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General Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:38:52 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/general-f22/where-to-ditch-a-plane-and-when-trees-land-or-water-t29.htm#46 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/general-f22/where-to-ditch-a-plane-and-when-trees-land-or-water-t29.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/logbook-time-t28.htm Admin Dear Sir,   I finished flight school in December and I am currently flight instructing in Georgia.  Still a novice but loving every minute of instructing.  I've got a long ways to go for sure. With every hour of dual given though I usually learn a few things that hopefully translate to me becoming a better pilot.   And I'm definitely glad to be working too. I just worry about job security; as an MEI I'm so dispensable it's not even funny. There are probably 40 people just ... News and Events Sat, 08 May 2010 22:24:21 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/logbook-time-t28.htm#45 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/logbook-time-t28.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/damn-i-m-gonna-crash-t27.htm Rain I was a young sailor, in the United States Navy and stationed at Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. I had originally been trained in operation of Link Trainer Flight Simulators but was in the process of changing my rate to Air Traffic Controller. I was assigned to the Control Tower at Navy Chase Field. Chase Field was an advanced pilot training field where we trained student Naval Aviators in gunnery, acrobatics, High Performance Jets and Evasive Manuevers. Indeed, after completing training at ... The Pilot Lounge Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:27:45 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/damn-i-m-gonna-crash-t27.htm#44 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/damn-i-m-gonna-crash-t27.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/restaurants-places-to-eat-100-hamburger-f14/negative-impacts-of-tourism-upon-economic-development-t26.htm Samse21 Although tourism development offers significant attractions, there are also significant negative impacts. Firstly, the industry is subject to instabilities, and in many tourism regions, climatic constraints produce a pronounced seasonal effect. Statistics illustrate the seasonality of tourism in a number of destinations, and from an economic perspective, it points to the problems of having facilities that are under-utilized or even closed (and therefore entirely unproductive) for certain seasons. Cutting ... Restaurants/Places to Eat/$100 Hamburger Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:57:53 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/restaurants-places-to-eat-100-hamburger-f14/negative-impacts-of-tourism-upon-economic-development-t26.htm#43 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/restaurants-places-to-eat-100-hamburger-f14/negative-impacts-of-tourism-upon-economic-development-t26.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/humbled-las-vegas-controllers-continued-t25.htm jared_despain Last week I had to take a VIP back to his hometown in California. Earlier in the day I departed Kanab, Utah (KNB)and made a southwesterly departure and was sure to avoid the Las Vegas Class Bravo Airspace at all costs. On the way back to St. George I realized that if I flew over the Class Bravo Airspace I could shave 15-20 minutes off of my already long flight. In my GPS I set the flight plan direct LAS then Direct SGU. I departed French Valley Airport and quickly got flight following. As ... The Pilot Lounge Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:16:36 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/humbled-las-vegas-controllers-continued-t25.htm#42 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/humbled-las-vegas-controllers-continued-t25.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/310-electrical-failure-t24.htm Rain It was a dark night in the Nevada desert. I was working the Local Control (Las Vegas Tower) position in the Air Traffic Control Tower at McCarran airport. Around 11:00 PM and the traffic was not busy. I had a TWA B-727 on a 3 mile final for runway 25, and the next arrival was a Delta DC-87 just passing abeam BLD on a 15 mile final approach. It was in the era during which Radar Approach and Departure Control was operated from the Terminal Radar Control facility on the 2nd floor and there was ... The Pilot Lounge Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:21:18 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/310-electrical-failure-t24.htm#40 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/310-electrical-failure-t24.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/night-flight-out-of-henderson-t23.htm jared_despain One day I took a student from St. George, UT to Henderson, NV. I would take them down to do their 3 towered solo landings and then we would do a night return. These days it seems that the Vegas controllers are more strict or have more on their plates. On this particular night we got a squawk code from Henderson ground to be able to get into the Class B airspace. We took off and proceeded south at which point Henderson tower handed me off to Vegas Approach. I asked to pass over the numbers ... The Pilot Lounge Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:31:47 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/night-flight-out-of-henderson-t23.htm#37 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/night-flight-out-of-henderson-t23.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/mccarran-tower-if-you-read-it-s-mayday-t22.htm Rain I was working the Las Vegas Approach Control position in the old Control Tower on the West side of McCarran International Airport. It was the evening shift and with winter, it got dark early. Bonanza airlines had two flights ready to go. One was a DC-3 on it's way to LAX and the other was an FA-27 ready to depart for PHX. The Tower Local Controller was holding the two Bonanza flight just short of runway 7 while a Western Airlines DC-6B landed on runway 25. I had just cleared Trans World ... The Pilot Lounge Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:20:15 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/mccarran-tower-if-you-read-it-s-mayday-t22.htm#36 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/mccarran-tower-if-you-read-it-s-mayday-t22.