These shows are for those who live vicariously through others (I'm going to say tongue-in-cheek) ADVENTURES. I would guess that most of us don't really care for these shows because we live our lives and our chosen activities firsthand, not staring at the boob tube. The people that live for the "next episode" couldn't give a rats ass about reality. Their the same people that have the mindset that "if it's on the internet, it's true". They'll never participate to find out for themselves what's B.S. and what's not. When I meet these people they are usually quick to say they have "always wanted to ....(fly, dive, parachute, whatever)" followed by several reasons why they never did. I don't have much patience for those types.

Okay, off my soapbox.

Rich

PittsDriver wrote:These shows are for those who live vicariously through others (I'm going to say tongue-in-cheek) ADVENTURES. I would guess that most of us don't really care for these shows because we live our lives and our chosen activities firsthand, not staring at the boob tube. The people that live for the "next episode" couldn't give a rats ass about reality. Their the same people that have the mindset that "if it's on the internet, it's true". They'll never participate to find out for themselves what's B.S. and what's not. When I meet these people they are usually quick to say they have "always wanted to ....(fly, dive, parachute, whatever)" followed by several reasons why they never did. I don't have much patience for those types.

Can't argue with you as a general statement. I will say that I, as someone who absolutely grabs life and lives it, did love Flying Wild Alaska though. The overly dramatic shot making and interstitial music was forgivable because they otherwise did a credible job at presenting aviation in Alaska, a family that clearly loved one another, a business running with different challenges than most of us face and adorable, charismatic Ariel who is still working hard to reduce the suicide rate in native communities.

clippwagon wrote:CC Poppycock

rw2 wrote:

PittsDriver wrote:These shows are for those who live vicariously through others (I'm going to say tongue-in-cheek) ADVENTURES. I would guess that most of us don't really care for these shows because we live our lives and our chosen activities firsthand, not staring at the boob tube. The people that live for the "next episode" couldn't give a rats ass about reality. Their the same people that have the mindset that "if it's on the internet, it's true". They'll never participate to find out for themselves what's B.S. and what's not. When I meet these people they are usually quick to say they have "always wanted to ....(fly, dive, parachute, whatever)" followed by several reasons why they never did. I don't have much patience for those types.

Can't argue with you as a general statement. I will say that I, as someone who absolutely grabs life and lives it, did love Flying Wild Alaska though. The overly dramatic shot making and interstitial music was forgivable because they otherwise did a credible job at presenting aviation in Alaska, a family that clearly loved one another, a business running with different challenges than most of us face and adorable, charismatic Ariel who is still working hard to reduce the suicide rate in native communities.

Agreed, but I heard Jim Tweto got fed up with the dramatic license the producers took and that's why he pulled the plug. I would like to hear his first hand opinion of the experience.

Ariel, sweet looking young lady. Not at all hard on the eyes. I didn't know about her work with suicide prevention. I wish her enormous success.

Rich

Just saw this flick -mid 60's 172 with 0-300 . Not for REAL pilots -limited to those who spend there those playing video games

182 STOL driver wrote:Just saw this flick -mid 60's 172 with 0-300 . Not for REAL pilots -limited to those who spend there those playing video games

Hey Bill, would you say a "REAL" pilot would make good on his end of a deal and be able to make a simple trip to Kinko's and the post office in less than two years?

Is that the same guy who played "English Bob" in the movie Unforgiven?

I'll admit to liking Flying Wild for two reasons: Most of the people seemed very real (I'd gladly have a beer with most of them), and while you had to watch for it, there was some truly great flying here and there. You just had to watch for it, as ironically some of the best stuff wasn't used by the show to turn up the drama.

There were a few landings in the 206/7 in some hellacious crosswinds that were perfectly executed, among other things.

Among Ariel's many accomplishments, the top has to be that she was the first person to ever successfully navigate the famous Big Balls on Wipeout...

Id kiss her, but she'd have to lay off the stink flipper for a few days prior.

Flying Wild Alaska was pretty good show overall minus some TV drama exaggeration (which is to be expected).

There were indeed some great crosswind landings! John Ponts was always entertaining to watch. I felt like the guy really felt comfortable doing his job on TV and making it worth watching. And Doug Stewart was pretty darn comical at times! I miss that show...

