tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post7764635753799063070..comments2024-01-25T05:42:14.838-05:00Comments on A mile of runway will take you anywhere.: Put In Bay and fun with flapsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-62803445611739055552009-09-02T21:52:02.360-04:002009-09-02T21:52:02.360-04:00Yeah I still like it as a quick stop but it's ...Yeah I still like it as a quick stop but it's got a very unique vibe. I've never been to Kelly's so that's a good suggestion for next time. I'll look into French Lick, too. Thanks Dave! :)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-51694701560266515722009-09-02T20:41:33.272-04:002009-09-02T20:41:33.272-04:00Put-in-Bay has only gotten worse over the years. K...Put-in-Bay has only gotten worse over the years. Kelly's Island is much more laid back, perhaps too relaxed.<br /><br />My advice? Take Gina to French Lick, IN. I have a couple of posts about it at my blog.DaveGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015349658680998609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-1815360018367848002009-08-21T03:44:42.122-04:002009-08-21T03:44:42.122-04:00Thanks James - good catch.Thanks James - good catch.article marketinghttp://www.toparticlemarketing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-4793849667177205452009-08-20T20:09:20.210-04:002009-08-20T20:09:20.210-04:00No worries - I don't charge royalties.
I agre...No worries - I don't charge royalties.<br /><br />I agree, it's great to link to each other. Probably half of the blogs I read I first came across as a link on other blogs/sites. Also, as you alluded to, for any student pilots who happen to come across my site it's great for them to have an easy way to find more people who love aviation.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-83672658282109213282009-08-20T19:30:24.471-04:002009-08-20T19:30:24.471-04:00Steve, I've blatantly stolen your "Fellow...Steve, I've blatantly stolen your "Fellow Aviators" title for a column of links to other aviation blogs. I think it's a great idea to let folks know that there are other blogs out there. Since I stole the idea from you, I'll keep yours at the top of the list. :-)<br /><br />BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324210420598306463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-65425820830136374962009-08-19T23:23:14.693-04:002009-08-19T23:23:14.693-04:00Thanks, Brian! Funny how I started this 14 months ...Thanks, Brian! Funny how I started this 14 months ago and since then have accumulated all sorts of links and whatnot, along with 115 posts and counting. Aside from being a record of all the flying, the best thing really is all the other pilots I've met just because the blog exists. I'm sure you'll find the same to be true with yours - keep it up.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-84092655676371943092009-08-19T23:08:49.146-04:002009-08-19T23:08:49.146-04:00Steve, great site! I really like the format and al...Steve, great site! I really like the format and all of the easy navigation tools you've got here. :)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324210420598306463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-82264452001399338402009-08-19T22:36:21.738-04:002009-08-19T22:36:21.738-04:00Funny you mention the cowling... I was looking at ...Funny you mention the cowling... I was looking at it while watching a video of mine today and realized how distinctive it is, since it's on most of my videos now. It would almost be like losing a friend if I painted it!<br /><br />(Of course, I'm also pretty sure that a new paint job and re-rigging of 338 would buy me another 5 knots at cruise. It's definitely a trainer.)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-25221773290857166072009-08-19T22:29:09.022-04:002009-08-19T22:29:09.022-04:00You're right, that flying club doesn't off...You're right, that flying club doesn't offer much of an advantage. I rent for $110 wet on the Warriors I fly - but the price you pay for the 150 is pretty good. You should ask for a couple of free hours if they let you paint that poor upper cowling!Keith K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04053977391335225874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-37568117543263035542009-08-19T15:19:45.295-04:002009-08-19T15:19:45.295-04:00Why thank you, Pilot Keith!
It definitely does fe...Why thank you, Pilot Keith!<br /><br />It definitely does feel weird coming in so fast (even if it's only 15 knots extra, although compared to the short field landing I made earlier in the day it was an extra 25 knots) without the flaps. On the other hand, it was some useful practice by necessity.<br /><br />There's only one flying club around here really (Dayton Pilots Club) and they have a couple Warriors that rent for about $90-95 per Tach hour wet. Monthly dues are like $80 and the buy-in is $700 or so. Considering that I rent the 150 for $64/hr Hobbs and it's $87/hr for the 172 the only real savings would be if I took it for multiple days where I wasn't being hit with a 3-hr daily minimum. It's still something I'm debating but it's darn near impossible to beat how affordable it is at Stewart.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-51793696300384637632009-08-19T11:39:33.726-04:002009-08-19T11:39:33.726-04:00That was some nice flying. I was a little on edge...That was some nice flying. I was a little on edge watching the no flap landings, though. Good work getting them retracted!<br /><br />Have you checked out any flying clubs? Seems a lot of them have partners that seldom fly so you end up having almost full access to the plane.<br /><br />Also, that Zi8 looks pretty darn cool...Keith K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04053977391335225874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-67370237737073461502009-08-18T15:55:06.174-04:002009-08-18T15:55:06.174-04:00Thanks James - good catch. Fixed it.
