Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky_bacon
W0X0F
You should make a bio update since your last one was in 2007?
Unless theirs an updated on in these 313 page forums lol
Well, let's see. I'm 10 years older (which is a sobering thought; it starts to feel like the end of the runway is coming up).
Tell you what, I'll post a complete update when I get back to flying. I just had a another clear CT scan a couple of weeks ago and I'm now putting together a complete synopsis of my medical history and current prognosis for consideration by the FAA (with the help of the ALPA Aeromedical people in Colorado). I'm told that I have a very good case for getting my medical certificate, but the wheels turn slowly and so I'm trying not to get too anxious. I think shooting for the end of this year is realistic.
If and when I
do get back to flying, I'm going to consider a change of airplanes since the MD-88 is being phased out from NYC. I could stay on the plane and switch to Atlanta, but I'm going to look at transitioning to the 737 or go back and fly as Captain on the 757/767.
Quote:
I have a question,
IS it possible a flight sim like x-plane will teach me bad habits for real life?
Quote:
Originally Posted by de captain
As WOXOF can attest, you can go straight from the simulator to solo take off and landing.
de captain is right and you can read about it somewhere itt. But to answer your question, it
is possible to get some bad habits. For example, you might find some technique that works for you during approach and landing in the software simulation that would be very risky in an actual plane (such as cutting power completely prior to touchdown, an action that could result in what we politely call a firm arrival).