I watched about the first 10 seconds of that Ariel clip....I swear you could see the air leaking out of her head.

soyAnarchisto wrote:...
http://www.seat42f.com/deadliest-job-interview-sneak-peek.html

I watched the video clip of this dude- didn't see any bush flying but I did see a multi-turn spin.
Not too sure what that's suppoed to accomplish.
The spin was to the right too....hmmm.
The normally spis to the left, eh?
Or does being in the southern hemisphere make it go right?

An aircraft can spin in either direction, but most have a more favored direction when trying to induce. On the contrary, spins are a great way of getting pilots to get used to their airplane, by handling and getting used to upsets and unusual attitudes. Most pilots are afraid of their airplanes, Getting them to know where the envelope is, and beyond is the first step in really getting to know your plane and be able to extract it's full capabilities from it ,and especially yourself. Id love to take this guys coarse, so I could teach him a thing or two.<--just being facetious people...Is there a stupid emoticon for this?

Discovery channel and Nat/Geo etc.. are all going the same way "People" magazine went years ago. I am old enough to recall that when People magazine originally came out they touted themselves as a magazine about "real people" and how there were real people out there who were worthy of mention. That's precisely why it was called..."People". After a couple of years they succumbed to the pressure of putting out just another celebrity rag and never looked back. These shows have gone the same way. Too bad, and says something about the demographics of this country.

hotrod180 wrote:

soyAnarchisto wrote:...
http://www.seat42f.com/deadliest-job-interview-sneak-peek.html

I watched the video clip of this dude- didn't see any bush flying but I did see a multi-turn spin.
Not too sure what that's suppoed to accomplish.
The spin was to the right too....hmmm.
The normally spis to the left, eh?
Or does being in the southern hemisphere make it go right?

A 172 is easier to spin to the left, although it really resists spinning at all. It will enter the spin (either direction) more easily under partial power--I used 1500 rpm--and once the first half turn has happened, then pull off the power altogether. Spins, like any other semi-aerobatic maneuver, are most useful for getting pilots more comfortable with their airplanes. When I was instructing, I offered each student the opportunity to learn how to spin and recover, although it wasn't a requirement, and none turned me down. Taking it farther, a basic aerobatics course, or an unusual attitude recovery course, is a valuable thing for any pilot to take. It's been some 37 years since I took a basic aerobatics course, but I can honestly say that it not only made a huge difference in my comfort level then (and I was already a CFII) but it has saved my life more than once.

I don't think I'd want to be a BCP shill to take on CC's "training"--he's too much of a loose cannon for my tastes, no matter what his skills are.

Cary

whynotfly wrote:Discovery channel and Nat/Geo etc.. are all going the same way "People" magazine went years ago. I am old enough to recall that when People magazine originally came out they touted themselves as a magazine about "real people" and how there were real people out there who were worthy of mention. That's precisely why it was called..."People". After a couple of years they succumbed to the pressure of putting out just another celebrity rag and never looked back. These shows have gone the same way. Too bad, and says something about the demographics of this country.

Sad but true, but on the bright side, that spin-off publication "Peepholes" has stayed true to their editorial vision.

I'm sitting through another 12-hour night shift, and this show popped up on one of the TV Screens. I only caught part of the audio, but it seemed like he pulled some ignition wires to create an emergency. The resultant precautionary landing allowed him to explain the dramatic and death-defying effects of density altitude. It was painful to watch. Luckily, I've got a couple seasons of Boardwalk Empire to fill the remaining 11 hours.

Brett

First time I tried to watch the clip I got as far as the right wing starting down and said that's enough - not enough time on the clip to do anything of value.

After several comments above I went back and suffered through it a couple of times.
If ya looks carefully I do believe that there are spins in both directions.
Now my glaucoma may be fooling me - let me know!

PS: Haven's seen Areil (sp) for several years but she is still an open hearted up front sweetie.
Wannbe seeing better - maybe

AKJurnee wrote:Is that the same guy who played "English Bob" in the movie Unforgiven?

May have been a lot of BS but least the Ariel show had Ariel!