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Title: 2018 National Conference
Post by: wacapgh on August 16, 2018, 06:53:09 PM
It's a short flight down the coast, and I'm going to take advantage of Cessna-Instructor G1000 Ground School to enhance my Observer skills.

Anyone else?
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 16, 2018, 08:04:07 PM
I'll be there Wednesday night thru Sunday...
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: MSG Mac on August 16, 2018, 10:10:11 PM
Arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: SarDragon on August 16, 2018, 10:18:52 PM
Wednesday through Sunday.
Major Malfunction may or may not be in attendance.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: PHall on August 16, 2018, 11:51:35 PM
Thursday through Sunday playing a little hooky Friday.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Chappie on August 17, 2018, 03:13:46 AM
Arriving Tuesday afternoon and departing Thursday morning. 
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: audiododd on August 17, 2018, 07:52:27 AM
Was gonna - bought tickets and everything.  Movers are coming the next week, so I had to canx  :(
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 17, 2018, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: PHall on August 16, 2018, 11:51:35 PM
Thursday through Sunday playing a little hooky Friday.

"Sir, step away from Mickey and nobody gets hurt."
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 17, 2018, 02:21:19 PM
Quote from: Chappie on August 17, 2018, 03:13:46 AM
Arriving Tuesday afternoon and departing Thursday morning.

Paul, let me and Elliott know where you are on Wednesday night, we'll come to you.

I have the Bootcamp on Thursday, so I'll definitely be engaged.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 17, 2018, 08:55:43 PM
Haven't even left yet and already we're delayed.  Good thing I'm flying almost a week early.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Laplace on August 22, 2018, 02:24:22 AM
Coming in Wednesday through Sat afternoon.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: wacapgh on August 22, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
My brain is full of G-1000 information  :o A very good class.

Looking at the schedule, it appears that we could have a CAP Talk meet on Friday evening (post 1700). Thursday and Saturday evenings have receptions and the banquet.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: etodd on August 22, 2018, 10:34:19 PM
Quote from: wacapgh on August 22, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
My brain is full of G-1000 information  :o A very good class.


If you're new to it, all I can say is "use it or lose it". While its still fresh, get out there and fly, fly, fly, to drill it in.

Of course, sitting in the hangar with the APU plugged in can be good as well.  I have a number of hours "hangar flying" the G1000. :)
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 22, 2018, 10:45:14 PM
My MHT-MDW-RNO-SNA-SoCal-San Diego-Anaheim journey is almost complete. See you lads in 2hrs or so!!
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: wacapgh on August 24, 2018, 01:56:11 PM
Tonight, I'll try and grab one of the tables in the lobby about 1900.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 24, 2018, 04:33:43 PM
I'll be in "Orange County 2" at 1:30 for "Using Community Engagement as a Recruiting Tool" :)

Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Spam on August 24, 2018, 06:42:38 PM
Quote from: NIN on August 17, 2018, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: PHall on August 16, 2018, 11:51:35 PM
Thursday through Sunday playing a little hooky Friday.

"Sir, step away from Mickey and nobody gets hurt."


"Sorry folks, the parks closed. The Moose out front shoulda told ya"!


On a serious note, for some of us at least CAP conferences are not a paid holiday. As an approver, I would be forced to disallow a nights stay if all you did that day was go to Wally World (for example) so everyone, be sure you are submitting accurate claims for when you go play hooky  :D. If you are a member who is travelling for CAP conferences using any appropriated or corporate funds, and you are submitting receipts, remember you should remove and not claim reimbursement for any days that you take off from CAP business to go to Disney or on non-CAP business. I just non concurred at Wing level on a reimbursement request and am awaiting a revised justification (I've been told they got caught by the DC airports closing, but all such exceptions need to be auditable and justifiable in the light of day).

Ref: CAPR 173-1 15 NOVEMBER 2012 and your units approved financial procedures.

So lets keep it accurate and clean....

R/s
Spam

(Man, when I was a cadet NCO I woulda screamed if I'da known I'd be dealing with stuff like this one day)



Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 24, 2018, 10:00:56 PM
Phil is local and retired. Pretty sure he isn't doing anything to rake CAP over the coals.

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Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Spam on August 24, 2018, 10:35:01 PM

Didn't say or mean to imply that he or you or anyone else was!

If that's how that came across, I do apologize in specific, while in a general sense I still stand by the cautionary point, which I don't think is "coal-raking".

