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Kinda weird he was looking so forward to this and basically no report at all from Ace on it.

Did you scare the crap out of him or something? :D

Ace has been pretty meticulous about responding to comments. I am sure we will hear from him.
 
Ace has been pretty meticulous about responding to comments. I am sure we will hear from him.

True, but he came on after the flight and posted a few times and never even mentioned it after being so excited about it. Just kinda weird after all the posting about it leading up to it. :dunno:
 
True, but he came on after the flight and posted a few times and never even mentioned it after being so excited about it. Just kinda weird after all the posting about it leading up to it. :dunno:

He might still be processing it. I took one AFF skydive last Nov. and it was more intense than I thought it would be. I was not immediately sure of how I felt about it. He might have had a similar experience.

OK, I was kinda sure in that I knew that "it was more intense than I thought it would be" (duh) in the freefall portion but I loved it after the canopy came out. What I was unsure about was more if it was a sport for me but wanted to give it a few more tries before deciding. Unfortunately, the winds aloft did not cooperate before my 30-day window on the ground school expired.
 
I have exchanged texts with Ace = but will not post them because its up to him to say how he feels - he says he loved it - but thats to me!

but he's traveling to NJ today for a family graduation - so it may be a while before we hear from him!
 
The first time I heard of Lorenzo Lamas was when he was the tough biker in that motorcycle show. When I saw in in Grease it shattered my image of the guy. Especially the closing scene where he is wearing blue pastel.

LOL!! Good thing his short shorts from GREASE are timeless ;)
 
Story of my life - take someone up and then never hear from them again! :D :D :D

Easyyyy, lol. I wanted to gather everything and be able to provide a nice post with pics and such. After all, presentation IS key in my biz.

I'm not going anywhere ;)
 
OK! LOL, I kind of had a feeling my couple of quick posts last night would cause a stir, but I really wanted to be able to put everything together and have a nice post, and like alfadog mentioned, I was still very much taking it all in.

I posted some pics below and I was recording some stuff for me to look back at, but also share as part of my experience and, hopefully as well serve as a gauge of what it was like for me. Unfortunately, the video rendering and such took forever, hence my posting now.

In short, it deserved more than a quick, "It was great, I'll post more later."

It was amazing, even more so than I expected. The whole day was just a real treat for me and Comanche was a very generous host! I am so grateful. I found myself so quiet as I was observing it all, and as you guys may remember, he said he'd eventually let me fly. I never actually did, but I truly so into watching everything and admiring the view, that it was still incredible. I was impressed with the focus, and as part of my homework, this would be one of the greatest examples of how it is done obviously, so I was keeping a close eye on Comanche's handle and reserve, and making tons of mental notes.

I'm someone that is just naturally curious about life. Even when I'm put in a position where I should be more focused on the technical questions, I always find myself drawn to the basics of understanding people and learning through others and their experiences. I figure I could always pop open a book for the technical stuff. Especially in a situation like this, where there can be a MILLION questions. I just sometimes like to let life happen naturally and eventually I'll get the answers. I definitely asked about some technical things, but the most helpful stuff was what Comanche shared about his experiences and how he got into it all.

We ended up flying into Carlsbad and grabbing a nice lunch (for me), he ate breakfast, haha. We chatted some more and flew back over the coast this time, which was an incredible view, and again, an experience that left me speechless for most of it.

I asked about his cooking skills, since some of you posted about this, and he was humble, saying that you guys were being generous because of some recipe's he has mentioned in the past, "I'm certainly no gourmet chef."

I helped him put the plane (which I thought was beautiful) back in its home and I happened to see a few large boxes that caught my eye.

One of the things I've been doing recently is researching model planes, not the type you fly, just the small ones you assemble and paint. I wanted to see if I could find one or two to take with me while I was in Colombia. There is mention of a model plane in the script for another character, but it is something I think I'd do in the movie. Not necessarily be seen doing it, but just one of those things to familiarize myself and also just relax and focus. I figured that someone's love for flying could probably translate into this sort of thing.

