Put me down as another one on the "I wanna see 'em at AirVenture" list!
Put me down as another one on the "I wanna see 'em at AirVenture" list!
Why must one be a pilot to love aviation? I use to thinK I wanted to be a pilot, until I tried it. I have this little problem of my brain saying to left and my body going right. Sure I could probably train myself out of it, but I just love to fly, but I don't want to be in control. Is that so bad?
LOL...I got it! I just frustrate myself as I love to fly, but just don't feel I would make a good pilot, so I never took the initiative to do it. Just wish I had a few friends to catch a ride with once and awhile. Comercial just is a bus ride, small planes are fun!
Count my vote for TEAM AERODYNAMIX!
Dear EAA,
Please don't forget your roots as an organization of homebuilders. Aircraft builders are the heart of your success, and Team AeroDynamix represents the epitome of sport aviation discipline, professionalism and skill.
As I recall the daily airshows over the last few years, I have seen an extensive representation by competition aerobatic performers and warbirds, but relatively little from the homebuilders or antique/classic community. Team AeroDynamix does a great show; one which speaks to the dreamers in the crowed who might some day build an airplane. Please find a place for them at AirVenture.
Rob Erdos
Ottawa, Canada
I rise in support of Team Aerodynamix at Airventure 2014. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed their performance last year. I have noticed since Mr Pelton took the helm that the EAA has been much more responsive to members input. I hope this is the case here. Their show was very beautiful and an excellent display of their formation flying talents.
While I like some the solo acts, my favorites are the ones that involve multiple ships, so I, too, am in favor of seeing Team Aerodynamix perform at Airventure 2014.
If you don't mind I'd like to offer some encouragement and advice. Firstly you need an attitude adjustment and a positive outlook. Your fears and anxiety are getting in the way of doing what you say you "love". It doesn't matter what you think, it's irrelevant, because what you think could be barriers and limitations may not be the case because you've never tried to test them. They may in fact be irrational.
This is what I suggest you do. If you have the financial resources and have some disposable income of about $500 to start, check out flight schools at non-controlled airports in your area(if available), visit them and then choose one that gives you confidence and a high degree of comfort level. Talk to instructors and choose one that thoroughly understands and appreciates your anxieties but be positive and enthusiastic in letting him/her know you want to try it out for about 3 hours of dual instruction. Don't sign up for any course, don't purchase ground school materials, don't get a student medical. All you want to do now is sit in the left seat and get some primary instruction to test yourself. 3 hours should be sufficient for you and the instructor to determine if you can do this in a relaxing, comfortable manner and you will instinctively know if you have the basic skills to go further. If you're not a big guy, take the instruction in a tricycle gear aircraft. A C150 or 152 will be your cheapest platform to allow you to maximize your money and therefore time in the air.
Let me know your thoughts.