August 2024, I flew Billings MT to Chicago. Getting off the plane the Captain was at the door wishing everyone well. The Captain happened to be, Captain Cristy! I was so taken aback, I stopped and had to take a second look to make sure. I stuck my hand out for a shack and said, “I’m a subscriber of yours and Dan’s “. Of course she shook my hand. And I had to move on because 50 other people were behind me. I really felt like a little awe struck kid seeing her.
In 1980, Bob who was the only one at the Georgetown Airport literally at that time told me to Never tell the FAA Anything. lol He was my instructor who soloed me after 8 hours in a Tomahawk so I could follow him back from Brownwood where he purchased a Citabria.
I heard discovery flights mentioned. If I ever was able to get to Texas, I would love to go on a discovery flight in Lola, with a catch: Dan sits in the right seat, and Baylee sits in the left seat.
I get the safety aspects, but the FAA basically scares good people into doing bad things for their health out of fear of losing medical. I think twice about seeing a doctor when I don’t feel good because the FAA prefers ignorance over honesty.
I definitely loved helicopters more in a lot of ways. Just the cost mainly put me off finishing my license and a little bit of the stigma stuff. I did intend to go back after getting my instrument but never did.
So, Christy is a Gear Head???!!!??? How cool! Mustang five speed, huh? How many speeding tickets? 😛 Dan, helicopter pilot. Good deal, I do hope you can find a use for it, and built your hours. Christy, I hope you can get your seaplane rating. Back in the 1980s, I took a severe electrical shock, 1,200 volts. Thankfully, it was low current, but enough to do damage to my brain to the point of causing a form of epilepsy called 'Complex Partial Seizure Disorder.' I took medication until a little after the turn of the century, when all my seizures had disappeared. Now, if I had a seizure, unless I was talking to you, or you were sitting looking at me, you wouldn't know I was having one. Unfortunately, a few years ago, I started having something which was almost, but not quite, totally unlike the seizures I had before (respects to the late Douglas Adams). Earlier this year, I had another EEG, and it showed that I still has haveing epileptic activity. That totally crushed any dream of ever sitting in the left seat again. Now, I don't have the money to fly anyway, so it was a moot point, but I could dream. Now, I can't even dream. So, I said all that to simply say this. You only go around once, there is no missed approach in life to break off and try the approach again. Go for the gusto, and if that means your seaplane rating, or your helicopter license, or whatever, even if you never use it, go do it, because you don't know what's going to happen to you to prevent you from every doing it again. By the way, if either of you get up to the Pacific Northwest and feel like getting this old, non-active pilot back in the air for a bit, I would like that if it can be done. 🥰😋😁
….been there, done that (and quit that). Helicopters are awesome machines to fly but, the thing with helicopters is that it’s not something you can do part time. You either stay flying often and stay REALLY proficient or is better not to fly them at all. Hopefully you find a way to make it work!!!
I am 66 years old other than typical aches and discomforts am relatively healthy. Started out seeking my PPL late 80s/90s which I completed everything except for never finishing my FAA check-ride. Unfortunately between then and now I lost logbook which I had around 50-50 hrs. I guess my question what is yall's opinion if worth at 66 starting over seeking my PPL? I recently flew total of 3 hours with an instructor. To my surprise he put me through all of the paces and he rarely ever touched the controls. I am torn!
For sure go for it! Any chance you can recover some of that training you did way back? That could save you some time and cost. But from scratch you could get the ticket in 3-6 months.
I lost my medical about 4 years ago, working for SkyWest. My airline was of ABSOLUTELY ZERO help! I had many friends reach out and help me as much as they could but management, as usual, was worthless. There are various arguements about unions and ALPA but if the pilots had them it would be different.
Crazy story about helicopter. Commercial with 30 hr. is really crazy. Imagine boarding a helicopter with a 30 hour guy? Not a good idea I guess. There is not enough practice for this. A really stupid rule. How about 150 hours at least? Dan don’t get me wrong. Its great what are you doing. I meant this in general. And glad to hear, Christy is doing good again. Nice podcast. And can not wait to hear about your copter licence. Dan you will make it. Trust yourself. 😊❤
A Mustang? Mid-life crisis? Most South African cars are manual transmissions, and out of the 6 cars that I've owned only two have been automatics so I understand how you feel, Christy.
The Robinson is the absolute WORST helicopter design. There's not a rotorcraft out there with a worst safety record on mast bumping. I'd encourage new pilots to get in almost any other helicopter to train other than a Robinson. Sorry. Not sorry. :)
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August 2024, I flew Billings MT to Chicago. Getting off the plane the Captain was at the door wishing everyone well. The Captain happened to be, Captain Cristy! I was so taken aback, I stopped and had to take a second look to make sure. I stuck my hand out for a shack and said, “I’m a subscriber of yours and Dan’s “. Of course she shook my hand. And I had to move on because 50 other people were behind me.
I really felt like a little awe struck kid seeing her.
Love it D & C Great episode!
👍✅ Good to see Christy again! Tks guys
Hope youre back in the air soon Christy!
It's weird seeing Christy dressed up and not wearing her sectional chart leggings. Those are absolutely cool.
