Thread: Who has a pilot's licence??

Originally Posted by BigBlackDog

There is a new standard where you can use a drivers medical to do certain things. I don't know what it involves exactly as it doesn't apply to what I do.
That being said, if you have a medical condition that effects the conditions of your aviation medical, you are legally obligated, no, required, to raise it.
Remember that the medical officer is also legally liable, if he signs you off and you have something happen that was known, then guess who has the chance to end up in court. Not saying it's right or fair, but it is the world that people have created.
Superquag - with your CFI in the drivers seat the no issues at all, I think people just missed your meaning originally of having a passenger!

The look on the apprentice - Neurosurgeon's face was. . . . Priceless.

Yes, since I was re$ponsible for hiring the 'plane, - and invited him to come along (to informally observe), I was "taking" a PAX.....

Thus the niceties of grammar are satisfied.

In reality, no CFI flying with a low-hours newbie is.... a passenger! And this one certainly isn't.

I just stumbled upon this thread. I am another one of those that fly for a living. Started off in the RAN on PC9s, then moved to AS350 Squirrels, then the Bell 206. From there I flew Seahawks embarked on ships, and then instructed a bit on Squirrels and Seahawks. Got out of the military a few years back and now fly and instruct on S92 helicopters in the off shore role. I have instructed basic students, as well as NVFR, MECIR and NVG.

So I have a PPL(A), with my fixed wing limited to PC9, SR20 and the PA44.

Helicopter wise I have an ATPL(H), having flown B206, AS350, AS355, BK117, S70 and currently the S92.

I have been told there are three stages to flying.
1. You will pay money to go flying.
2. You will only fly if somebody pays you.
3. You don't care if you fly, as long as somebody pays you.

I am somewhere between 2 and 3 at the moment.

Originally Posted by FatBoy

I just stumbled upon this thread. I am another one of those that fly for a living. Started off in the RAN on PC9s, then moved to AS350 Squirrels, then the Bell 206. From there I flew Seahawks embarked on ships, and then instructed a bit on Squirrels and Seahawks. Got out of the military a few years back and now fly and instruct on S92 helicopters in the off shore role. I have instructed basic students, as well as NVFR, MECIR and NVG.

So I have a PPL(A), with my fixed wing limited to PC9, SR20 and the PA44.

Helicopter wise I have an ATPL(H), having flown B206, AS350, AS355, BK117, S70 and currently the S92.

I have been told there are three stages to flying.
1. You will pay money to go flying.
2. You will only fly if somebody pays you.
3. You don't care if you fly, as long as somebody pays you.

I am somewhere between 2 and 3 at the moment.

Unfortunately I hit stage 3 some time ago. Time for something new I think.

Here's my RAA rego'd Rebel.

Consider it the aerial equivalent of a Land Rover in terms of cruise speed and sophistication... But he flies straight and will set down anywhere.

And for my next mod I'm saving up for a lift kit and some big rubber...

Alan

Originally Posted by NT5224

I'm saving up for a lift kit and some big rubber...

Alan

New wings and a heavy duty rubber band to spin the prop?

Alan, that looks like serious fun!!

Originally Posted by BigBlackDog

New wings and a heavy duty rubber band to spin the prop?

Ha ha! Actually the wings on the Rebel are one of its best features - Old school and very deep, giving lots of lift. One of the biggest challenges flying this thing is trying to make it return to earth, it wants to float forever -even with power off.

But a good rubber band would definitely be a power upgrade!

Reckon our Land Rovers drop oil? You should see a radial aero engine!!!

Originally Posted by NT5224

Reckon our Land Rovers drop oil? You should see a radial aero engine!!!

I used to fly a radial Dromader. We used to check the fuel and fill the oil regularly!