17 Jun 06
Its always the safe pilot who entrusts the lives of xymself, xyr crew and all of the passengers to electrons rather than taking the time to actually learn how to fly.
I bet your the kind of pilot who wishes that all of the flying bits could be done by just pressing a big red button labelled 'Push'. I had a pilot like you almost land on top of me while I was backtracking a runway (with plenty of radio communication). He just thought that the skies should open up for him and everyone else get out of the way. If you aren't a pilot yet then my suggestion is to not become one until you get a brain and some maturity.
19 Jun 06
Originally posted by GastelSir, I was actually kidding when I made that statement. I'm not the type of guy who just wants push buttons, and in fact that's why I'm taking this algebra course, so I can be a better, safe, competent pilot (so I'm not so reliant on computers).
Its always the safe pilot who entrusts the lives of xymself, xyr crew and all of the passengers to electrons rather than taking the time to actually learn how to fly.
I bet your the kind of pilot who wishes that all of the flying bits could be done by just pressing a big red button labelled 'Push'. I had a pilot like you almost land on top of me while I w ...[text shortened]... a pilot yet then my suggestion is to not become one until you get a brain and some maturity.
I have taken dozens of aviation safety courses, and read hundreds of NTSB reports till I was almost to the point where I'm scared stiff to fly.
I take flying seriously, Im already a pilot, but I do thank you for your suggestion. Ben
20 Jun 06
Originally posted by flyUnityI'm glad to hear that. I've had too many experiences with 'pilots' who did not have that same philosophy. I was always booked for lessons behind a guy who didn't believe he needed ground school, just a bunch of technical junk. I would always be delayed on my take-offs because my instructor was so pissed off, he needed a few moments to decompress before we set out.
... I'm not the type of guy who just wants push buttons, and in fact that's why I'm taking this algebra course, so I can be a better, safe, competent pilot (so I'm not so reliant on computers). ...
I also had a friend who trashed his own plane by being sloppy on take-offs. It is fortunate that he didn't die, but I know others who did. I find it amazing that so many people take their pilot training so flippantly.
Anyway, glad to hear that you don't rely on GPSs etc, but realize they are just an aid.
20 Jun 06
Originally posted by flyUnityand i always thought they taught algebra in high school, course if you didn't learn it then i don't see how you expect to master it now to the point where it will aid your piloting abilities. Thats not to say i don't think learning algebra is a bad idea i just don't think knowing algebra makes you a better pilot (or a better anything at all really).
and in fact that's why I'm taking this algebra course
20 Jun 06
Originally posted by aginisI didn't take Algebra in high school. I was home schooled, and my parents replaced the algebra courses with Mechanics, Desktop Publishing, and Drafting courses, in which I found valuable. However Algebra IMO is a big part of aviation. Lets say your flying on a VFR flight plan, (Which means you cant enter the clouds without permission from ATC), as your flying along you notice the ceiling of the clouds is getting lower and lower. Are you going to make it to your destination? You could either keep flying hoping that you can, with a chance you accidentally get into bad weather illegally, or you can do some math and get a rough idea of what its going to be so you can plan ahead of time of what to do.
and i always thought they taught algebra in high school, course if you didn't learn it then i don't see how you expect to master it now to the point where it will aid your piloting abilities. Thats not to say i don't think learning algebra is a bad idea i just don't think knowing algebra makes you a better pilot (or a better anything at all really).
((((T - D) / 4.5) * 1000) + S).
T = Temperature
D = Dew point
S = Measure Station Altitude above Sea Level
I still got a ways to go on my math, but finding it very useful.
23 Jun 06
Originally posted by flyUnityOr this might happen....
I didn't take Algebra in high school. I was home schooled, and my parents replaced the algebra courses with Mechanics, Desktop Publishing, and Drafting courses, in which I found valuable. However Algebra IMO is a big part of aviation. Lets say your flying on a VFR flight plan, (Which means you cant enter the clouds without permission from ATC), as your flyi ...[text shortened]... n Altitude above Sea Level
I still got a ways to go on my math, but finding it very useful.
http://www.naats.org/docs/flightassist.mp3
skip the first min if your in a hurry for time
23 Jun 06
Originally posted by flyUnityThat's not a very good example of when algebra is useful. Personally I'd concentrate on flying the plane.
I didn't take Algebra in high school. I was home schooled, and my parents replaced the algebra courses with Mechanics, Desktop Publishing, and Drafting courses, in which I found valuable. However Algebra IMO is a big part of aviation. Lets say your flying on a VFR flight plan, (Which means you cant enter the clouds without permission from ATC), as your flyi ...[text shortened]... n Altitude above Sea Level
I still got a ways to go on my math, but finding it very useful.