Well, the boxes caught my eye, I think one of them had the word, "model" written on them. I can't remember exactly what it was. I asked if they were models and they were. He told me about how he used to buy, sell and trade them and we just started talking about that for a bit! I could not believe the coincidence. Little did I know, that he said he might still have one LEAR JET left, and dug through a bunch of the boxes and in the last one, there it was. It was a fascinating moment for me. He gave me the model and I told him I'd send him the payment through paypal, which was nothing compared to what he already had provided me with throughout the day.

I spent about an hour and a half looking for a shop to buy the paints/glue and such, even drove out to a store that was for the models you can fly (I should have called ahead lol).

I ended up in a little model shop near me in Santa Monica, Evett's and spent about an hour there talking to the kind old woman who owns it with her husband. We chatted and she helped me because I was not familiar with this type of thing and eventually through our chat, the movie came up and I told her about my experience from earlier in the day. She then shared some great stories of a kid who had been visiting the shop for years, who eventually became a pilot and now flies private charter in Utah. She also shared a story about her husband, who from what I gather was on radio giving instruction to a kid on a plane, who's Dad suddenly died mid flight. The kid had one shot to land the plane with her husbands instruction, and he did it!

She finished helping me, and oddly enough, she laughed when she saw that she too had ONE of the SAME Lear Jet models, Comanche had given me (his was better priced ;)).

I finally got home and caught up on some production work on one of my other films, and then started to review the footage from the day and put together the video below.

As it was exporting, I took out the box of the model, (I also purchased a 747 since I fly that in the movie as well) and saw that it said it would take about 2hours. Obviously, I knew that would be for an experienced builder. Well, you can see how far I got in two hours below!

I also received a text from Comanche and he was saying we needed to have another go, because he completely forgot to let me fly!! LOL Looks like I'll be back again before I leave on the 30th!!

As Comanche stated earlier, I'm due to get on a plane in a few hours to fly back east and I'm sure I'll be grinning and spoiled by my experience yesterday.

Ok, now time to pack. Touch base with you all later!

Thanks again, Comanche!

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Ask the people on the plane when you board if you can see the cockpit. It is better if you ask after you land. They should have no problem letting you in there. Last time, I even got to sit in the Captain's seat.

Then again, I'm a girl (and I always tell them I want to see the flight deck because I'm a new pilot). Your experience may be different.
 
OMG I love the "flight plan closed" sign.

I forgot to close my flight plan once and still have the scary voicemail on my cell phone from the Flight Service people. Thank God I landed at a towered airport that day.
 
Ask the people on the plane when you board if you can see the cockpit. It is better if you ask after you land. They should have no problem letting you in there. Last time, I even got to sit in the Captain's seat.

Then again, I'm a girl (and I always tell them I want to see the flight deck because I'm a new pilot). Your experience may be different.

HAHA, I can see it now..."Sad story in New Jersey, where an actor from Los Angeles, and his dog were taken into custody after he allegedly asked to view the cockpit upon landing..."
 
OMG I love the "flight plan closed" sign.

I forgot to close my flight plan once and still have the scary voicemail on my cell phone from the Flight Service people. Thank God I landed at a towered airport that day.

Can you explain that? LOL I'm not sure I know what that all means.
 
Nice video. Now I can't wait for my next flight, tomorrow AM.

Oh, and you are now my latest favorite actor...
 
HAHA, I can see it now..."Sad story in New Jersey, where an actor from Los Angeles, and his dog were taken into custody after he allegedly asked to view the cockpit upon landing..."

No, dude, seriously.

I've done it like six times. On Continental, United, and Virgin.

They never say no and they are often happy and excited to talk about the instruments.

You should try, really.
 
Can you explain that? LOL I'm not sure I know what that all means.

Kind of too long for writing, but basically:

You can file a VFR flight plan (not required but it is an option).

You file the plan in advance, over the phone with Flight Service, or on a website or device like an iPad through DUAT / DUATS.

I always do mine over the phone since I am not registered with DUATS - you have to FAX in your pilot info etc.

The plan includes things like where are you leaving from, where are you landing, how fast will you go, how much fuel do you have on board, how many passengers, remarks, etc.

This is nice because once you "open" your flight plan or "activate" your flight plan (do so in the plane, either from your cell phone before you take off or in flight through a radio frequency).....

You are then expected to get to your destination. Once you get there you "close" your flight plan, again by calling them or radio'ing them.

