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Yes, that is how the thread started. Heck, I started it. So, on that note, get a buddy to teach the rudiments in a champ and then take lessons in a 172. Total cost for 10 hours in a champ could be as little a few cases of beer. I did that with my nephew and he is grateful for the wonderful...

Well said. Many grass fields were big squares with a wind sock in the middle. Pilots could always take off and land into the wind.

There are folks who learn to fly a tailwheel airplane without an instructor and at a very low cost. Then they go for a checkride with a CFI, demonstrate proficiency and get an endorsement. I've seen it done many times.

I like it!

I've been told that learning to fly in a Stearman wasn't considered a monumental challenge. It is a solid, honest plane that teaches so many things well. I've never flown one; however, maybe one day I'll take a stab at it. These days many view the Stearman as a challenge to fly because many are...

We have both made excellent points. Look underneath our plane. Keep our eyes out of the cockpit at least 80% of the time, or more when around any kind of airfield, and make sure our cockpit mate has his/her eyes outside the cockpit during instrument practice.

You got me there unless you had a gps or some other gadget that shows airfields. Flying under the hood is the most dangerous situation for mid-airs. I learned that in an AOPA seminar a few weeks ago. I would hope your instructor had his head on a swivel while you were focused under the hood...

You should have known you were over an airport before he pulled the throttle. Be proactive. How high were you? Often planes hang out above the traffic pattern.

Congratulations. If you haven't got your tailwheel endorsement, get it. If you haven't become proficient spinning an airplane, get proficient. Of course soloing a sailplane is a good foundation builder too. Just my two cents.

When we fly we are in charge of our destiny. On a motorcycle we have less say. I doubt there are many 'dead right' pilots; however, there are plenty of 'dead right' motorcycle riders.

"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." Mark Twain

Always get permission unless it is an emergency. I fly out of a private field and enjoy the privacy. Landing without permission is rude, irresponsible and inconsiderate. There could be liability insurance issues as well. Crashing at a private field is bad manners. That being said, with an...

Yup. Hydrolock check. The drain valve is to release oil that could accumulate in a lower cylinder.

Pleas feel free to watch part of my preflight. Do you know what the yellow rag is for? And why do I pull the prop through at least seven times?

Stay hydrated. Bring water.

The first spin is an eye-opener. Too bad there are oodles of pilots that have never experienced spins during training.

I am a glider pilot

How many of us received training that could help us deal with an in-flight fire? I know I did! Still a tough situation

How can one get killed in an airplane? My biggest fear is engine failure. Other than that, what else other than being careless?