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Doesn't M. Mullins use one on his King Air?

Thrilling but mostly fiction! I was at Columbus AFB to watch NASA 905 takeoff with a Shuttle on its back. They barely used half the length and climbed really good on a hot day. As a side note, as I drive to work everyday, I can see 905…..ready for disassembly and ultimate reassembly at NASA's Space Center Houston.

Still trying to figure out that lil...radiation thingy. Yep, not gonna happen for a longggg time.

Yes to ear plugs. I've descended at 60,000 fpm in an altitude chamber (versus roughly 10,000 fpm in freefall) while wearing them. No problems noted.

Google "Valsalva maneuver" and learn to equalize the pressure differential on descent. Notice I said "descent". Ears/sinuses clear automatically on ascent. Try and not jump with much ear/sinus congestion. Counterproductive to equalization.

And dependent upon altitude, you very well could experience some hypoxia. For some, as low as 8000 feet. But easily above 10K.

I sat in Turn #1 this past weekend. Marquez..was just...unbelievable. Talent talent talent.

Formula in November

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Will the training still be offered at no charge as it used to be in the past?

Thanks

At this time, yes. Once we fully stand the program back up, I'll chime back in with scheduling info.

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Effectively immediately, NASA has halted its physiological training program (ie. altitude chamber) in Houston for civilians . A wonderful (and did I say FREE?) program went dead in the water.

Alas, the last free program left in the entire United States, is with the FAA in Oklahoma City. (It's a great program too).

cheers

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Like to add, we WILL resume training in Houston shortly. Probably stand the program back up within the next three months. So, if you are in Houston or will be passing through and have a valid FAA Class III medical or better, you can go through the training. Cheers..... Buck

Please post when its up and running again.

Will do. No problemo.

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Effectively immediately, NASA has halted its physiological training program (ie. altitude chamber) in Houston for civilians . A wonderful (and did I say FREE?) program went dead in the water.

Alas, the last free program left in the entire United States, is with the FAA in Oklahoma City. (It's a great program too).

cheers

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Like to add, we WILL resume training in Houston shortly. Probably stand the program back up within the next three months. So, if you are in Houston or will be passing through and have a valid FAA Class III medical or better, you can go through the training. Cheers..... Buck

He didn't bend it, so great save

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USPA SIM. Section 6.8

http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section6/tabid/169/Default.aspx#983

Actual recommendation is a C license.

Thank you.

So, just so I'm clear:

There's no FAR.
There's no 200 jump rule.
It is ONLY a USPA recommendation class C license.

And if the DZO says no, then its no for that DZ.

I teach it, so I'll pass. But, good info for others.

As note: No U.S. military facility will provide any further physiological training to civilians. They ceased that training last year due to budget constraints.

Teaches you about the physiological hazards associated with flight. Oxygen usage, hypoxia, decompression sickness and a multitude of other subjects are covered. Even a jump from as low as 14K takes a significant toll on the human body.

But, like I said, the only location now in the country that offers this training free is with the FAA in Oke City. There are other altitude chamber facilities around the U.S., but prices are upward of $1K for a days training.

Here's the FAA site: http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/airman_education/aerospace_physiology/

Effectively immediately, NASA has halted its physiological training program (ie. altitude chamber) in Houston for civilians . A wonderful (and did I say FREE?) program went dead in the water.

Alas, the last free program left in the entire United States, is with the FAA in Oklahoma City. (It's a great program too).

cheers

I was Allen's jump pilot for many years in San Antonio, he'll be missed. Sorry for your loss.

6 years old advice still stands

Jim, damn....thought for sure you would've heard before I posted this. Well, ole Bob went out in style though, didn't he!

I flew on the Vomit Comet (aka Zero G Corps B727) two weeks ago. Good times....for most

At the beginning of the parabola, I'd say a bit of negative but it transitioned to 0.00G. We just hung out in the middle of the plane.

Negative G (he pushed a bit hard over the top and we all sailed to the ceiling)

Positive G: After 60 parabolas with subsequent 1.8 G pullouts, we were all ready to get out.

damn, another great one gone. Blue skies Bob.


http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Bob_Odegaard_Killed_207322-1.html

Much thanks to all. Will definitely look more into it and relay all your replies to him. I'm not enthused at all with only 125 ponies, but my potential partner just loves the airplane. We both have plenty of tailwheel time, but age of aircraft, availability of spare parts, higher insurance, etc., is on my mind. Again, appreciate the advice.

I have a friend that's fallen in love with a 1946 Globe Swift that's for sale. He wants me to go in as co-partner.

Anyone, pros/cons on this plane? I know absolutely zilch about them, figure I'd toss a bone here to the forum. It only has 125 hp.

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News:

Bryan raises hangar rates at Coulter Airfield

Over the objections of recreational pilots who worry they are being pushed out of their municipal airport, the Bryan City Council on Tuesday voted to increase airplane hangar rates at Coulter Airfield...

The pilots said that shifting the scope of the airport is unnecessary with Texas A&M's Easterwood Airport less than a mile from the Bryan city limits. And some have questioned whether the increase in hangar rates is the first step in an effort to force them out.

Monthly rates will increase by an average of about $360, or 32 percent...

Full story: The Eagle

I take it Councilman Art Hughes isn't an aircraft owner.

You should walk up to that group (even if it's 20 or 30 of them) at the club or preferably the darkened alley next to the club, and express your extreme displeasure with their antics and for them to stop being bad people! Let us all know how that went.

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Between a long touchdown, and then holding the nose off as long as possible to reduce the impact when it did hit,

To reduce impact when it did hit, the pilot would be better off not keeping the nose off the runway as long as possible.

In fact, this landing is about speed management, for the sake of impact management. Maintaining airspeed over the horizontal stabilizer means you maintain more control.

Exactly. Control contact would've been better than letting it just, fall through.

1) Your dog didn't "attack" hers. They were playing and her dog got injured.

2) Your dog was on the leash, not hers.

3) The worst thing that could happen is you'll have to pay the full amount, which is what she's asking for anyway.

4) The best thing that could happen is you'll have to pay nothing, which is the current status quo anyway.