flights informed me that in normal situations, I would have one hand on the yoke, and the other on the throttle. Wink

One day, I may get mommy & daddy to spend the $6000 it costs to get my license so I can take the other hand off of the yoke.
But until then, I'm happy as can be just to have the opportunity to be up there steering the plane. Tongue

That's the way to do it... Wink

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Forget about getting an expensive Pilot's Licence, and purchasing an expensive Aeroplane, with accompanying running/Hangarage costs....
...just take to the skies in a "Trial Flight" for a few Dollars per hour when you can afford it, and it takes your fancy, and the weather is nice.....sorted!....

...!

Paul... Wink

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Reply #36 - Aug 10^th, 2010 at 9:15am

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Good morning all...

The main thing is Shane you and your family got to share something important to you.

That was the flight in an aeroplane... Wink

The smiles on everyones face from those wonderful picture you posted shows how successful that flight was.

When the day comes that you have decided about obtaining the priviledge of getting a Recreational or Private Pilots Licence I am sure everyone here will wish you the best of luck.
By the look on your young sons face he might just beat you to that... Grin

You have savoured flight, felt the pulse of a man made piece of equipment challenge Mother Nature and with the help of a professional aviator brought you safely back to terra firma where so very many have not accomplished, enjoyed what you have just experienced.

I envy you as too many of us take for granted, just like driving a car, your past flight. Wink

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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