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Operations => Aviation & Flying Activities => Topic started by: Thunderbird on November 01, 2014, 08:37:34 PM

Title: Just had my first flight!
Post by: Thunderbird on November 01, 2014, 08:37:34 PM
This morning I had my first flight in a small airplane/O'ride. It was amazing. For the first five minutes my mouth was open out of amazement.

I have been on an aircraft before, but this was so different. I had the front passenger seat and even got to try out the controls.

It was the best moment of my life, and I'm not exaggerating at all.I'm now absolutely sure I want a job as a pilot.

What should I expect for my first glider ride?
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: Eclipse on November 01, 2014, 09:03:18 PM
Less noise, more sky.

Congrats...
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: PHall on November 02, 2014, 12:47:32 AM
And if your Glider flight uses a winch to launch you'll love the climb!
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: XxJake114xX on November 02, 2014, 11:33:26 AM
In glider fights you have a waaay larger viewing angle: up, front, behind, left, right. Sometimes it gets hot because you are in thermals, so try and dress light. There is a high chance of seeing birds fly around you...

Oh and you are more open to G Forces ( you can feel them better  >:D)
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: HollywoodGhostRider on December 29, 2014, 08:10:37 AM
You will definitely enjoy your first Glider Flight as the sound of silence is beautiful in the air!  :)
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: JacobAnn on December 29, 2014, 11:29:14 AM
After several thousand hours of powered flight I'm still looking forward to my first glider flight one of these days.
Title: Re: Just had my first flight!
Post by: CadetSnuffy on January 15, 2015, 10:07:37 PM
This is pretty much what you'll experience with a glider.

All the joys and wonder of powered flight - all the noise = a much better experience!