In 1980, Bob who was the only one at the Georgetown Airport literally at that time told me to Never tell the FAA Anything. lol He was my instructor who soloed me after 8 hours in a Tomahawk so I could follow him back from Brownwood where he purchased a Citabria.
I heard discovery flights mentioned. If I ever was able to get to Texas, I would love to go on a discovery flight in Lola, with a catch: Dan sits in the right seat, and Baylee sits in the left seat.
I get the safety aspects, but the FAA basically scares good people into doing bad things for their health out of fear of losing medical. I think twice about seeing a doctor when I don’t feel good because the FAA prefers ignorance over honesty.
Yay audio
I guess NORDO isn't a great idea??
@@TakingOff still watched it to boost the watch time. Until it was removed😂
Appreciate it!
cancel 7600, radio is fixed now. 😃😃😃😃😃
I definitely loved helicopters more in a lot of ways. Just the cost mainly put me off finishing my license and a little bit of the stigma stuff. I did intend to go back after getting my instrument but never did.
So, Christy is a Gear Head???!!!??? How cool! Mustang five speed, huh? How many speeding tickets? 😛
Dan, helicopter pilot. Good deal, I do hope you can find a use for it, and built your hours. Christy, I hope you can get your seaplane rating.
Back in the 1980s, I took a severe electrical shock, 1,200 volts. Thankfully, it was low current, but enough to do damage to my brain to the point of causing a form of epilepsy called 'Complex Partial Seizure Disorder.' I took medication until a little after the turn of the century, when all my seizures had disappeared. Now, if I had a seizure, unless I was talking to you, or you were sitting looking at me, you wouldn't know I was having one. Unfortunately, a few years ago, I started having something which was almost, but not quite, totally unlike the seizures I had before (respects to the late Douglas Adams). Earlier this year, I had another EEG, and it showed that I still has haveing epileptic activity. That totally crushed any dream of ever sitting in the left seat again. Now, I don't have the money to fly anyway, so it was a moot point, but I could dream. Now, I can't even dream.
So, I said all that to simply say this. You only go around once, there is no missed approach in life to break off and try the approach again. Go for the gusto, and if that means your seaplane rating, or your helicopter license, or whatever, even if you never use it, go do it, because you don't know what's going to happen to you to prevent you from every doing it again.
By the way, if either of you get up to the Pacific Northwest and feel like getting this old, non-active pilot back in the air for a bit, I would like that if it can be done. 🥰😋😁
Thumbs up 👍 flying on thanks.
….been there, done that (and quit that). Helicopters are awesome machines to fly but, the thing with helicopters is that it’s not something you can do part time. You either stay flying often and stay REALLY proficient or is better not to fly them at all.
Hopefully you find a way to make it work!!!
Have you autorotated yet??? I was a crewman in a Sikorsky H3 Sea King for 4 years.
Yes, that’s what has been hard for me
Hey I can hear you!! 😃 👂🏻
I am 66 years old other than typical aches and discomforts am relatively healthy. Started out seeking my PPL late 80s/90s which I completed everything except for never finishing my FAA check-ride. Unfortunately between then and now I lost logbook which I had around 50-50 hrs. I guess my question what is yall's opinion if worth at 66 starting over seeking my PPL? I recently flew total of 3 hours with an instructor. To my surprise he put me through all of the paces and he rarely ever touched the controls. I am torn!
For sure go for it! Any chance you can recover some of that training you did way back? That could save you some time and cost. But from scratch you could get the ticket in 3-6 months.
I am 69 and just started my instrument. You can do whatever you want! Age is mostly mental..
I lost my medical about 4 years ago, working for SkyWest. My airline was of ABSOLUTELY ZERO help! I had many friends reach out and help me as much as they could but management, as usual, was worthless. There are various arguements about unions and ALPA but if the pilots had them it would be different.
Crazy story about helicopter. Commercial with 30 hr. is really crazy. Imagine boarding a helicopter with a 30 hour guy? Not a good idea I guess. There is not enough practice for this. A really stupid rule. How about 150 hours at least? Dan don’t get me wrong. Its great what are you doing. I meant this in general. And glad to hear, Christy is doing good again. Nice podcast. And can not wait to hear about your copter licence. Dan you will make it. Trust yourself. 😊❤
A talkie !
Will you get the helicopter turbine engine add-on?? That would be cool..
Gotta make sure you don’t lift the audio line when you lift the ground to get rid of the ground loop.
Squawking 7600
I would love to get a Helicopter license. But the flying would be almost 100% for fun only. And would want to fly from my house.
Wow audio much better
Apparently a podcast needs audio. 😎
As long as she did not get the clotshot!
A Mustang? Mid-life crisis? Most South African cars are manual transmissions, and out of the 6 cars that I've owned only two have been automatics so I understand how you feel, Christy.
Fly experimental...much more affordable.
I searched for the title and got this video th-cam.com/video/rrXSP1fbr6A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mYvgDkgTJt7jo5q7
The Robinson is the absolute WORST helicopter design. There's not a rotorcraft out there with a worst safety record on mast bumping. I'd encourage new pilots to get in almost any other helicopter to train other than a Robinson. Sorry. Not sorry. :)
Do you think medical is a greater concern for female pilots
Great question