#110 The Go-Around
" It’s not like you say 'I think I’ll go to the airport and watch someone kill himself.' Nope, it happens suddenly and with no warning. "
" It’s not like you say 'I think I’ll go to the airport and watch someone kill himself.' Nope, it happens suddenly and with no warning. "
"For the first time in my air show comedy career, I borrowed another cub in which to perform my act that weekend. "
"We don’t get any Trolls commenting on OUR stuff (well one Troll did refer to me as a “Dumbass”) but, for the most part, they’re all too busy watching those other videos while munching those Cheetos."
"At fifteen, she’s one of the youngest students I’ve taught. Predictably, she learns fast. Couple that with a lot of natural ability and interest and you’ve got a student who is great fun for a teacher".
"Most pilots cannot land power-off on a spot that is located 1200 feet directly below them."
" The Migs had been hurriedly painted with Ukrainian colors and the trident-looking symbol of Ukraine. It may have looked like it was painted with a broom but, by gawd, it wasn't Soviet anymore!"
"Although most kids are afraid of real aerobatic maneuvers like loops and rolls, they are almost universally delighted by the simple sensation of zero “G”s."
"When I teach the “Lazy 8”, I find that many of my students fail to look at the shape of that imaginary half circle they are drawing above and below the horizon. But isn’t that where the maneuver gets its name? It should be the most important consideration in performing this maneuver."
"We had a fine time spinning this fine little bird then logging another half hour to get high enough to do it again. "
"most pilots can only execute a forward slip while established on final and with their left wing down. Period. Don’t shake your head. It’s true."