14 years ago
February 27, 2010
Post #3 - Thats more like it!
Flew to Ogden again today. I invited my friend Trevor to go with me. I feel kind of bad though because we flew a GPS approach and it took us way out west of ogden over The Great Salt Lake, and there isn't very much to see out there. It wasn't a very scenic flight for him. But I think he had fun, none the less. We first flew the GPS then the ILS. Both were partial panel. I feel more comfortable flying approaches partial panel now, but there is definitely room for improvement. Every now and then I slightly omit a certain instrument and get slightly off course or may be 80-100 ft off altitude, but I catch the mistake and correct for it. There is a lot remember and a lot going on during instrument flights. I can imagine how difficult it would be during actual IMC and rough weather. After the two approaches in Ogden we went back to Logan on the GPS 35 approach and landed with no problems. This flight was more normal than the last one, no near mid-air collisions and no close calls with birds. It's nice when flying, but not as interesting to write about. Sorry.
February 24, 2010
Recent Additions
- I've recently added an "Aviation Terms &; Abbreviations" page. It is to help readers understand terms they are unfamiliar with.
- I have added a "Suggestions" page where you can make comments and suggestions of what I should add/change/write about.
- Also, I am in the process of completing my electronic "Flight Time logbook" that will have all of my flights recorded from my actual logbook. Page will be completed and added shortly.
~Daniel
February 23, 2010
Post #2 - KOGD instrument practice approaches
A few close calls, but overall good flight.
Today I flew down to Ogden to practice some IFR approaches. It was my first time going to OGD and I was excited. Justin and I started our flight southbound climbing to 10000 ft. We flew over sardine canyon and intercepted the 331 degree radial of the Ogden VOR and flew inbound. Once we were 10.5 miles away I made a right turn to fly a 10 nautical mile arc around the VOR. After flying the arc for a few minutes I got to the 281 radial and flew inbound to the VOR. This was the beginning of the VOR instrument approach. I continued toward the runway until we reached our minimum altitude and took my hood off. I was able to see runway 7, but we executed a missed approach procedure and performed a climbing left turn back to the VOR. It was a great approach and didn't have any problems.
We were then vectored for an ILS approach. We picked up the localizer and vertical guidance and proceeded inbound without any problem. We then performed another missed approach with a climbing left turn. However, after gaining about 1500 feet of altitude Justin said "Bird!" I looked up from foggles and saw a blackbird about 200 yards in front of us circling, and it was directly in our path! It looked like some kind of hawk.Suddenly it swooped down and I lost sight of it beneath the engine compartment. A short burst of excitement. Then, a few minutes later as we were continuing our climb and I was under the hood (meaning I can't see anything outside, only instruments), Justin said "descend", It turned out that there was a C-130 on a collision course with us. It was slightly above us and to the side, as we were climbing. Justin told me to look up after we descended and I saw the plane pass about 1000ft above us. We were wondering why Air Traffic Control didn't notify us of the plane, because that is part of their job. So that was close call #2.
We then flew the 10 DME arc again and Justin pulled one of the circuit breakers to practice partial panel approaches. He pulled the AHRS, which is the Attitude Heading Reference System. This blacked out my artificial horizon, Heading Situation Indicator, and a few other instruments. I then proceeded on the arc and descended to the runway for another great approach. We then told ATC that we were going home to KLGU (Logan-Cache Airport). However, ATC notified us that there was traffic 2 miles 1 o'clock. He was about 1000 ft above us and climbing to 8000 ft, as we were climbing to 10,000ft. We started looking for him but the mountain covered in snow, rocks, and trees made it hard to see him. Both of us were about to go through the canyon and we were close to the same altitude. Well, we never saw him, but as we were climbing through 8000 and continued climbing, we knew we were safe. We then went home and flew the GPS 35 approach for Logan.
A few close calls, but overall good flight.
Today I flew down to Ogden to practice some IFR approaches. It was my first time going to OGD and I was excited. Justin and I started our flight southbound climbing to 10000 ft. We flew over sardine canyon and intercepted the 331 degree radial of the Ogden VOR and flew inbound. Once we were 10.5 miles away I made a right turn to fly a 10 nautical mile arc around the VOR. After flying the arc for a few minutes I got to the 281 radial and flew inbound to the VOR. This was the beginning of the VOR instrument approach. I continued toward the runway until we reached our minimum altitude and took my hood off. I was able to see runway 7, but we executed a missed approach procedure and performed a climbing left turn back to the VOR. It was a great approach and didn't have any problems.
We were then vectored for an ILS approach. We picked up the localizer and vertical guidance and proceeded inbound without any problem. We then performed another missed approach with a climbing left turn. However, after gaining about 1500 feet of altitude Justin said "Bird!" I looked up from foggles and saw a blackbird about 200 yards in front of us circling, and it was directly in our path! It looked like some kind of hawk.Suddenly it swooped down and I lost sight of it beneath the engine compartment. A short burst of excitement. Then, a few minutes later as we were continuing our climb and I was under the hood (meaning I can't see anything outside, only instruments), Justin said "descend", It turned out that there was a C-130 on a collision course with us. It was slightly above us and to the side, as we were climbing. Justin told me to look up after we descended and I saw the plane pass about 1000ft above us. We were wondering why Air Traffic Control didn't notify us of the plane, because that is part of their job. So that was close call #2.
We then flew the 10 DME arc again and Justin pulled one of the circuit breakers to practice partial panel approaches. He pulled the AHRS, which is the Attitude Heading Reference System. This blacked out my artificial horizon, Heading Situation Indicator, and a few other instruments. I then proceeded on the arc and descended to the runway for another great approach. We then told ATC that we were going home to KLGU (Logan-Cache Airport). However, ATC notified us that there was traffic 2 miles 1 o'clock. He was about 1000 ft above us and climbing to 8000 ft, as we were climbing to 10,000ft. We started looking for him but the mountain covered in snow, rocks, and trees made it hard to see him. Both of us were about to go through the canyon and we were close to the same altitude. Well, we never saw him, but as we were climbing through 8000 and continued climbing, we knew we were safe. We then went home and flew the GPS 35 approach for Logan.
A few close calls, but overall good flight.
February 22, 2010
Post #1 - Welcome
This is my first post on my Flight Adventures blog that will help my friends and family know how and what I am doing in my flying. I currently have about 120 hours of total flying time, and about 80 of which are Pilot in Command (PIC). I received my Private Pilot License on Feb. 2, 2009 and am currently working on my instrument rating while attending Utah State University for a dual Bachelor's in Aviation and Business.
Make sure to become familiar with my blog. I have added a "pictures page" "upcoming flights" and "games", that can be seen on the top right. I will be adding more features later and will keep you posted. Also, after I add more posts, the blog archive can be used to view newer or older posts. Hope you enjoy!
Make sure to become familiar with my blog. I have added a "pictures page" "upcoming flights" and "games", that can be seen on the top right. I will be adding more features later and will keep you posted. Also, after I add more posts, the blog archive can be used to view newer or older posts. Hope you enjoy!