If this is not the coolest plane. Last summer I got a chance to fly in the Glasair III and actually preferred it over and above my flight in the Canadian Forces CT-114 Tutor and said so to the Glasair III owner. I think this comment to him was what got me the ride. Dream Plane....
Same things each time
Flying the circuit
Piloting is a work in progress, and often you find yourself doing routine tasks over and over. But, there is a pace of task that has to be recognized in order to get tasks done in a prompt and routine manner.
When standing still, tasks halt.
In flying there is no halt,…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/same-things-each-time/
Flying the circuit
Piloting is a work in progress, and often you find yourself doing routine tasks over and over. But, there is a pace of task that has to be recognized in order to get tasks done in a prompt and routine manner.
When standing still, tasks halt.
In flying there is no halt,…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/same-things-each-time/
Guest Columnists
I will be hosting articles from guest columnists from around the world that like to write for aviation. Our first is a writer that goes by the handle of kalimmabrouki. We conversed and decided Kalim would work up an introductory piece to introduce himself and his writing to the blog. Please welcome Kalim and his…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/guest-columnists/
I will be hosting articles from guest columnists from around the world that like to write for aviation. Our first is a writer that goes by the handle of kalimmabrouki. We conversed and decided Kalim would work up an introductory piece to introduce himself and his writing to the blog. Please welcome Kalim and his…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/guest-columnists/
Why are International Aviation Students and Canada Best Friends?
Canada has been increasingly becoming the go-to choice for most international students. Be it graduate courses, undergraduate programs, diplomas, or post-doctoral programs, students have been increasingly seen drawn to the country. In fact, according to the Professional Flight Centre, 50% of the business they get is from abroad. Continue Reading…
New Article by
Ashwera Hasan
https://northof49tech.com/2022/07/why-are-international-aviation-students-and-canada-best-friends/
Canada has been increasingly becoming the go-to choice for most international students. Be it graduate courses, undergraduate programs, diplomas, or post-doctoral programs, students have been increasingly seen drawn to the country. In fact, according to the Professional Flight Centre, 50% of the business they get is from abroad. Continue Reading…
New Article by
Ashwera Hasan
https://northof49tech.com/2022/07/why-are-international-aviation-students-and-canada-best-friends/
Speed Of Sound
Instructor
“Just shut up and fly”
Student
“Huh? what?”
Instructor
“Ya you are flying at the speed of sound”
Student
“What do you mean?”
Instructor
“You talk too much while you are flying…, the speed of the sounds of the words as they go between your ears, you are distracted”
“So Shut Up And Fly”…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/07/speed-of-sound/
Instructor
“Just shut up and fly”
Student
“Huh? what?”
Instructor
“Ya you are flying at the speed of sound”
Student
“What do you mean?”
Instructor
“You talk too much while you are flying…, the speed of the sounds of the words as they go between your ears, you are distracted”
“So Shut Up And Fly”…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/07/speed-of-sound/
Same Thing Each Time
Piloting is a work in progress, and often you find yourself doing routine tasks over and over. But, there is a pace of task that has to be recognized in order to get tasks done in a prompt and routine manner.
Flying procedure is working routine
When standing still, tasks halt.
In flying there is…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/same-thing-each-time/
Piloting is a work in progress, and often you find yourself doing routine tasks over and over. But, there is a pace of task that has to be recognized in order to get tasks done in a prompt and routine manner.
Flying procedure is working routine
When standing still, tasks halt.
In flying there is…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/same-thing-each-time/
Adding a Telegram Channel
I have added some features to this blog site, like an auto link from this site right to my telegram channel. The Telegram channel is called Air Under Your Chair and is a regular channel to discuss aviation ideas and topics that may serve to assist this blog with ideas and topics related to aviation.…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/testing-a-post-for-telegram/
I have added some features to this blog site, like an auto link from this site right to my telegram channel. The Telegram channel is called Air Under Your Chair and is a regular channel to discuss aviation ideas and topics that may serve to assist this blog with ideas and topics related to aviation.…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/testing-a-post-for-telegram/
Aviation Writers Wanted
Writing good articles for aviation readers
We are looking for energetic writers that have expertise in the field of aviation that are willing to create good, informative and entertaining articles. Reading that is helpful, and effective at promoting aviation and the community it supports. We pay for articles that are noteworthy and are ready to…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/aviation-writers-wanted/
Writing good articles for aviation readers
We are looking for energetic writers that have expertise in the field of aviation that are willing to create good, informative and entertaining articles. Reading that is helpful, and effective at promoting aviation and the community it supports. We pay for articles that are noteworthy and are ready to…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/aviation-writers-wanted/
"Air Under Your Chair" Aviation, Aeronautics and Science
Aviation Writers Wanted - "Air Under Your Chair" Aviation, Aeronautics and Science
We are looking for energetic writers that have expertise in the field of aviation that are willing to create good, informative and entertaining articles. Reading that is helpful, and effective at promoting aviation and the community it supports. We pay ……
Good Landings Start At The Downwind Turn
Everything’s connected. Your landings are a direct result of how well you fly your circuit pattern. Recently I have been reviewing procedures for various aircraft and I have completed a procedure for the Alon A2 Air coupe that was presented earlier on my website.
