This is what it’s all about! It’s really funny how life works… when I used to fly GA (in training) I’d go get $100 hamburgers every chance I’d get. At that time I just couldn’t wait to fly at an airline. Now I’m an airline captain, and I can’t wait to get back into the fun flying 😂 Keep the videos coming Ron!
Hey Ron, do you ever do a brake/pedal check before landing to make sure the pressure is good in both pedals, in case there’s an issue and you know ahead of time about differential braking? I’m just curious and wondering what the procedure would be in case you only have brakes on one side in a tail-dragger. Thanks!
No I don't because I don't want to land with any residual pressure in the brakes. I have landed with a brake failure and it is not a really difficult issue. Just let the plane roll to a stop slowly with minimal brake pressure if any.
I have noticed when you are flying your biplane when not looking straight ahead you spend more time looking off to the left then you do to the right. Is there any special reason for this?
@@ronrogers I've always thought there were two reasons for the left bias, which probably go back to primary training: 1) Lots of left hand traffic patterns 2) time spent in the left seat looking out the closest window
Hey Ron, I hope you are doing fine. I have two questions for you. First, why the cost of design of B - 29 far exceeded the cost of Manhattan Project, when it was just a piston engine aircraft? Another question is, do you know some pilots, who had flown both B- 29 and B -747 in their entire aviation career?
At the time the B-29 was being developed, jet engine technology was not advanced enough to be useful. Low power, poor fuel efficiency and reliability. I knew some pilots who flew the B-29 in combat but don't remember meeting anyone who had flown both the B-29 and the 747 although I am sure there were plenty who did.
Not sure but may hav been costly due to the speed of development and the large number of aircraft produced. For its time, it was a very advanced design.
This is what it’s all about! It’s really funny how life works… when I used to fly GA (in training) I’d go get $100 hamburgers every chance I’d get. At that time I just couldn’t wait to fly at an airline. Now I’m an airline captain, and I can’t wait to get back into the fun flying 😂
Keep the videos coming Ron!
Ahhhh retirement looks great Ron !!
Pilot Pete's is on our list of places to go. Just finished installing ADSB out a week ago. Engine currently apart though.
My favorite restaurant!
I'm looking forward to the day you get your cameras plugged into the intercom. Hint hint. :)
The recorder and breakout cable should be arriving today! Stand by!!
Enjoyed the flight
Thanks!
Why am I craving hamburgers at 9am? 😂
Because Pilot Pete's makes the best!
@@stevezastrow9252 do they deliver? 😂
I didn't think anybody wore those leather helmets anymore
They are great!
Ron, is that a Gibson & Barnes leather helmet you have?
Yes it is!
Hey Ron, do you ever do a brake/pedal check before landing to make sure the pressure is good in both pedals, in case there’s an issue and you know ahead of time about differential braking? I’m just curious and wondering what the procedure would be in case you only have brakes on one side in a tail-dragger. Thanks!
No I don't because I don't want to land with any residual pressure in the brakes. I have landed with a brake failure and it is not a really difficult issue. Just let the plane roll to a stop slowly with minimal brake pressure if any.
Ah, ok! Thanks Ron!
I have noticed when you are flying your biplane when not looking straight ahead you spend more time looking off to the left then you do to the right. Is there any special reason for this?
Interesting, I have not noticed that and don't know why the preference.
@@ronrogers I've always thought there were two reasons for the left bias, which probably go back to primary training:
1) Lots of left hand traffic patterns
2) time spent in the left seat looking out the closest window
I thought about it a while and think I may be sending time looking at the Garmin 660 navigating. (left side of instrument panel).
Hey Ron, I hope you are doing fine. I have two questions for you. First, why the cost of design of B - 29 far exceeded the cost of Manhattan Project, when it was just a piston engine aircraft? Another question is, do you know some pilots, who had flown both B- 29 and B -747 in their entire aviation career?
At the time the B-29 was being developed, jet engine technology was not advanced enough to be useful. Low power, poor fuel efficiency and reliability. I knew some pilots who flew the B-29 in combat but don't remember meeting anyone who had flown both the B-29 and the 747 although I am sure there were plenty who did.
@@ronrogers I got it. But why was it such a costly development? Even costlier than the Manhattan Project.
Not sure but may hav been costly due to the speed of development and the large number of aircraft produced. For its time, it was a very advanced design.