IF YOU DO NOT CLOSE YOUR FLIGHT PLAN THEY TAKE ACTIONS:

1. They call you / your destination contact (Mom, sister).

2. If that fails, they call the airport where you landed. They ask if your plane is there yet

3. If that fails, they call either (not sure here) local cops / law enforcement

4. Eventually a search party starts


I may have some of the above wrong, but I was scared as hell when they called me, didn't want the air force sent out or law enforcement.
 
Can you explain that? LOL I'm not sure I know what that all means.

You can file a flight plan with the FAA that tells them where you are going and when you expect to arrive.

You have to call them and let them know you have arrived; that is "closing the flight plan". It can be forgotten.

After you are about 30 minutes late and haven't closed the flight plan, they start making calls trying to find you. Eventually they send out the search plane. Eventually.

I flew the Luscombe down to Marathon Key for lunch with a friend and forgot to close. After lunch, we return to the FBO and they say "the airport manager was down here looking at your airplane." I just thought he wanted to see the Luscombe and was flattered that he would come over .... then I remembered my flight plan. LOL.
 
nice video - guess I'm all grey now. . . .

When we go up again we'll go from Brackett to the Rialto Practice Area - let him do some flying . . .. or turning at least. . .

Since I've never been an instructor - can anyone tell me a good maneuver series for a first ride?

I'll let him take off from the right seat from POC too - I'll handle the rudder though! Its a 260hp airplane - not a 160hp Warrior or Skyhawk
 
Just to clarify in case this hasn't been covered earlier in the thread, the "VFR" flight plan that is optional refers to visual flight rules. You don't have to be in contact with air traffic control (ATC) except in certain types of airspace, and you are not allowed to fly inside of clouds, or too close to clouds.

The other type of flight plan is IFR, for instrument flight rules, and does allow the aircraft to fly through clouds. For that type of flying, a flight plan is required in almost all airspace in the U.S., as well as being in radio contact with ATC. Airlines usually fly IFR even when there are no clouds, as it gives an added level of safety. Also, jets burn a lot less fuel when they fly above 18,000 feet, where VFR is not allowed.
 
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Looking good Joe!!! The aircraft too! And for as long as I've known you via the Red board, this is the first time I've seen 90P full length and the interior. All the other photos were of the nose and you leaning on it.

Happy to hear you two had such a great day of flying!!


Hey Ace... are you thinking of getting your license?
 
HAHA, I can see it now..."Sad story in New Jersey, where an actor from Los Angeles, and his dog were taken into custody after he allegedly asked to view the cockpit upon landing..."

I did it twice on commercial airline flights and once on a military C-141 at Newark airport! The crew was more than happy to let me sit and chat with me about the aircraft, as well as take pictures!

The C-141 was there with President Clinton. They carried his limo and the secret service vehicles. I was an airport electrician and my co-worker and I had to setup portable lights around the aircraft before dark.

When we were done, I asked the crew if I could see the cockpit. This was years before I got my PPL. They were very welcoming and took time to explain the systems as well as take a picture of me in the Captain's seat!

So you're probably in NJ by now but on your return flight, ask the stewardess just after landing. Let everyone else rush to get off first....that's what I did:lol:

Please don't be afraid to ask, the worst that could happen is they'd say ...unable.

Oh yeah, congrats on your flight and enjoy your sister's graduation in this heat! I'll be at my daughter's graduation in Montclair, NJ tomorrow....it's going to be outdoors! 90degree heat:yikes:
 
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I did it twice on commercial airline flights and once on a military C-141 at Newark airport! The crew was more than happy to let me sit and chat with me about the aircraft, as well as take pictures!

The C-141 was there with President Clinton. They carried his limo and the secret service vehicles. I was an airport electrician and my co-worker and I had to setup portable lights around the aircraft before dark.

When we were done, I asked the crew if I could see the cockpit. This was years before I got my PPL. They were very welcoming and took time to explain the systems as well as take a picture of me in the Captain's seat!

So you're probably in NJ by now but on your return flight, ask the stewardess just after landing. Let everyone else rush to get off first....that's what I did:lol:

Please don't be afraid to ask, the worst that could happen is they'd say ...unable.

