Using STRATUX |
I started working with the STRATUX project for ADSB in the cockpit.
I have two articles on the left about what it takes to
build the STRATUX and some Tweaks necessary.
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updating the site again |
After a very long break, approximately 12 years, I am finally updating my Aviation Information Site.
Many life changing events like health, jobs and family have kept me from flying and out of the cockpit.
However, I am again pursuing my private pilot license again and updating the site. Stay tuned for new
information to include training flights.
Although I have been following changes in aviation technology, it is interesting to look back at some
of the links that I had here and most of them are completely obsolete. Even dynamic web sites have changed
since I started this site.
Most of the articles or links in the left and rights menus have been updated or removed due to dead links or
just being irrelevant.
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Back in the cockpit.. |
After many months, I am back in the cockpit and on the schedule.
Tuesday, Sept 9th was the first time back behind the controls. With that, I
thought that we might just go and do some touch and goes around the pattern.
Well, it turned out that I got to do things like Steep turns, Power-on and power-off
stalls, emergency descent, loss of power -- you know, easy stuff...
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Keep ATC a Government Function |
Now personally, I believe that Air Traffic Control should be a governmental function.
The move right now is to privatize this function. However it is unclear of how
much would be privatized.
Here is an MP3 recording from an ATC Flight
Service Station working a real emergency. I must warn the listener, it is a
sobering thing to hear.
This recording was produced by the
National Association of Air Traffic Specialists
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Thoughts about guns in the cockpit? |
Now this one is a touchy subject, but to put it in context
listen to this MP3 that I came across.
Enjoy!
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My Second Solo!! |
Tuesday, Jan. 28, I was able to do my supervised solo! Wow!
I ended up doing 9 laps around KCRG and then called it enough. It was
so strange to be sitting there all by myself after over a year and a half of lessons.
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Nathan's Birthday Flight |
On Oct. 26, 2002-- my son, Nathan Poolson, turned 7. So, I worked
it out with my flight instructor to take Nathan for a little discovery
flight. Here is my son
flying 2MA
out of Craig
Municipal Airport.
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Why Fly? www.GAservingAmerica.org |
General Aviation has been getting a bad name from all of the
negative, yet incorrect and uneducated media coverage.
AOPA has created
an incredable
site that truly explains what General Aviation is all about.
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I finally Soloed! |
On Oct. 29, 2002, I finally Soloed! My Journal has more information
about this major milestone.
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Why this site? |
This site has been developed since I had more information about Aviation
than I knew that to do with. With so many links to so many
things which Pilots and Flying enthusiasts would appreciate, I put them
here so that others could benefit from this info.
I am constantly adding new links and will even be adding new sections to
even further refine what I already have in place. In fact, I have just
finished updating this site to facilitate easier changes.
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About the Weather Info here |
The weather information links here allow for a good grasp of current and forecast weather conditions
for planning a flight. This information also allows for almost realtime
local and national weather conditions.
However, this site is only used for reference and will give you a better "picture"
of conditions as you obtain an Official Weather Briefing! You
MUST obtain an official Weather briefing via your local FSS or (800)WX
BRIEF.
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