Archive for the 'Aviation' Category

Cleared to land on 24R

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

I had to drop some people to the airport and took my camera with me. By the time I’ve finished, it was already dark. I will have to come back to the same spot on another day. I was just under the landing path. During the day, it should be amazing to shoot there. My [...]

Project 3X update

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

P3X is my code name for a homebuilt airplane project. It can fly three times faster than a car and without getting a speed ticket. I am still studying and researching my options in building an airplane. Before starting the project, I must know that I can finish it and in how many hours. [...]

Top 3 Aviation Podcasts I listen

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Uncontrolled Airspace: Publishing a podcast is a lot of work and determination. Hat’s off. They talk about news on general aviation, their flying experience, places to fly…
The Pilot’s Flight PodLog: Student Pilot Will is Pilot Will now and has a new podcast. He now talks on being a pilot now.
The Finer Points: I [...]

Prêt pour le décollage

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Je prépare une licence de pilote privé. Je n’ai pas encore passé ma licence de radio-opérateur mais je commence à communiquer avec la tour sous la supervision de mon instructeur.
Après ma checklist de pré-vol et de démarrage moteur, je me prépare pour sortir. J’appelle le contrôleur du sol pour avoir une autorisation de circuler.
Moi: [...]