V/r
Spam

Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: wacapgh on August 25, 2018, 01:35:16 AM
There are four tables in the lobby, Hopefully, one will be unused and I'll be there in about 20 minutes. Look for "CT".
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: SarDragon on August 26, 2018, 03:45:36 AM
Quote from: SarDragon on August 16, 2018, 10:18:52 PM
Wednesday through Sunday.
Major Malfunction may or may not be in attendance.
He showed up today. The generals and colonels had a great appreciation for the comedic relief. I thank them all.

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Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Spam on August 26, 2018, 08:05:41 PM
Quote from: Spam on August 24, 2018, 10:35:01 PM

Didn't say or mean to imply that he or you or anyone else was!

If that's how that came across, I do apologize in specific, while in a general sense I still stand by the cautionary point, which I don't think is "coal-raking".

V/r
Spam


Once again, I want to personally and publicly apologize to PHall for appearing to "slime" him with my comment. I see how that reply could easily be taken as targeted at him, when I want to assure everyone that it was not (I should never have used the word "you", for example).

Phil, I am deeply sorry and sincerely hope you'll forgive me for the poor phrasing and timing.

Very Respectfully,
Spam


Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: NIN on August 26, 2018, 09:13:07 PM
Flying home now, long, long, long week for me. (this is day 9)

Remind me not to be silly when we go to Baltimore. :)
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: SarDragon on August 26, 2018, 10:03:07 PM
Quote from: NIN on August 26, 2018, 09:13:07 PM
Flying home now, long, long, long week for me. (this is day 9)

Remind me not to be silly when we go to Baltimore. :)
Su-u-u-re...

Do I need to remind you before you head down there next year?

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Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: chuckmilam on August 27, 2018, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: NIN on August 26, 2018, 09:13:07 PM
Remind me not to be silly when we go to Baltimore. :)

Baltimore? Is that the location of the 2019 conference?



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Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: PHall on August 27, 2018, 12:55:29 PM
Quote from: chuckmilam on August 27, 2018, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: NIN on August 26, 2018, 09:13:07 PM
Remind me not to be silly when we go to Baltimore. :)

Baltimore? Is that the location of the 2019 conference?



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Yes. As posted on national's website.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: chuckmilam on August 27, 2018, 12:57:04 PM
Thanks.  Currently, the website is showing a full page of malformed header material, at least on mobile.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: G+10 on August 30, 2018, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: wacapgh on August 22, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
Of course, sitting in the hangar with the APU plugged in can be good as well.  I have a number of hours "hangar flying" the G1000. :)

X-Plane and similar simulators are great for stuff like that.

John
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: etodd on August 30, 2018, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: G+10 on August 30, 2018, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: wacapgh on August 22, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
Of course, sitting in the hangar with the APU plugged in can be good as well.  I have a number of hours "hangar flying" the G1000. :)

X-Plane and similar simulators are great for stuff like that.

John

Yes, for concepts.  But for muscle memory of being able to reach over and turn knobs and push buttons quickly and efficiently, theres just nothing like practicing with the real thing. And if the engine isn't turning, the plane is free. I'll pull it up to the hangar door, so its still in the shade, yet can see just enough sky to get a satellite or two.  :)
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: Eclipse on August 30, 2018, 09:12:21 PM
http://Pilot training 2018:
Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least:

Dual: 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
3 hours of cross country flight training in a single engine airplane;
3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least:
a) 1 cross country flight of over 100 nm total distance; and
b) 10 T/O's and 10 landings to a full stop with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport.
3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane; and
3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the 60 days prior to the practical test.
Solo: 10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
5 hours of solo cross country flying;
1 solo cross country flight of at least 150nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of at least 50nm between T/O and landings; and
3 T/O's and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.

http://Pilot Training 2028:
"OK Google - fly to Missouri"
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: PHall on August 30, 2018, 09:13:51 PM
Quote from: etodd on August 30, 2018, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: G+10 on August 30, 2018, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: wacapgh on August 22, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
Of course, sitting in the hangar with the APU plugged in can be good as well.  I have a number of hours "hangar flying" the G1000. :)

X-Plane and similar simulators are great for stuff like that.

John

Yes, for concepts.  But for muscle memory of being able to reach over and turn knobs and push buttons quickly and efficiently, theres just nothing like practicing with the real thing. And if the engine isn't turning, the plane is free. I'll pull it up to the hangar door, so its still in the shade, yet can see just enough sky to get a satellite or two.  :)

It's good for learning the "switchology" and the basic procedures for operating the system.
Gotta crawl before you can walk.
Title: Re: 2018 National Conference
Post by: etodd on August 30, 2018, 11:37:03 PM

Edited after I got the joke. LOL