 | Camarillo Air Show- August 27-28| WWII Events Discuss Camarillo Air Show- August 27-28 in the News & Announcements :: READ forums; That sounds like it was an absolute blast. That would've been some fun alright. Just to ride in it ... |
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08-29-2005, 03:12 PM
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#16 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | 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. | 
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08-29-2005, 03:39 PM
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#17 | | "Shooter"
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Country:  | 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.
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08-29-2005, 04:22 PM
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Country:  | Nice pics evan u lucky bastard Look forward to more great pics, looks like it was a good show!
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08-29-2005, 05:08 PM
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#19 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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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.....
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08-30-2005, 06:15 AM
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#20 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | 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!
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08-30-2005, 06:32 AM
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#21 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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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'
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08-30-2005, 07:59 AM
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#22 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | 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?
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08-30-2005, 08:53 AM
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#23 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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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!!!!!
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08-30-2005, 09:10 AM
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#24 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Many thanks, Joe. It's time for me to stop dreaming and start flying!
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08-30-2005, 09:21 AM
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#25 | | He who does not skim
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08-30-2005, 09:30 AM
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#26 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by evangilder Many thanks, Joe. It's time for me to stop dreaming and start flying! | 
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08-31-2005, 07:31 AM
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08-31-2005, 07:56 AM
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#28 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | 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...
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08-31-2005, 08:08 AM
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Country:  | 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 
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08-31-2005, 08:11 AM
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#30 | | "Shooter"
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