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/traffic-advisory-t17.htm Rain I was working the low altitude arrivals for McCarran International, runways 19L and 19R, and aircraft transiting the TCA enroute to or from the North Las Vegas Air Terminal (VGT). In general, my assigned airspace was that area north of the LAS ILS runway 25 approach below 4500 ft, and the area north of McCarran up to just south of the Showboat Hotel. I was also taking handoffs from the McCarran South Controller on aircraft that would have to make a normal traffic pattern at McCarran. ... Humor/Funny/Comics Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:00:11 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/traffic-advisory-t17.htm#31 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/traffic-advisory-t17.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/people-on-the-runway-t14.htm Rain I was working the evening shift at McCarran International, and had been assigned to work in the tower. I was working the "Ground Control" position and we were using runway 25 (now 25R) for arriving and departing jet traffic. As a Delta heavy DC-8 turned off the runway onto taxiway "F" he called me and said "it looks like there was someone on the runway right on the numbers when we landed." I immediately alerted the supervisor, who started taking the arrivals ... The Pilot Lounge Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:35:58 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/people-on-the-runway-t14.htm#25 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/people-on-the-runway-t14.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/another-runway-incursion-incident-t15.htm Rain Back in the early '60s we operated the Air Traffic Control Tower from the West side of McCarran International. It was an old steel frame structure that had been obtained from the USAF. The "new" tower was completed in about 1962, and we moved over to the East side of the airport near where the present tower is located. One afternoon, while working the "Tower" position, I noticed some boys walking from south to north across runway 25 (now 25R). I called the airport ... The Pilot Lounge Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:13:34 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/another-runway-incursion-incident-t15.htm#28 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/another-runway-incursion-incident-t15.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/medical-f16/high-blood-pressure-t13.htm jared_despain
I was just speaking with a friend of mine and I never knew it but he is a pilot. He received his private pilot certificate back in 1994 but shortly after got high blood pressure. He started taking medication and his blood pressure is now under control. My question is can he still reapply for a medical certificate with his high blood pressure, being on medication and it being under control??

Thanks.]]> Medical Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:25:47 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/medical-f16/high-blood-pressure-t13.htm#24 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/medical-f16/high-blood-pressure-t13.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/engine-hot-returning-to-airport-t12.htm jared_despain Today I was bring my bosses back from Scottsdale, Arizona from a NRA Show they were attending. Being Scottsdale in Summer it was hot. My boss decides he likes to have the AC on in the plane. Well during the run-up and preflight check I had forgotten to turn off the AC. Normally my trusty Cirrus SR-22 G3 Turbo can handle a 500 ft. per minute climb no problems. Well today with the terrible combination of high outside air temperature and extra work load on the engine due to the AC being on, ... Flight Safety Sun, 17 May 2009 01:51:07 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/engine-hot-returning-to-airport-t12.htm#20 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/engine-hot-returning-to-airport-t12.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/rate-fbo-f5/landmark-aviation-scottsdale-arizona-t11.htm jared_despain
Landmark Aviation, Scottsdale, Arizona.]]> Rate FBO Sun, 17 May 2009 00:55:08 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/rate-fbo-f5/landmark-aviation-scottsdale-arizona-t11.htm#19 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/rate-fbo-f5/landmark-aviation-scottsdale-arizona-t11.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/piper-exec-criticizes-washington-t10.htm jared_despain Piper CEO: World Is Out To Ground General Aviation By Chad Trautvetter April 23, 2009 Business Aviation, General Aviation While he believes the recession will end soon, Piper Aircraft president and CEO James Bass said the effect of the U.S. government’s “assault” on general aviation will linger much longer. His remarks, made Tuesday at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., were a biting criticism of government officials and media outlets that are spreading the off-base ... News and Events Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:36:59 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/piper-exec-criticizes-washington-t10.htm#18 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/piper-exec-criticizes-washington-t10.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/the-air-safety-foundation-t9.htm jared_despain At http://www.asf.org you can do safety seminars that increase pilot awareness and each certificate is applied to the FAA Wings program. I recently renewed my aircraft insurance and one of the questions asked me was if I had completed some ASF programs, I had completed 6 in 2008 and therefore the insurance company rewarded me with a discount on my premium. Each program varies in length from 30 minutes to an hour. They entertaining and well worth the time. www.asf.org Flight Safety Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:47:29 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/the-air-safety-foundation-t9.htm#17 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/flight-safety-f21/the-air-safety-foundation-t9.