PFT post-solo dunking in -25C!!!

[Bo]

Yes, the wonderful tradition of dunking solo students in a tub of freezing water continues here in beautiful Portage.

BTW, I know I laugh like a girl.

Enjoy the vid  ;D

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3963292388229925682&q=post-solo+dunking&hl=en

 

[dardt]

I concur, you do laugh like a girl  ;D

Nice video, cheers

 

[Bograt]

Congrats Learning!

Tell Clarke he is "REEDICULOUS"

Looking forward to seeing you in the Jaw.

Bowers

 

[Shamrock]

What were those bumps on either side of his neck after he got out of the water?  They weren't there before he was dunked.

 

[Globesmasher]

Well done - that brings back memories.

I went through Portage PFS in January-February as well (1989).

Have fun ..... the courses can be a lot of fun if you have the right mix of people on your courses.
I recall having a great time ... and flying too!

 

[23007]

Congrats Learning!

Tell Clarke he is "REEDICULOUS"

Looking forward to seeing you in the Jaw.

Bowers

Bograt, if only we had a video of YOU from the flight welcome party posted on here...now That would have been rediculous. Looking forward to your solo party....it can only get better!!

 

[I_am_John_Galt]

What were those bumps on either side of his neck after he got out of the water?

It was only -25C that day ...  he's got HEAT RASH!

 

[Mike Baker]

Hehe you do laugh quite oddly don't you, hehehe.

 

[Bograt]

Bograt, if only we had a video of YOU from the flight welcome party posted on here...now That would have been rediculous. Looking forward to your solo party....it can only get better!!

Apparently a lot of people were too drunk to understand me and my newfie accent.      My sister is a stripper  Anyone have a mop?

 

[Good2Golf]

Bo, congrats.

p.s.  yeah, you should get something done about that laugh... 


G2G

 

[Bo]

I should mention that this is the only student who has completed his solo (he had his commercial license). Most people are at least 4 flights away from their solo and if the weather stays this cold, the course may be extended.

The new Grobs have been experiencing problems keeping the oil temperature warm on days below -25C. I've flown 5 times out of 15 flying days due to extreme cold and/or wind chill. Usually we only start flying around noon since the mornings are too cold. It's frustrating because there isn't a cloud in the sky.

Ah well, I shouldn't complain. I could be back in Farnham  ;D

 

[Good2Golf]

Grob having probs at -25c.....wow, even a Griffon can handle -25c...  ;D

G2G

 

[Inch]

I seem to remember being grounded more than a few times on the Jet Ranger when it was below -32. Airplanes just don't like the cold that much, sometimes even less than the operator!

 

[Globesmasher]

I seem to remember being grounded more than a few times on the Jet Ranger when it was below -32. Airplanes just don't like the cold that much, sometimes even less than the operator!

OMG!!! 

Does that mean we've purchased/contracted an aircraft that wont be functional for 5 months out of any given year at CYPG????  ;D

 

[I_am_John_Galt]

This week we are working with a cut-off around -22, -23 (officially it is still -32).  Even at that, we are having to run really lean and in some interesting configurations just to keep the oil temps up.  I understand the Grob people are working on a fix as we speak ...

 

[Bograt]

Bo, or Iceman,

Ask Col Palmer if the memo to rename the Grob has been approved. I wrote the memo in June, and haven't heard anything since then.

 

[warspite]

lol funny video....
lmao funny laugh ;D :rofl: ;D

 

[Astrodog]

what do they keep you guys doing on non-flying days?

 

[Bograt]

what do they keep you guys doing on non-flying days?

I'm sure they are admiring the Small Group Evaluation's rumble Book. Yes that's me dancing on top of the bar at Earls with the 3 blonds, one of whom may or may not have been wearing panties.

 

[Bo]

what do they keep you guys doing on non-flying days?

We're usually on standby until 13:30. After that, if the weather doesn't seem to be improving, we're let off.

I'll usually review and do some chair flying for a bit. After that, it's workout, eat, go into Portage and get a Timmies, eat, ping-pong, watch movie, sleep.