Nudge Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Hi all, Just joined and came to introduce myself. I live on the Gold Coast, and now starting to obtain my RA license. Since the age of 5, I knew I wanted to fly aircraft, but could never afford it, then life took me down a different path. 40 years on, I've now come full circle and this time I can afford it. I feel so blessed that I can now realise a childhood dream. Had my my first lesson last week in a Foxbat at heck airfield and now starting down the path of obtaining my license. I've also started to build a flight simulator using the peddles, control, and a couple of instrument panels all being controlled by X-Plane, it's more for the procedures than the actual flying, the only thing left is the display, not sure if I should use 3 x monitors or a 180 degree view using projectors. Anyway, that should give you a bit about me and look forward to getting to know you all a bit more.
Old Koreelah Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Welcome aboard, Nudge. Your sim idea sounds interesting.
Nudge Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks guys @@Old Koreelah It's pretty good, I like using it to help me with pre-flight/start procedures at the moment, but plan to use it for radio and VFR/IFR later on down the track. X-Plane lacks in eye candy for Australia (but this can be modified), but more than makes up for it in realism of the flight model apparently. It's all still new to me, but its been fun.
Old Koreelah Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks guys @@Old Koreelah It's pretty good, I like using it to help me with pre-flight/start procedures at the moment, but plan to use it for radio and VFR/IFR later on down the track. X-Plane lacks in eye candy for Australia (but this can be modified), but more than makes up for it in realism of the flight model apparently. It's all still new to me, but its been fun. The use of simulators in training was discussed here a few weeks back. I suggested that, as we are not allowed to train for certain flight situations, access to the airlines' simulators might be of use. Even small simulators like yours could help in practicing procedures.
Nudge Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 The use of simulators in training was discussed here a few weeks back. I suggested that, as we are not allowed to train for certain flight situations, access to the airlines' simulators might be of use. Even small simulators like yours could help in practicing procedures. I have to agree, a simulator is something we should all have access to. Being able to train for a situation and burn this into muscle memory only serves us well if the situation were to ever happen. I have seen a few commercially run simulators popup over the years, there's even one here on the gold coast, but it's designed for heavy aircraft and I kinda think that is a bit overwhelming with all it's dials and gauges, something a little more GA/RA would be good. Once I have my simulator up and running to the point its not a bunch of controls and gauges stuck to a desk, I'll be more than happy to allow anyone to come sit in the seat.
facthunter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 You seem very keen. Keep it up and you will find it quite rewarding. get a good grounding to build from. Your early basic training must be thorough.. Airline simulators are expensive and are designed for a specific aeroplane and all the responses are true to type. Your set up will be of some value getting radio and checks right as well as all procedures. Circuit entry etc and since you already have it, the decision is made It will help you. . Good luck. Nev
Nudge Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 You seem very keen. Keep it up and you will find it quite rewarding. get a good grounding to build from. Your early basic training must be thorough.. Airline simulators are expensive and are designed for a specific aeroplane and all the responses are true to type. Your set up will be of some value getting radio and checks right as well as all procedures. Circuit entry etc and since you already have it, the decision is made It will help you. . Good luck. Nev Thanks Nev, I've always had a strong pull to flying, just some things in life kept me from getting there, I wished I had of used that time to learn what I could, but I guess that probably would have made it harder for me to be without wings. I believe the instructor I have is very understanding and knowledgable, plus I feel we both have similar personalities, so this has to be a good start. I just need to get past that worry that I'm going to break the plane.
facthunter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I'm sure the instructor will have a say in you breaking the plane, (While he/she is there) and you will not go solo until you are safe. The plane goes much better when they get out. Don't forget that. Nev 1
Old Koreelah Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 The moment the instructor gets out is one of the great thrills; it will stay with you for life. 1
Guernsey Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 From my first solo nearly 50 years ago, I always fly better when there is no instructor in the aircraft. Alan. 2
Old Koreelah Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 ...the only time I make mistakes is when there is an instructor next to me. 1
facthunter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Yeah and the only time I land well is when no-one is watching, and that fish I almost caught was thaaaaat big. Nev
Old Koreelah Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Yep, I have often proven the saying: the quality of the landing is inversely proportional to the size of the audience.
facthunter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Anyhow Mr Nudge , make sure that your "nice" instructor is prepared to pick you up on the "Faults" you may show in the execution of your flying skills, always. A really nice person may give you too good a run. Best to be his close friend after you graduate . Some of the best instructors used to be quite terrifying. ( Well you didn't want to let them down) . I've had blokes who were a bit too easy on me and I had to knuckle down and get into it once I realised we were having too easy a time. Nev 1
Nudge Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 On that first flight I was nervous, partly from the fact that I was in control, partly because I knew I would be making mistakes, and also because it was not my plane and I hoped like anything I didn't damage it. He kept telling me not to worry about it and focus on my flying, as much as I wanted to, it was a difficult thing to let go. I guess as my knowledge and confidence increases that will be less of a worry. From the moment I met him, I knew he was the right guy to train me, just had that feeling, and from what I have seen of my instructor, I'm pretty sure he'll give me a smack on the back of the head if I keep making the same mistake, he's quite up front with things, explains everything he is doing and everything I need to be doing, the communication is certainly there, I guess time will tell. Besides, having all you guys here to debrief will help Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys, makes being apart of this community all the more enjoyable.
facthunter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 He sounds just fine. Having confidence in him is very important. Good luck in getting your CERTIFICATE.( It works just as good as a licence). Nev
ben87r Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Unless you want to go on to IFR..or was that just for fun in the sim?
Nudge Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Unless you want to go on to IFR..or was that just for fun in the sim? More for the fun of it, but to also get a better understanding of the instruments
DrZoos Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Yes that first solo is so so awesome But enjoy the journey, its as much about the journey as the goal, it can be very challenging at time, but its important to sit back, take a few deep breaths and enjoy the journey....
Nudge Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Yes that first solo is so so awesomeBut enjoy the journey, its as much about the journey as the goal, it can be very challenging at time, but its important to sit back, take a few deep breaths and enjoy the journey.... I look forward to that first solo flight and being in command of one of the worlds most amazing machines. Retaining the mass amount of information is the main challenge in front of me at the moment, every spare minute I get my head is in the books, leaving Q&A's all over the home and business is something everyone has come accustomed to, even they are starting to throw random questions at me. I thought I knew a little bit of information on flight before starting down this path, but I quickly realised, I know jack.
DrZoos Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Ask your instructor what each next lesson is and focus on that. When it comes to the exams the practice exams are the bomb. But just focus on one exam at a time. There is toooooooo much to take in if you try to cram it all..
facthunter Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 No one knows everything. Those who think they do, limit their learning without good cause. Nev
ben87r Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 The more that you learn the more you will realize what you don't know. I thought i had an idea until i got right into it..
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