This guy is my hero...

I would do it.
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:D :rotfl:

Orange Anchor said:
I've run into Paul a number of times and yes, nice guy. The point, as I see it, is good use of energy and being able to understand all the options (or tools) available and it is applicable to more than just single engine light airplanes. Although not recommended for everyday use, a slip still works quite well be it a Cub or a 737.

I was talking with another member of this forum and we agree.. IF WE RAN THE FLIGHT SCHOOL every student would spend some time in a sailplane. That would teach energy, use of the controls (especially rudder) and create better fliers.
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Or taildraggers, or a combination of both.

Sounds like you need a little fun in your life! Go find a plane to rent. The hell with 45dg... Abeam the numbers, power to idle. Point the stick at the numbers, bury the opposite rudder & fall out of the sky like a waxed manhole cover, kick it out & stick it on the numbers! Technically you're stabilized, and it's one helluva good time!
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Aha, I thought that was you...
 
:deadhorse: I swear most of the time I'm in the only plane with green and white markings that's less than a mile from the runway on downwind at our practice area airports...
 
I use that pattern video all the time as an enforcement to my training... I get tired of flying a 747 pattern...
 
I get annoyed with those "King Air" patterns at our small field also. However, I had forgotten that even a 172 needs a larger pattern when there is a student at the controls trying to stay ahead of the airplane. As proficiency progress, the pattern should shrink to something more normal.

That gives me an idea for a BFR I'm supposed to conduct this week.
 
ppragman said:
Lol, I have a "friend" that's been known to not be stable until 100', then use the last 10 seconds to stabilize up and land. Single pilot is good stuff.
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Yup! I am almost dreading the day I have a witness.. umm I mean another guy or gal up front with me.
 
escapepilot said:
I get annoyed with those "King Air" patterns at our small field also. However, I had forgotten that even a 172 needs a larger pattern when there is a student at the controls trying to stay ahead of the airplane. As proficiency progress, the pattern should shrink to something more normal.

That gives me an idea for a BFR I'm supposed to conduct this week.
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Just the other day I was messing around in the pattern in a 150 (only one there at the time I started) and some DA40 came blasting in flying a 2 mile pattern (I'm not kidding). Needess to say I had to modify my pattern (I do tend to keep it closer than most people do, especially when it's just me in the pattern, but still, there is no reason to fly a 737 pattern in a spamcan) so I wouldn't mess up the controller's flow.
 
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