special K Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 I recently traveled to American Helicopters in Manassas, Virginia to do a demo flight to see if Im cut out to be a pilot. No more than 2 minutes in to the flight the instuctor told me to grab the cyclic and try to get a feel for it. This completely threw me off guard, but it was a pleasant surprise. I had no idea that it is so sensitive. I was in awe the whole flight. The trip answered some questions but opened the door to a whole lot more. Quote
rodrop Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 I recently traveled to American Helicopters in Manassas, Virginia to do a demo flight to see if Im cut out to be a pilot. No more than 2 minutes in to the flight the instuctor told me to grab the cyclic and try to get a feel for it. This completely threw me off guard, but it was a pleasant surprise. I had no idea that it is so sensitive. I was in awe the whole flight. The trip answered some questions but opened the door to a whole lot more.It gets better, you'll love it... life is good, especially in a helicopter Quote
BOATFIXERGUY Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Welcome! Like others have said...gets better and better! Quote
NorCalHeliKid Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I recently traveled to American Helicopters in Manassas, Virginia to do a demo flight to see if Im cut out to be a pilot. No more than 2 minutes in to the flight the instuctor told me to grab the cyclic and try to get a feel for it. This completely threw me off guard, but it was a pleasant surprise. I had no idea that it is so sensitive. I was in awe the whole flight. The trip answered some questions but opened the door to a whole lot more. Who did your demo? Was it a short, young guy with brown hair named Ryan? Quote
special K Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 Who did your demo? Was it a short, young guy with brown hair named Ryan? No, it was another young guy named Frank. Quote
Miloe Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 yep, welcome to the addiction, I think that about sums it up. Quote
ADRidge Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Run away while you still have money!!! Nah, join the club. Just wait till your first solo cross country flight. Wow. Quote
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