fly911
Hey, you can still fly with a licensed pilot. Maybe you can find someone that wants to split the cost of a rental with you. You DID say that your favorite helo is a "Mosquito" . Good luck, Joey.
January 22
donhillberg
Don't feel bad,The FAA hates everyone. Time to think out side the box.
January 23
fly911
FAA Motto: We're not happy until you're not happy.
January 23
Joey
Still gonna fly. I really enjoy flying with my CFI anyway. Just wanted to check off "Solo" on my bucket list.
January 25
JoeyGot a letter about the class III medical certificate. FAA says not NO but, HELL NO!!
JoeyFinally... I have everything from all doctors to send to the FAA for my class III medical. After all of this, I hope I will get the benefit of the doubt. :)
JoeyI got my 2nd extension on the class III medical. I have been to all the doctors. I had a heart cath and nuclear stress test. Now gathering all reports to send to the FAA. It will be a miracle if they actually issue me a medical certificate, but it won... moreI got my 2nd extension on the class III medical. I have been to all the doctors. I had a heart cath and nuclear stress test. Now gathering all reports to send to the FAA. It will be a miracle if they actually issue me a medical certificate, but it won't be because I gave up.
June 26, 2011
fly911
Hang in there Joey. I'm rooting for you! What started this anyway?
June 26, 2011
JoeyTrying to get the medical so I can solo. I had an MI while fighting a fire, and had to retire from the FD. So, that was in 2005. Since then, I've had no problems, but the AME put in for a Special Issuance. Many hoops to jump through. Gotta get letters and... moreTrying to get the medical so I can solo. I had an MI while fighting a fire, and had to retire from the FD. So, that was in 2005. Since then, I've had no problems, but the AME put in for a Special Issuance. Many hoops to jump through. Gotta get letters and records from 3 doctors. Still working part time as a flight medic.
June 26, 2011
fly911
I've heard of pilots coming back to flying after a heart attach, but either way it sounds like between sailing, camping diving and riding your harley, you can keep pretty busy. Fingers crossed Joey. Keep us posted... Mike
mlangerMaybe I'm one of those "armchair" pilots -- although certainly NOT special ops -- because I blogged about this last week. I really think it was settling with power -- likely because the ground conditions were not fully anticipated. No blame on the pilot -... moreMaybe I'm one of those "armchair" pilots -- although certainly NOT special ops -- because I blogged about this last week. I really think it was settling with power -- likely because the ground conditions were not fully anticipated. No blame on the pilot -- heck, this is COMBAT! The link: http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/05/06/on-air-vortexes/
fly911Hanna, I could not open your link. Maria, the reason for my reluctance to blame settling is that I've been in settling with power intentionally for training and it is hard for me to believe that hitting the ground in that condition would be all that survi... moreHanna, I could not open your link. Maria, the reason for my reluctance to blame settling is that I've been in settling with power intentionally for training and it is hard for me to believe that hitting the ground in that condition would be all that survivable. By the time that you realized what was happening you would be trying to fly out of it, possibly winding up outside of the compound somewhere. I know that the Blackhawk has a pretty good energy absorbing landing gear and crashworthy interior, so you and Hanna could be right, but there were reportedly no injuries. So I'm staying neutral until we know more. less
fly911
Thanks. Couldn't open that either. Must be my computer :-(
May 12, 2011
JoeyFlew a few hours yesterday. The weather was great. I shot about 25 minutes of tornado damage video. I flew a 35 mile path of awesome devastation. I'll try to extract some highlights.
scottswanberg: Yeah, one of those tornados touched down on Campbell AAF and decimated the 101st Airborne and 160th SOAR(A) helicopter fleets. 1st Bat. 160th was hit particularly hard. Fortunately no one was injured. Theres a possibilty I may have to go down there to ... moreYeah, one of those tornados touched down on Campbell AAF and decimated the 101st Airborne and 160th SOAR(A) helicopter fleets. 1st Bat. 160th was hit particularly hard. Fortunately no one was injured. Theres a possibilty I may have to go down there to rebuild some aircraft.
April 28, 2011
Joey
Good luck Scott. I hope they didn't lose too many.
April 29, 2011
scottswanberg
I can't comment on exactly how many aircraft were lost, but it was a significant amount.
April 29, 2011
JoeyI'm supposed to fly about 5 hours Saturday. It's been tornado weather around here for 3 days. I hope the weather will cooperate for me.
April 27, 2011
scottswanberg
Yeah, YOU'RE the one who's supposed to be generating the whirlwind, right?
Flight Experience
Learning in the S 300
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Favorite Aircraft
Mosquito XE3
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About Me
Career Firefighter / Paramedic. Flight Medic on rotor and fixed wing. Dive and Swift Water Rescue Specialist. Fire and EMS Instructor.
I enjoy playing my bass, riding my Harley, SCUBA, Sailing, Camping. Life is good !
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Jordan Dalton
I want to wish all of you happy holidays.
Raven70H
omg I havent been here in like 7 months!!!! whats good rotorspace?
AStarB3
anone in the IE lookin for a cheap car I am selling my 2001 chevy prism
alswis01
I guess I should have posted these photo's a long time ago...
I am a retired Firefighter/Paramedic. I work part time at a funeral home, and as a flight medic. I just save a little and fly about 3 to 4 hours a month.
Joey
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