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In-Flight Fluid Management for Pilots
Written by Leo Montejo   
Monday, 18 January 2010


Fluid management should be an integral part of our sport, yet most pilots only worry about either how much water they can pack inside their wings for ballast or better yet, what is the cleverest way to dispose of their urine output. But as an anesthesiologist, I have always found that I am worried about fluid INPUT (what and how much I drink) while in flight. So the Camelbak Flow Meter(R) caught my eye yesterday at REI since it offered a solution on how to properly maintain my brain and other organs well hydrated while I am going down to the Whites.

In fact, for the purists, this device will allow you to measure both fluid INTAKE and OUTPUT, thus allowing you to be in optimal physiologic homeostasis at any time during your flight - which is by the way what an anesthesiologist does for you while you are having any major medical procedure.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 January 2010 )
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2009 Wave Closeout
Written by Dave Bingham   
Thursday, 31 December 2009


I thought we were going to have some postings on wave today. Yes I know surface winds were low to non existent. But up high things were different. So I had 2 options for these conditions. Get a tow and come off tow at about 5,000 feet agl (10,000 feet asl) with the SparrowHawk or take the Jabiru (LSA power plane) out and enjoy the wave with a heater so that I don't have to suffer the cold at high altitudes. So I don't need to tell you which I chose.

Above 9,000 feet msl I found good wave and throttled down to just above idle. Was soon up to 18k and flew along eastern Sierras. Beautiful conditions with the engine close to idle. Next time I think I will request wave window and take the little LSA up to 28k. I sure am glad that most pilots don't appreciate the beauty of the wave. Why was I the only pilot enjoying the wave today? I think most people can't think outside the box.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 January 2010 )
Flight to Elko on Xmas day
Written by Webmaster   
Sunday, 27 December 2009

Christmas day, and it turns out I am missing a present that can only be found in Elko, Nevada. The skies are clear, but the temperatures are arctic-like! At Elko, the high will be around 5 degrees Fahrenheit for the day (-15 Celsius).

At Minden, it will be a balmy 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and I get into my Mooney after I spend about an hour getting ice off the wings, with Mountain Mike's help. We place the Mooney's tail facing the sun and this helps too.

I then fuel up and get into the plane, knowing well that starting the engine may be an adventure. I was right - we ended up needing to jump start the engine using the flooded procedure for Continentals, since I could not get it to start initially.

But finally, I'm off and the day is beautiful. I head Northeast to Derby to stay out of the F-16's target practice area, and then turn direct to Elko. A brisk Northeasterly breeze slows the Mooney down to around 165 knots groundspeed at 10,500 feet.

 

Pyramid Lake was half covered with low fog, and the scenery was fantastic. Visibility was probably 100 miles. As I flew past Derby, and near the restricted areas, the terrain became volcanic and Mars-like.


The landing was uneventful at Elko, where my passenger got off the plane to pick up our package - a jack russell puppy! Luckily the runway had been cleared for a small regional airliner, because along the way, all I saw were snowed-in airports. I did not dare turn off the plane's engine due to the extreme cold temperatures.

The return was quick, with a 30 knot tailwind, and just as beautiful.

Happy Holidays everybody!

Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 December 2009 )
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