Flying is Simple

"Chris Clarke" (shiftsandgiggles) 01/23/2014 at 12:49 • Filed to: planelopnik

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This was written by a non-pilot passenger during an instrument flight in a Cessna 182. From the questions and observations of the pilot, this was his take on flying.

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Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 12:51

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I think that should be helicopter, not airplane. Unless the airplane is on fire. Then it counts. And always remember, Takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory.

Casper > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 12:55

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This is a bit of an exaggeration. The basics of flight are not nearly that complicated in a fixed wing aircraft.

Chris Clarke > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/23/2014 at 12:55

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Definitely applies to helicopter pilot's. This was written by a non-pilot passenger during an instrument flight in a Cessna 182. From the questions and observations of the pilot, this was his take on flying.

Chris Clarke > Casper 01/23/2014 at 12:58

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Agreed, it is. But from a non-pilot observer its the way it seems. Makes sense in the article.

MonkeePuzzle > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 12:58

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MonkeePuzzle 01/23/2014 at 13:01

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Falling with style

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 13:02

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Yeah, most planes will fly themselves, at least a little bit, if you let go of the controls. A heli will actively try to end you.

Chris Clarke > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 01/23/2014 at 13:06

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HammerheadFistpunch > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 13:06

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flying? thats the easy part.

Scorpio GTX1 > Chris Clarke 01/23/2014 at 13:11

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Having flown a couple airplanes in my time, it's actually a lot easier than most people think.

Chris Clarke > Scorpio GTX1 01/23/2014 at 13:47

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It is really quite easy, stick and rudder flying. But when you toss in navigation, instrument flying, ATC, weather, high performance equipment, it gets a little more complicated.