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learntolandshort created a new forum topic I think the Ozarks are an under appreciated gemWe did a STOL Tips seminar down there several years ago and got to see a bunch of super cool strips in the process. I was impressed with how awesome the area was, and how much I didn't realize was there....2018-06-10 13:06:18 -
learntolandshort created a new forum topic Chasing the eclipse at FL450 at 460 knots during totalityGtVw1JUxA-I Probably one of the more surreal moments I have witnessed. I am sure these have been posted to death, but for me it was one of the cooler things in aviation I have done.2017-08-23 00:23:29
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learntolandshort created a new forum topic STOL tips Seminar Phoenix slots still open Feb 11-12Hi everyone. We have a few slots open for our STOL tips seminar in Phoenix. My website was hacked and down for about a month causing us to have plenty of seats available. If you know of anyone who might...2017-01-04 16:21:20
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learntolandshort created a new forum topic STOL tips backcountry flying seminar DatesWe finally have some dates for some upcoming seminars. These are based on the STOL Tips article and video series off of here. We have had anything from Bonanzas to J3s show up. We try to keep these...2016-10-07 15:46:26
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learntolandshort created a new forum topic STOL tips Seminar at OshkoshHi folks, I will be giving an in depth look at our STOL tips series at 2 seminars at Oshkosh this year. They will both be at the pilot proficiency center at 9 am. The first one will be Wednesday and...2016-07-21 15:30:16
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learntolandshort created a new forum topic the RAF Seeks Congressional Airstrip FundingI am sure all of us on here are aware of theraf.org, but I am always in awe when I see announcements like this from them. Having worked extensively with the BLM here in Colorado and Texas, I can't tell...2015-04-01 15:10:25
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I actually fly my approaches at neutral trim and just muscle my way through the approach. That is pretty close to takeoff trim in most planes and that basically takes care of the go around problem. I actually do it out of habit because it gives me a little more surface area on the elevator in the2015-03-01 05:15:20
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learntolandshort created a new forum topic return of the long-wing Maule?after several talks with the factory, I have learned they are thinking about resurrecting the long-wing that was in production from 84-94. I believe there is viability to this project, but perhaps I am...2015-02-23 18:44:16
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Jim, Thanks! I love that you realized that the bounce was staged, it turns out it is harder than you think to intentionally land hard. When looking through my videos I have plenty of aborts, but the cameras didn't really show them as interesting so we set out to recreate a hard landing. Its hard2014-12-30 17:27:13
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Jim, Thanks for the kind words. It is always nice to have some feedback particularly from people with your experience. No plans for a book though! -Patrick2014-07-10 15:33:14
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Thanks! They are fairly time consuming to put together so I appreciate that you find them helpful. Thanks for the kind words. Patrick2014-06-05 15:22:22
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learntolandshort added a new comment in The Approach - TakeoffJim Thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot coming from someone with your experience. I couldn't agree with you more it seems that people don't like sharing videos of their planes all heavy and piggy on a warm day :-) I will email you; I actually don't think I know the piece you are talking a2014-04-22 03:34:05
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learntolandshort replied in forum topic Fantastic new video: The ApproachSeveral people have emailed me or PM me about what kind of AOA indicator that was. I wasn't real sure so I finally got an answer from the current owner of that plane which was just an inventory bird for...2013-12-31 15:02:13
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learntolandshort replied in forum topic Fantastic new video: The ApproachI have a vernier throttle on the maule and I really like it. I put the "button" in my palm; my index finger on the "dash" and I don't ever have to think about where the throttle is since my index finger...2013-12-29 07:26:27
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learntolandshort replied in forum topic Fantastic new video: The Approach@ezflap Where we live we get a lot of trashy air. Rarely is the wind smooth and one directional. Because you are really using gravity and not power the effect of the turbulence seems to be less,...2013-12-28 15:33:35
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learntolandshort replied in forum topic Fantastic new video: The ApproachWow! Thanks for all the kind words. I would be lying if I said that one didn't take a long time to make, the next few should be a heck of a lot easier. I looked through here real quick, but have...2013-12-27 16:48:33
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learntolandshort replied in forum topic do you think this performance upgrade was worth 15K?No big deal, but pitch is measured in inches. This assumes that if the air were a solid (think jello) and there is no "slippage" of the prop as it rotates, it pulls itself forward through that medium...2013-09-11 09:19:56