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A “Daily” at 5,000 feet
I referenced that I flew a plane a few weeks ago, and here’s the final product: “How to Get Your Private Pilot’s Certificate.” I was absolutely terrified to do this shoot, because I do have a history of having a fear of heights (which I guess is better now, considering I did this and go rock climbing with some regularity). Flying a plane is something I’d never even thought to try, but now I would love to do it again sometime. We flew the Cessna over Santa Monica and Venice, and it was absolutely beautiful. I did have a moment of “Oh crap” when he wanted me to start some major turns, but we got through them eventually!
See? Now if I’m ever on your flight and the pilot goes unconscious, I can probably rescue everyone! Uhh… maybe not.
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Great Daily! I’ve always had a desire to get my pilot’s license, but, as your show mentions, the cost is generally prohibitive to make it a casual hobby. I did have the pleasure of taking an introductory flight out of Stockton (KSCK) in a Piper Tomahawk about a year and a half ago (as birthday present from my wife) and it was a blast. I’d highly recommend it to anyone.
Additionally, VATSIM, an online network of pilots, ATC and the network to support it is available for many flight simulation programs, including Microsoft Flight Simulator. For more information, you can read my post about how I use it here: http://www.dotevan.com/2008/02/08/flight-simulation/ or check out VATSIM directly: http://www.vatsim.net
Cheers!
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#13 written by Dwayne 3 years ago
As with several of the above posters, I’d love to pursue flying as a hobby. However, cost is a major factor for many, including myself.
Years ago, I had the opportunity to fly with a friend who had just received his pilot’s license and he let me fly his 152 for a good 20 minutes (ascents/descents, turns, getting into the pattern and setting it up for final). That was probably the best experience in a plane for me, ever!
Keep up the great work at Mahalo and being from Hawaii, “Aloha”.
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Loved the learning to fly episode. It’s always good when aviation gets some positive coverage.
I would differ with your guy’s estimate of $12K to learn to fly. Maybe in the heart of LA. But there are lots of more economical alternatives. One of the links on your show page even quoted a more realistic $5-$9K.
You should take a couple more lessons. It will help with your flying fear. And you might discover you love it.
WARNING BLATANT PLUG AHEAD: Check out my podcast, “Uncontrolled Airspace” for a weekly taste of the joys of flying.
Keep up the great work with MD.
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“hello Guvner”… are you having a laugh.
That was almost as bad as Dick Van Dyke.
I was enjoying the video right up until that point
Great video, but you still won’t get me up in one of those tiny planes. I’ve jumped out of a few large ones in a previous career and I have a major fear of flying (lack of being in control ??). Don’t know if getting a licence would cure that, but I still don’t like the idea of getting in something with just one engine.
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#18 written by Viniine Boombots 3 years ago
I found out about Mahalo through TWIT. The flying video was great. Brought back a lot of memories. I’m glad you used the correct terminology; Pilot’s Certificate. Most people will say license. The other half is the Medical Certification, without this piece of paper the pilot’s cert is worthless. I flew Cessna’s during the 70′s. Two things prevented me from continuing… new baby son, my wife, and the 70′s gas shortage… okay so that’s three. Only the first two were important anyway.
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Cool, that reminds me when i was child and i was alowed to sale a ferry ship very cool but i had to climb the front of it in order to go to the cabin, the fact is that i have fear of heights to hmm i aslo remember when i refuse to walk on the staircase at moro rock on sequoia :S.
PS. You should do a show about how to lose fear of heights.