Alon A2 Aircoupe
It’s a small 2 seat classic aircraft with…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/good-landings-start-at-the-downwind-turn/
Everything’s connected. Your landings are a direct result of how well you fly your circuit pattern. Recently I have been reviewing procedures for various aircraft and I have completed a procedure for the Alon A2 Air coupe that was presented earlier on my website.
Alon A2 Aircoupe
It’s a small 2 seat classic aircraft with…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/good-landings-start-at-the-downwind-turn/
Free Aviation Education
After the flight
Free you say?
I have to shell out big bucks for every flight for the airplane and the instructor. Yup you do, but just remember that education is all the time, in the plane or out.
The moment you put a booking onto the flight sheet for the next flight, is when…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/free-aviation-education/
After the flight
Free you say?
I have to shell out big bucks for every flight for the airplane and the instructor. Yup you do, but just remember that education is all the time, in the plane or out.
The moment you put a booking onto the flight sheet for the next flight, is when…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/free-aviation-education/
Ground Training in Aviation
Knowledge is the cornerstone to being the best aviator you can be. Without reasonable knowledge about your flying education, your ability to operate successfully is compromised.
So how do you get educated? Transport Canada with the Private Pilot and the Commercial Pilot Flight Training programs require particular lengths of ground training outlined in each section…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/05/ground-training-in-aviation/
Knowledge is the cornerstone to being the best aviator you can be. Without reasonable knowledge about your flying education, your ability to operate successfully is compromised.
So how do you get educated? Transport Canada with the Private Pilot and the Commercial Pilot Flight Training programs require particular lengths of ground training outlined in each section…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/05/ground-training-in-aviation/
Simulators in Civil Aviation
Simulators in Development, 2008 PFC Cirrus II Legacy Simulator that is re-certified Level 2
Simulators for aviation have been around a long time, certainly since I began using my home PC in 1989. I wanted my home PC to work flight sims since I was a new commercial pilot. I could see advantages to my…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/simulators-in-civil-aviation/
Simulators in Development, 2008 PFC Cirrus II Legacy Simulator that is re-certified Level 2
Simulators for aviation have been around a long time, certainly since I began using my home PC in 1989. I wanted my home PC to work flight sims since I was a new commercial pilot. I could see advantages to my…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/simulators-in-civil-aviation/
High Wing Low Wing, Does it even Matter?
Is there a case for picking the low wing over the high wing in flight training? I certainly have my preferences and perhaps you may as well. People tend to pick the airplane style that they trained on but in the long run they fly the plane that they feel is the easiest for them…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/high-wing-low-wing-does-it-even-matter/
Is there a case for picking the low wing over the high wing in flight training? I certainly have my preferences and perhaps you may as well. People tend to pick the airplane style that they trained on but in the long run they fly the plane that they feel is the easiest for them…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/high-wing-low-wing-does-it-even-matter/
It’s Just A Tin Plate
So you get into your airplane and your instructor says to you,
“Hey where is your Kneeboard, your desk? What are you going to write on and fly at the same time”?
“My what”?
“Kneeboard”
“I did not think I needed one of those.”
“Well look what’s on my knee! I am a professional, I…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/its-just-a-tin-plate/
So you get into your airplane and your instructor says to you,
“Hey where is your Kneeboard, your desk? What are you going to write on and fly at the same time”?
“My what”?
“Kneeboard”
“I did not think I needed one of those.”
“Well look what’s on my knee! I am a professional, I…
https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/its-just-a-tin-plate/