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20110730 Departing KACY

jtabor — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:26:00 GMT

This video captures clearance delivery, taxi, and departure from Atlantic City, NJ (KACY). Most of it is routine, but there is a "what would you do" moment in the run-up area. When I switched to the tower frequency I heard the end of the previous transmission, but not enough of it to determine who was on the frequency. I checked in and was given the instruction "hold short". Given that information, would you have taxiied up to the hold short line of the active runway? Or would...(read more)

20110729 ILS 13 KACY

jtabor — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT

This is my approach into Atlantic City, NJ (KACY). The controller gave me a "slam dunk" which put me in an interesting position. One of my passengers was experiencing her first flight in a small plane and I wanted to take care in the descent, but I was vectored onto the localizer past the glideslope intercept point and I didn't want to set up a descent much greater than 750-1000fpm. Even at 1000fpm, though, I was staying above the slope. In the end, it turned out well enough. Having...(read more)

"Liberty Belle" Destroyed

jtabor — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:57:00 GMT

One of barely a couple handfuls of flying B-17s remaining in the world burned after an off-airport landing . I was able to tour this plane back in 2005. Sadly, a piece of flying aviation history has been lost forever....(read more)

Last Launch of Shuttle Discovery

jtabor — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:52:00 GMT

On February 24, 2011 at 4:53:24pm EST (21:53:24 UTC), NASA launched Discovery on its last scheduled flight. I had a bird's eye view of the launch from 33,000 feet (10,058m)....(read more)

Funny Approach Fixes

jtabor — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:54:00 GMT

OK, here's a good one. Check out the RNAV (GPS) RWY 01 approach into Pensacola, FL . Don't forget to check the hold waypoint. :)...(read more)

20101104 GPS 17 KJYO

jtabor — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT

This the second proficiency approach (this one to landing) of the day. Again, ceilings weren't too low, but I was still able to get some training in actual conditions. Weather: 32007KT 10SM OVC025 10/08 A2953...(read more)

20101104 ILS 32 KOKV

jtabor — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:04:00 GMT

This is a proficiency approach into Winchester, VA. I had to cancel a planned flight to Blacksburg, VA due to the icing forecast, but I was at least able to get up locally where there wasn't any ice. Ceilings weren't very low, but there's still no substitute for training in real conditions. Weather: 33006KT 10SM -DZ SCT025 OVC040 09/08 A2956...(read more)

20101019 Cloudy Headwinds

jtabor — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:28:00 GMT

This is a compressed continuous video segment captured while flying between 8000ft (2438m) and 10,000ft (3048m) over the Appalachian Mountains in southwest Virginia. This highlights a decision analysis scenario: Mountains in the area average about 4500ft (1372m), but will reach 6000ft (1829m) and higher just a little further along the route of flight. Cloud bases are between 6500-7000ft (1981-2134m). Tops are above 11,000ft (3253m). Headwinds at 8000ft are around 35kts. They are less below 6000ft,...(read more)

20101019 Departing KTRI

jtabor — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:24:00 GMT

Departing Bristol/Tri-Cities (KTRI). Captures clearance delivery, request and use of progressive taxi (again, as simple as it was). A couple notes on this departure... First, I'm not accustomed to flying out of commercial airports - especially at night - and I ended up lining up on the touchdown zone lights rather than the centerline lights. This is really noticeable after I gain a few feet in altitude. No big deal as the runway is 150ft (45m) wide, but still a lesson worth noting. Second, this...(read more)

20101019 Landing KTRI

jtabor — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:23:00 GMT

Approach and landing to Bristol/Tri-Cities (KTRI). This video highlights the request and use of progressive taxi instructions (as simple as they were). Weather: 22008KT 10SM SCT095 SCT150 23/06 A2991...(read more)

20101019 Departing KJYO

jtabor — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:19:00 GMT

This is my IFR departure from Leesburg, VA (KJYO) enroute to Bristol/Tri-Cities (KTRI). Typically smooth clearance delivery and departure. Weather: 00000KT 10SM OVC018 13/10 A2995...(read more)

20100724 Landing KJYO

jtabor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:54:00 GMT

This is the end of the third approach of the day (GPS 17 KJYO ). I know, I know. I have so many landings at my home field posted, but this landing was too smooth to pass up. :) Weather: 28006G15KT 10SM CLR 36/21 A2997...(read more)

20100724 GPS 26 KLNS

jtabor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:50:00 GMT

This is the second of three instrument approaches today and is my low approach to Lancaster, PA (KLNS) . Nice gentle approach with nothing particularly significant. You'll hear me negotiating my IFR trip home during this one. Weather: 29012KT 10SM FEW042 32/23 A2994...(read more)

