Aloft in an unfamiliar cockpit • Traps for young- and old -players.

[Garfly]

 

It was super generous of this young pilot to share the excruciating experience of his first flight with a pax. Things didn't go as planned.

 

But a great lesson for aviators all.  Who hasn't, at some point, found themselves confused by unexpected panel layouts (even in familiar types)?

Anyway, our brand new PIC solves a sticky situation by aviating, navigating and ... well, wing-wiggling to a green-light landing into Bankstown.

 

In his later vids we see that he's gone on to grow in confidence and competence and to nail his commercial ticket.  (And we see that he's a true believer in the joy of flight.)

 

Apart from anything else, the GoPro video is an enthralling little human drama. Who couldn't identify with and feel for these characters?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[facthunter]

Some of my mates used to use a mobile phone to contact the tower. With most of those alternators, with a flat battery, they will not self excite.  Nev

[facthunter]

IF you get into that situation turn off everything electrical you don't need and the radio will go for longer.  Check charging is taking place on the GROUND . If you've had a difficult start, the battery will be already well depleted .  Nev