Hobbs in: 1941.2
Hobbs out: 1941.6
Total: .4
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What I took from the class
First of all, I'd like to point out that the class was great and I took a lot of information from it.
The first bit of information I'd like to share that I learned was just how much there is involved with an engine failure in a twin. There is a lot more to it than I thought! First off, I used to think that an engine failure in a twin aircraft was not too big of a deal. I always knew twins were supposed to be able to fly on one engine, and I thought losing one engine meant just getting it to the ground. No big deal. But nope, I was surprised to learn that losing an engine means losing 80 to 90% of your performance!
I also couldn't believe just how little climb you get from just one engine, if any. Here in SLC during the summer, we might as well kiss any hopes and dreams of single engine climb rates goodbye, and embrace the reality of trying to sink as little as possible. I also couldn't believe there were so many procedures to follow, depending on when the engine was lost. For example, losing the engine on the ground, after lift off with gear down, after lift off with gear in transit or up, below or above vmc, etc etc. It was mindblowing to me.
I also learned a lot about the effects of conventional or counter-rotating props on twins. It was surprising to learn that most twin aircraft are just conventional. I thought it was crazy to find that out after learning all the benefits of counter-rotating props that airliners would still use conventional style. But hey, I guess cost plays a big roll in the industry. At least our Seminole has counter-rotating props!
Honestly, I enjoyed everything about the class except for the time... I'm not dissing on when you prefer classes to be held or anything, Julie, it's just my personal preference to avoid 8AM classes whenever I can. The only reason it's a big deal for me is because Tuesdays and Thursdays were the only days I had to get up that early, and it messed with the rest of my life in terms of sleep! Also, sometimes the homework pile did get a bit high. That's also not a big deal, seeing as we are college students and should expect it, but when all that hw is due the day of a big test (for multi!) and it cuts into the time I could be studying for the test, it could get a bit frustrating.
Otherwise, I enjoyed everything about the classes. I enjoyed the games of Jeapordy with all our weird teams names... ( Gryffindor, jonas brothers, wombats, airplanes, burritos...)
I especially enjoyed the class where we jumped in the Frasca and practiced engine out procedures. I thought it was really helpful to experience what we were being taught and see how we would react in those situations. Granted, we knew it was happening, but it was still awesome to see what happens to the airplane performance.
As for blogging, it's nothing new to me, so I'm not quite sure what to say. I guess it was cool to have a different kind of assignment! I feel like I can be myself more when doing these assignments and not have to be so formal.
And on a final note, I'd like to point out that even though it's late and I'm aware of that, I still will try to get an observation flight done. I think it will be really helpful to see a multi engine flight before I actually go on one. I'm kind of a visual person.
Over and out.
The first bit of information I'd like to share that I learned was just how much there is involved with an engine failure in a twin. There is a lot more to it than I thought! First off, I used to think that an engine failure in a twin aircraft was not too big of a deal. I always knew twins were supposed to be able to fly on one engine, and I thought losing one engine meant just getting it to the ground. No big deal. But nope, I was surprised to learn that losing an engine means losing 80 to 90% of your performance!
I also couldn't believe just how little climb you get from just one engine, if any. Here in SLC during the summer, we might as well kiss any hopes and dreams of single engine climb rates goodbye, and embrace the reality of trying to sink as little as possible. I also couldn't believe there were so many procedures to follow, depending on when the engine was lost. For example, losing the engine on the ground, after lift off with gear down, after lift off with gear in transit or up, below or above vmc, etc etc. It was mindblowing to me.
I also learned a lot about the effects of conventional or counter-rotating props on twins. It was surprising to learn that most twin aircraft are just conventional. I thought it was crazy to find that out after learning all the benefits of counter-rotating props that airliners would still use conventional style. But hey, I guess cost plays a big roll in the industry. At least our Seminole has counter-rotating props!
Honestly, I enjoyed everything about the class except for the time... I'm not dissing on when you prefer classes to be held or anything, Julie, it's just my personal preference to avoid 8AM classes whenever I can. The only reason it's a big deal for me is because Tuesdays and Thursdays were the only days I had to get up that early, and it messed with the rest of my life in terms of sleep! Also, sometimes the homework pile did get a bit high. That's also not a big deal, seeing as we are college students and should expect it, but when all that hw is due the day of a big test (for multi!) and it cuts into the time I could be studying for the test, it could get a bit frustrating.
Otherwise, I enjoyed everything about the classes. I enjoyed the games of Jeapordy with all our weird teams names... ( Gryffindor, jonas brothers, wombats, airplanes, burritos...)
I especially enjoyed the class where we jumped in the Frasca and practiced engine out procedures. I thought it was really helpful to experience what we were being taught and see how we would react in those situations. Granted, we knew it was happening, but it was still awesome to see what happens to the airplane performance.
As for blogging, it's nothing new to me, so I'm not quite sure what to say. I guess it was cool to have a different kind of assignment! I feel like I can be myself more when doing these assignments and not have to be so formal.
And on a final note, I'd like to point out that even though it's late and I'm aware of that, I still will try to get an observation flight done. I think it will be really helpful to see a multi engine flight before I actually go on one. I'm kind of a visual person.
Over and out.
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