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/henderson-near-miss-t8.htm Mattman So my brother and I were flying a rich guy from Salina, UT(44U) to Henderson, NV(HND) in a Cirrus SR22-GTS Turbo. It was wind the whole way down but a relatively smooth flight. When we got to Henderson, we had to fly around a bit while the traffic controllers were directing the other higher priority aircraft. We landed, had lunch and started back home. When we took off, the wind started to blow us off to the left but my brother corrected with ease. All was well on out climb out. The ... The Pilot Lounge Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:13:14 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/henderson-near-miss-t8.htm#12 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/henderson-near-miss-t8.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/incredible-king-air-landing-t6.htm jared_despain MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- It's a nightmarish scenario straight out of the movies: A passenger is forced to land a plane after its pilot becomes incapacitated. Passanger Doug White landed this Super King two-engine turboprop after the pilot fell unconscious. "Descend and maintain 5,000. Just take your time, we'll set you up for the airport," an air traffic controller says. In a calm voice, a passenger responds: "I need to get my throttle set for this descent. I ... The Pilot Lounge Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:11:07 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/incredible-king-air-landing-t6.htm#7 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/the-pilot-lounge-f3/incredible-king-air-landing-t6.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/air-traffic-control-humor-t7.htm Rain While working the Local Control Position in the control tower at MCCarran International airport, in the early 1960's, Approach control trnsfered control of a Delta Airlines DC-7 to me after clearing the flight for an approach. Here is exactly what the co-pilot said on the radio upon contacting me at the "tower" position: "McCarran Tower, Delta eight oh nine, we're over Boulder City and the weather is fine, we're leaving ten thousand and starting to dive, are we cleared ... Humor/Funny/Comics Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:42:50 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/air-traffic-control-humor-t7.htm#8 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/air-traffic-control-humor-t7.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/crosswinds-forum-up-and-running-t5.htm Admin Hello Everyone, The Forum is up and running. We are very excited to provide a place for pilots. A place for pilots to meet and share stories, experiences, knowledge and to just plain have fun. General aviation is under attack and it is our job as an Aviation Community to bring positive awareness about General Aviation and share these with our neighbor. We at crosswinds forum invite all Pilot, non-pilots and those interested in aviation to register and come, post messages and ... News and Events Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:39:28 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/crosswinds-forum-up-and-running-t5.htm#6 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/news-and-events-f1/crosswinds-forum-up-and-running-t5.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/the-usaf-thunderbirds-t3.htm jared_despain
My son went down to Arizona on a training flight in his T-36 trainer. Upon his arrival he called his father to let him know of his safe arrival.

"Everything went well, dad, except a Thunderbird ran into me."

"That's funny, son, I didn't think the USAF Thunderbirds were in town."

"No, Dad, a Ford Thunderbird ran into my wing on the tarmac."]]> Humor/Funny/Comics Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:27:37 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/the-usaf-thunderbirds-t3.htm#3 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/humor-funny-comics-f20/the-usaf-thunderbirds-t3.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/gyro-f11/a-good-school-to-learn-about-gyrocopters-t4.htm jared_despain
In aviation it seems that there is a flying everything. I didn't believe it and thought that a Gyrocopter was something on video games or out a a James Bond movie. Well they are real and there is a flight school that is everything Gyros-AirGyro Aviation in Spanish Fork Utah. Visit them at www.airgyro.com]]> Gyro Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:30:10 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/gyro-f11/a-good-school-to-learn-about-gyrocopters-t4.htm#4 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/gyro-f11/a-good-school-to-learn-about-gyrocopters-t4.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/experimental-homebuilt-f8/zenith-aircraft-corporation-homebuilt-t2.htm jared_despain My friend just bought a an 85% complete Zenith. It looks like it will be a great airplane. Any suggestions?? Experimental/Homebuilt Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:15:52 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/experimental-homebuilt-f8/zenith-aircraft-corporation-homebuilt-t2.htm#2 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/experimental-homebuilt-f8/zenith-aircraft-corporation-homebuilt-t2.htm http://www.crosswindsforum.com/pilot-supplies-f38/gats-jar-product-suggestion-t1.htm Admin
The GATS Jar is available at all aviation retailers including www.redmountainaviation.net]]> Pilot Supplies Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:10:40 GMT http://www.crosswindsforum.com/pilot-supplies-f38/gats-jar-product-suggestion-t1.htm#1 http://www.crosswindsforum.com/pilot-supplies-f38/gats-jar-product-suggestion-t1.htm