[Rhodes22-list] private pilot

[Brad Haslett]

Rummy,

The rules are simple.  Eight hours from "bottle to throttle".

Well, they were simple.  The guys from NWA screwed that and then  Congress
got involved.

Less than .02 BAC is OK.  If you're .02 to .04 there is paperwork and
meetings involved.  BAC of .04 plus and you're toast.

Here is the formula.  Each drink is worth .03 less .015 per hour after
consumption, ie, 4 drinks x .03 = .012/.015 hour = 8 hours.  Drink more than
that and you need more time.  If you go on a bender you probably need a day
or so.  BAC is but one factor, you have to consider the effects of a
hangover on judgement.  Each person's metabolism rate effects the absorption
rate and decline rate so your mileage will vary. I only know this because I
teach the stuff - no personal experience.

Flying IS like sailing.  A little common sense goes a long way.

Enjoy!

Brad






On 10/29/06, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> WHAT !
>
> Rummy navigating in 3 dimensions ?  Armed with Mount Gay ?  Quick, an APB
> for Hartwell !
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Tatflies at cs.com
> >Sent: Oct 28, 2006 11:35 PM
> >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] private pilot
> >
> >Alright Rummy... learning to fly! Landing a float plane on Hartwell would
> be
> >a blast.
> >
> >I believe that you will find the challenge of becoming a private pilot is
> >worth the effort. The flying is fun and ground school is, well, school!
> >
> >Try to pick a plane to learn on that will resemble the plane your
> purchase
> >budget will allow. It would be even better to buy the plane now and hire
> a good
> >instructor to teach you how to fly it. Take a look at the new Liberty
> planes.
> >They have full authority digital engine controls (fadec) which allow
> precise
> >fuel/air mixtures at all altitudes. Also, there is no carb heat. I
> believe that
> >for a new pilot, everything that can be done to keep the work load low is
> >helpful for learning how to fly. New technologies for GA aicraft are
> mostly not
> >new technology. It just takes longer to get things approved and
> economically
> >feasable.
> >
> >You might want to consider a video course (Sporty's, King, etc.) to help
> with
> >the ground school.
> >
> >BTW, sailing and flying have a lot in common (except the rum :( )
> >
> >Tom Trenkle
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