No flips for...Thanks James - good catch. Fixed it.<br /><br />No flips for me yet, although I've got to say spins are fun! ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-56151669985935898972009-08-18T15:46:53.060-04:002009-08-18T15:46:53.060-04:00Great write up. But I think you mean "slip&qu...Great write up. But I think you mean "slip" when you wrote "...I used a mild forward flip..."<br /><br />Personally, any kind of flip in an aircraft would be anything but mild.<br />:)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006724878505395864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-4220313078966085192009-08-18T09:35:44.588-04:002009-08-18T09:35:44.588-04:00Thanks, Gary. I use a Canon S3 IS right now for bo...Thanks, Gary. I use a Canon S3 IS right now for both the video (it records stereo audio - although the drone of the engine doesn't exactly need hi-fi audio) and photos.<br /><br />I'm strongly thinking about getting one of our new Kodak Zi8 pocket video cams, though. It's got a line-in audio jack so I could tie it into the intercom and it records HD video up to 1080p. Compared to the S3 it's far lighter weight too so I would expect it to be less affected by vibration from the engine. With the employee discount it's a downright bargain so I'm really considering it.<br /><br />We had a decent time, but I think it might be more fun to make it an overnight and also to meet up with more folks. The plan was for a larger fly-in but we only ended up seeing the other two guys on the island. One guy from the AOPA Forums lives right on the runway at Put In Bay so I'd like to stop in and see him next time we're up there - didn't have a chance this time.<br /><br />I'm really trying to expand my flying horizons now. Been spending a lot of time on flyincalendar.com and the like, marking stuff on my calendar. Hopefully between that and joining the EAA chapter at Stewart and doing some Young Eagles flights, I'll have many new and fun excuses to go places!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-72655846625033423322009-08-18T06:43:47.082-04:002009-08-18T06:43:47.082-04:00Another great write up! I need to get a better ca...Another great write up! I need to get a better camera, your pics look so clear. <br /><br />Sometimes half the fun is the journey or at least that's what Mary and I have found out. Every now and then you'll find a destination that is a nice place for a stop but not that vacation type place, if what I just typed and read back makes any sense.<br /><br />Keep up the cross country work and you and Gina will soon list the favorite get away places and cross off more on the overnighters and long weekend excursions list.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-66716904094158449812009-08-17T22:38:07.028-04:002009-08-17T22:38:07.028-04:00Well thanks for taking the time to read it all! :)...Well thanks for taking the time to read it all! :)<br /><br />I'm planning on heading up for the day and landing at KSU sometime over the next few months. Don't worry, I'll let everyone know so we can visit and go flying.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-46473979703356541472009-08-17T21:27:18.608-04:002009-08-17T21:27:18.608-04:00I did read the whole thing...both days. A little ...I did read the whole thing...both days. A little technical for me, but very impressive. If you ever fly up to Kent State you will have to take us for a ride. Tell Gina I wasn't impressed with Put In Bay either...could be I was sick the one time we went and couldn't enjoy it to the fullest. Rich on the other hand spend a summer working at the Crews Nest on the island and probably doesn't remember much. Hope to see you guys soon.Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-64889036873053554622009-08-17T18:26:56.888-04:002009-08-17T18:26:56.888-04:00I knew you'd appreciate all the photos, Paul!I knew you'd appreciate all the photos, Paul!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130510691724323456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-40009255425300950192009-08-17T18:13:48.581-04:002009-08-17T18:13:48.581-04:00Good thinking on the flap problem - I'll have ...Good thinking on the flap problem - I'll have to get a Leatherman for my flight bag. It was a great description of the flying...with pictures!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046354515410342573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1417693701650847558.post-30214328309494408532009-08-17T14:40:59.087-04:002009-08-17T14:40:59.087-04:00Sounds good! Nice job with the flap repair, too!Sounds good! Nice job with the flap repair, too!MJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001582638981237828noreply@blogger.com