Oh yeah, congrats on your flight and enjoy your sister's graduation in this heat! I'll be at my daughter's graduation in Montclair, NJ tomorrow....it's going to be outdoors! 90degree heat:yikes:

I just talked to a pilot friend of mine who told me he "pulled a Kimberly" and went up to the Captain, who explained all the systems to him.

Please don't be afraid to ask to see the cockpit. They really do enjoy showing it off.
 
Oh I forgot something. My wife and I flew to Aruba a few years ago, on a Continental 757. After we landed, I got an awesome tour of the cockpit and took pictures! The 1st officer and I chatted and he told me that he used to instruct out here on Long Island.

So I was asking him about our flightplan, altitudes, etc. Then he reached over and gave me the hard copy of the flightplan! I couldn't wait to get home and use it to recreate the flight on FSX:)

We could have talked for hours but after about ten minutes or so, I remembered that my wife was waiting at the exit door for me:rofl:
 
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nice video - guess I'm all grey now. . . .

When we go up again we'll go from Brackett to the Rialto Practice Area - let him do some flying . . .. or turning at least. . .

Since I've never been an instructor - can anyone tell me a good maneuver series for a first ride?

I'll let him take off from the right seat from POC too - I'll handle the rudder though! Its a 260hp airplane - not a 160hp Warrior or Skyhawk
I've sat in on a few introductory flights with Hubby. Before starting the engine, he explains positive exchange of control.

First before entering the runway, he offers to let them take off explaining he will tell them when to pull back on the yoke and then demonstrates how quickly and how far he expects them to pull. Some do and some don't.

Next, he gets the plane into level flight and then he points to some landmark and asks them to continue toward it. He mentions that the horizon is the most important "instrument" they will be using.

After they have straight and level working, he points to another landmark to the left, reminds them that the plane tilts when it turns, and tells them to go toward it. He monitors altitude.

After they have some gentle turns left, right, and 360, he points out the altimeter and tachometer and has them do a climb and descent using the throttle.

That's pretty much it if the person is not actually a student.
 
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Thanks, kind of wha I figured. But there are no stupid questions!
 
Nice video. Now I can't wait for my next flight, tomorrow AM.

Oh, and you are now my latest favorite actor...

Have a great flight!

Latest? Thanks! I hope you don't jump ship too fast to the next ;)
 
Kind of too long for writing, but basically:

You can file a VFR flight plan (not required but it is an option).

You file the plan in advance, over the phone with Flight Service, or on a website or device like an iPad through DUAT / DUATS.

I always do mine over the phone since I am not registered with DUATS - you have to FAX in your pilot info etc.

The plan includes things like where are you leaving from, where are you landing, how fast will you go, how much fuel do you have on board, how many passengers, remarks, etc.

This is nice because once you "open" your flight plan or "activate" your flight plan (do so in the plane, either from your cell phone before you take off or in flight through a radio frequency).....

You are then expected to get to your destination. Once you get there you "close" your flight plan, again by calling them or radio'ing them.

IF YOU DO NOT CLOSE YOUR FLIGHT PLAN THEY TAKE ACTIONS:

1. They call you / your destination contact (Mom, sister).

2. If that fails, they call the airport where you landed. They ask if your plane is there yet

3. If that fails, they call either (not sure here) local cops / law enforcement

4. Eventually a search party starts


I may have some of the above wrong, but I was scared as hell when they called me, didn't want the air force sent out or law enforcement.

Woah - kind of cool sounding, but I can imagine how it would also be kind of frightening. lol
 
You can file a flight plan with the FAA that tells them where you are going and when you expect to arrive.

You have to call them and let them know you have arrived; that is "closing the flight plan". It can be forgotten.

After you are about 30 minutes late and haven't closed the flight plan, they start making calls trying to find you. Eventually they send out the search plane. Eventually.

I flew the Luscombe down to Marathon Key for lunch with a friend and forgot to close. After lunch, we return to the FBO and they say "the airport manager was down here looking at your airplane." I just thought he wanted to see the Luscombe and was flattered that he would come over .... then I remembered my flight plan. LOL.

LOL - I have to find a way to work that into the movie, especially if we keep the title, "THE FLIGHT PLAN"
 
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