20100724 ILS 36 KRDG

jtabor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:48:00 GMT

I went up today for a few instrument approaches. This is the first of the three for the day and picks up as I'm getting vectors to the final approach course for the ILS 36 approach into Reading, PA (KRDG) . All of them were flown faster than normal to help break in new cylinder parts we recently had installed. This one if the first time I've ever been to Reading, PA. Next time I'll have to land and check out the environs. :) Weather: 27007KT 7SM CLR 31/23 A2991...(read more)

20100627 Departing KMQI

jtabor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:11:00 GMT

This is my taxi and departure from Manteo, NC (KMQI). With the hot weather I wanted to get airborne as quickly as possible, so I departed VFR and activated my IFR flight plan in the air. (I'd be talking to the same controller anyway. Listen up for the Pilatus activating his IFR plan from the ground. You see this plane at the beginning of my taxi.) The Washington Center (ZDC) controller was rather busy this day and it took him a while to get around to giving me my clearance. Weather: 20004KT 10SM...(read more)

20100625 Landing KMQI

jtabor — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:08:00 GMT

This is my landing at Manteo (KMQI) in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The winds favored runway 5 and I'm approaching from the north. Yes, I was one of "those pilots" on this day. It's OK for you to laugh. Luckily there was nobody else in the pattern, so at least I didn't annoy anybody but me. Learn from my mistake... Weather: 06008KT 030V070 10SM SCT060 SCT090 30/23 A2999...(read more)

20100625 Cloud Skipping

jtabor — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:05:00 GMT

Here's a time-compressed sequence from my trip to North Carolina's Outer Banks (KMQI). There was a thin cloud layer for several miles with the tops right at my cruising altitude of 7000 feet (2134 meters). Not quite canyon flying, but it was akin to skipping along the tops. :)...(read more)

20100625 IFR Departure KJYO

jtabor — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is my IFR departure from Leesburg, VA (KJYO) enroute to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (Manteo (KMQI), to be specific). This captures AWOS, clearance, takeoff and initial contact with Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT). Weather: 31003KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A3002...(read more)

A Note on Posting Comments

jtabor — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:13:00 GMT

My little corner of the web generates a rather modest amount of traffic - at least legitimate traffic. I appreciate all the folks who come here to enjoy my videos and other aviation related content. I especially appreciate all those who take the time to respond with a comment or two. Unfortunately, virtually all of the comments posted on my site each day are nothing but auto-generated spam - to the tune of up to 75 per day (on average). It's gotten to the point I just don't have time to wade...(read more)

100523 GPS 17 KJYO

jtabor — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:51:00 GMT

This is the last of today's approaches in actual conditions - and this was the "lowest" weather I've ever had coming into my home field. AWOS was reporting 4 miles in rain, but I didn't have the runway in sight until about 1 mile from the threshold. I also taught myself a lesson. It may not be clear from the video, but there were a couple of other planes coming in to Leesburg behind me. ATC gave me the standard "cancel IFR on this frequency or via the RCO" along with...(read more)

100523 GPS 5 KFDK

jtabor — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:48:00 GMT

This is the second of my approaches today. The weather over Frederick, MD (KFDK) was better than either Martinsburg or Leesburg and the only real entertainment I had on this approach was listening to the "Err Froahn" (Air France) flight being worked by ATC. Oh, and there was a bit of fun not captured here where I was climbing out of the Martinsburg approach asking for the GPS 5 into Frederick (which should have been essentially a straight shot from one approach onto the initial approach...(read more)

100523 GPS 8 KMRB

jtabor — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:44:00 GMT

This is my approach in IMC to Martinsburg, WV (KMRB) . Besides being the first approach in actual conditions I'd flown in a few months, this approach was also interesting in that it demonstrates the need for all parties to pay attention. The tower controller asked me to "report CEBER". I responded that I would although that waypoint didn't ring a bell. It didn't show on the Garmin 430's display of the approach nor did it show on my copy of the approach plate, so I called...(read more)

100523 Departing KJYO

jtabor — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:05:00 GMT

The weather and schedules (both the plane's and mine) aligned today to allow me to get in some approaches in actual conditions. It had been a few months since I'd been in any serious actual IMC, so I was feeling a bit rusty. Today's flight was planned from Leesburg, VA (KJYO) to Martinsburg, WV (KMRB) then over to Frederick, MD (KFDK) before heading back home. This is the departure from KJYO and the video captures AWOS, clearance delivery, takeoff, and initial contact with ATC. Weather...(read more)

100307 KFRR-KJYO

jtabor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:47:00 GMT

Just a simple flight from Front Royal, VA (KFRR) to bring home the plane after its annual inspection. The folks over at Front Royal Aero Services, Inc. do a fantastic job....(read more)

100221 KJYO-KFRR

jtabor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:04:00 GMT

Short night VFR flight to drop off the plane for an oil change. The snow is the leftovers from the "Blizzard of 2010" that dumped 30 inches on Leesburg, VA (KJYO) back on February 5-6....(read more)