Globerunner513

so, for those of you who did the conversion.....how did you patch the holes in the doors? (if your car is already painted...) im thinking of going this route this winter, but don't want something tacky to cover up the holes...(and dont really wanna re-do the entire door)

Well, i know there's some pilots on the forums here, so figured I'd put this up here, cause i really need some opinions from those who've been here before. So, as a couple of you know i started the University of North Dakota's flight program at the satellite school here in Spokane, WA. Im loving the course, however im having a little bit of trouble with my instructor, and just seeing if anyone else ever had this problem? Little background: Solo'd at 9.5 hrs during a 10 day camp 3 years ago (16 yrs old). Havn't flown between then and this program. But, as i've been flying, most of what i learned 3 years ago is coming back to me. Although we flew Cessna's and here they use Warriors. So the high vs. low wing has taken some getting used to. But, i am confident in controlling the aircraft. Not saying im a pro at all, cause i know i have SOOOOO much to learn still. [rant] Anyway there have been a lot of times where, as i am in the process of flying the plane (first priority of the pilot btw), he will grab the controlls and make an adjustment he sees appropriate, without advising me about it first. An example of this would be me turning from Base to Final. for some reason I've been having trouble anticipating my turns accurately, and thus end up high or low on the glide slope. However, i always am in the process of correcting for this. Say i come in too high, he will set the aircraft into a slip, instead of letting me perform the maneuver. Or if i come in low...as my hand is controlling the throttle, he will still add power, or say "add some power" as im in the process of adding power. Aswell as right over the runway, he will take control and set the plane down properly, without allowing me to feel the mistake i was making. Consequently, i've been making the same mistakes over and over. Making it look like i can't fly the plane like i know i can. Again not boasting, or saying i know it all...but just saying i know i can fly better than what is being displayed to my instructor. I don't know if i explained that in a way that made sense at all...its just been a frustrating experience. And the other 5 or 6 students that have him as an instructor have said the same thing happens to them. The sad thing is, most of them have maybe 1 or 2 hours of previous flight time...so they are really having a struggle understanding, and getting a feel for the plane. SO...am i just over reacting? cause i've been feeling that i would be learning more if i was alone in the plane. honestly. And flight time isn't cheap to be throwing it away... Also, how would you approach an him about this? We have a director, with an open door policy, but i don't want to go behind my instructor's back by any means. Anyway...thanks for listening. [/rant]

pics aren't working for some reason.... but thats good to hear ya figured it out.

All right, fess up everyone.... How many of you were out there freezing in line at 11:59pm waiting for the release?? I don't have a 360, but i'd probably be out there with ya if i did hehe.

i love wrx's...never driven an STI but i hear its a completely different car. love how there's just no wrong way to enter a corner in those cars....lol just pulls you through no matter what it seems. (dad drives an '04 wagon)

i'll give you $50 for the fender mirrors shipped to bellingham, WA?

^^ lol pretty sure that would be a fire breathing dragon;) seriously, just seeing it fire was AWESOME....now i can't wait to see it driving hehe.

honestly, on any other engine i would say the same thing about the engravings...but i think this is a special case where it really deserves it. IMHO. Again Congratulations man! this is something for the books for sure!

rest of episode 6 is out! Part 2 Part 3

ya know, i've also heard rumors about being more likely to be pulled over if wearing a hat....probably more for us younglings, but anyone have any support of this?

well thats the first i've heard about that, and will definately be looking into it. in the industry im gonna be going into--(comercial aviation), a drunk driving anything is a death sentence (probably mostly why i don't drink at all) thanks for the info!

shortcut??

got pulled over last week...although i kinda deserved that took a u turn around a center devider, and drifted the last half of the turn...cop siting there didn't like that too much...whoops!! but i was as respectful and understanding as i could be and actually pulled over for him before he was behind me. Gave me a wreckless driving ticket, but no $$ amount. just have to tell the judge what happened lol. hopefully it won't look too bad on my record...

not directly...

i think i might have one actually...pm me about it cause im bound to forget otherwise.

well if you're Canadian, this is a classic....but i thought the rest of you might get a kick out of seeing our great educational system in action! Part 1 Part 2

missed the approach slope day at flight school did we paul?? lol JK!! thats an incedible picture....wow

yes you need it. it keeps the windshield from popping out of the weatherstrip. you could paint it tho...

gonna be going to Spokane Falls Community College for their aviation program. basically a 2 year transfer degree program for the University of North Dakota. also...u know of anyone who might need a roommate??

Gonna be in spokane tommorow(tuesday) till wednesday afternoon. just wondering if anyone wanted to get together sometime during then? it would be awesome to meet some of you since im gonna be moving out there next month. (school). 360-510-4165

ummmm.....No Deal Howie.

hey, i've been living here for the past 10 years or so and can say that if you're thinking of moving here, there is just waaay too much around to pass up. From where i am i have a 10 min drive to the harbor/marina, 1 1/2 hour drive to one of the best ski areas in the US, TONS of great driving roads if you know where to look, and so much more to name off. as for the sudden valley area, i say DO IT!. its not a retirement community or anything like what you're thinking of. Basically its a residential expansion of bellingham. It is a housing community, with central mailboxes, community golf course, lake access/boat launch, and some other perks, but they're all perfectly normal houses some of them are really nice in fact...really great area. its about a 5-10 min drive into the heart of bellingham depending on where in Sudden Valley you are. you should Google Earth the area to get a better look at the topography. anyway i can't think of much more but if you have any questions me, or JoeZ (another member that i know of in bellingham) could answer most of them. good luck!

Means PICTURE DAY! as someone here once said... anyway got off work early...nice day so figured i would roll around town and take some pictures. Enjoy!

Previous project thread well, after 2 years, and waaay too much $$ she's on the road and finally running strong (as Joe-Z can attest to hehehe). Had to do a bit of tuning to it, wires and cap were coroded...contacts and rotor rusted, plugs shot, running waaay rich...you get the idea. anyway had a little photo shoot with a friend the past couple nights, so thought i'd share. Still have a little to do like getting my exhaust tip on and such, but its really nice to be driving her. so enjoy, and let me know what ya think!