Camarillo Air Show- August 27-28 - Page 2 - Aircraft of World War II

Nonskimmer · 08-29-2005, 03:12 PM

That sounds like it was an absolute blast. That would've been some fun alright. Just to ride in it would be swell, but to get a turn at the yoke (under supervision

) would be super.

Good pics, by the way.

evangilder · 08-29-2005, 03:39 PM

Thanks, I just thought I was going for a ride, which was really cool in itself. But when I got a chance at the controls, I damn near shat myself!

I have to say it was one of my great life experiences. I really want to get my pilot's license now. It would be really cool to get that done and then try to fly that big bird when I know what I'm doing.

Gnomey · 08-29-2005, 04:22 PM

Nice pics evan u lucky bastard

Look forward to more great pics, looks like it was a good show!

FLYBOYJ · 08-29-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by evangilder

Thanks, I just thought I was going for a ride, which was really cool in itself. But when I got a chance at the controls, I damn near shat myself!

I have to say it was one of my great life experiences. I really want to get my pilot's license now. It would be really cool to get that done and then try to fly that big bird when I know what I'm doing.

You got some good flight schools there Eric, the only thing you have to deal with is the morning marine layer - you might have to go after your instrument rating too.....

evangilder · 08-30-2005, 06:15 AM

I am going to start with the standard certificate, maybe start with the recreation and work toward the commercial or CFI with instruments and tail dragger. You know why I want tail dragger!

FLYBOYJ · 08-30-2005, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evangilder

I am going to start with the standard certificate, maybe start with the recreation and work toward the commercial or CFI with instruments and tail dragger. You know why I want tail dragger!

'GUYS WHO FLY TAILDRAGGERS GET IT UP QUICKER'

evangilder · 08-30-2005, 07:59 AM

LOL! I am not sure how I will get it all in with a baby on the way, but I am sure that I will figure it out. Hey Joe, do you know any good study guides for the ground exam?

FLYBOYJ · 08-30-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evangilder

LOL! I am not sure how I will get it all in with a baby on the way, but I am sure that I will figure it out. Hey Joe, do you know any good study guides for the ground exam?

Sure do! First here' a link to do practice exams;

http://www.webexams.com/

Buy the "Gliem" manuals - they have them on CD too for about $50.00. I would also recommend taking the the weekend 'crash course' (to coin a phrase). It's about $300.00 but you're almost guaranteed to pass your written on the first try.....

ASA also has a good study guide for about the same price.....

The Jeppsen manuals are expensive but very comprehensive, they are geared for what you call a FAR part 141 school....

Last but not least i would advise you to start reading the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations) Parts 65 and 91. Very dry stuff but they explain your license and the "rules of the sky." Here's a link....

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...4/14tab_02.tpl

Anything else you need, let me know by PM or by e mail, I'll help you as much as I can!!!!!

evangilder · 08-30-2005, 09:10 AM

Many thanks, Joe. It's time for me to stop dreaming and start flying!

Nonskimmer · 08-30-2005, 09:21 AM

Best o' luck!

FLYBOYJ · 08-30-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evangilder

Many thanks, Joe. It's time for me to stop dreaming and start flying!

cheddar cheese · 08-31-2005, 07:31 AM

Go for it!

evangilder · 08-31-2005, 07:56 AM

I sent an e-mail to a friend and WWII vet that I have interviewed. He is a CFI and has a Piper TriPacer in Santa Paula. Hopefully, he will be interested in teaching me. I know that I can learn a lot from him and hope he would be willing to be my instructor. I'll keep you posted...

trackend · 08-31-2005, 08:08 AM

Bet you piss it Eric. You love aircraft too much and you have a flying head on your shoulders its something you have always wanted so the incentive is already there and besides if you fail we'll all come over and slap you round the ear ole

evangilder · 08-31-2005, 08:11 AM

I guess I better pass then!

08-29-2005, 03:39 PM	#17
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	Thanks, I just thought I was going for a ride, which was really cool in itself. But when I got a chance at the controls, I damn near shat myself! I have to say it was one of my great life experiences. I really want to get my pilot's license now. It would be really cool to get that done and then try to fly that big bird when I know what I'm doing. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-29-2005, 04:22 PM	#18
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 16,520	Nice pics evan u lucky bastard Look forward to more great pics, looks like it was a good show! __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

08-30-2005, 06:15 AM	#20
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	I am going to start with the standard certificate, maybe start with the recreation and work toward the commercial or CFI with instruments and tail dragger. You know why I want tail dragger! __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-30-2005, 07:59 AM	#22
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	LOL! I am not sure how I will get it all in with a baby on the way, but I am sure that I will figure it out. Hey Joe, do you know any good study guides for the ground exam? __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-30-2005, 09:10 AM	#24
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	Many thanks, Joe. It's time for me to stop dreaming and start flying! __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-29-2005, 03:12 PM	#16
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	That sounds like it was an absolute blast. That would've been some fun alright. Just to ride in it would be swell, but to get a turn at the yoke (under supervision ) would be super. Good pics, by the way.

08-30-2005, 09:21 AM	#25
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	Best o' luck!

08-31-2005, 07:31 AM	#27
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Go for it!

08-31-2005, 07:56 AM	#28
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	I sent an e-mail to a friend and WWII vet that I have interviewed. He is a CFI and has a Piper TriPacer in Santa Paula. Hopefully, he will be interested in teaching me. I know that I can learn a lot from him and hope he would be willing to be my instructor. I'll keep you posted... __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-31-2005, 08:08 AM	#29
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,030	Bet you piss it Eric. You love aircraft too much and you have a flying head on your shoulders its something you have always wanted so the incentive is already there and besides if you fail we'll all come over and slap you round the ear ole

08-31-2005, 08:11 AM	#30
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	I guess I better pass then! __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

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