Jonwayne79

I thought everyone would like to see this! They just posted it to Facebook.

I'm planning on being there.

Incredible news! Thank you so much!!

Nevermind. I found it on the AOPA website.

How was this announced? I can't find any info about it online.

Thanks!

I'm looking forward to putting a vertical card compass in my 201. I had one installed in a 172 that I used to own and I loved it!

Hi fantom. I'm not offended. I'm by no means a veteran to flying. I have just over 200 hours (including 600+ landings), most of which are in a 201. I know there are a lot of guys here with thousands or even tens of thousands of hours. Like I said, I don't want to offend anybody. I know a lot of you have a lot more experience than me. My basic point was that a pilot needs to develop a system that he/she uses every time they land as to not forget anything, especially the gear. Do I make mistakes? Yes! We all do. I just believe that forgetting the gear can be prevented with the right steps. I don't want any of us to expect to gear up our planes. I know I'm new here and none of you know me...so a little about myself: Like I said, I have just over 200 hours single engine land. Graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor's in Aeronautics and a minor in Aviation Safety. I'm currently working on my instrument ticket.

AOPA just posted this on their site. http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2013/October/09/Mooney-funding.aspx

Done! This site is extremely helpful! Thanks!!!

I don't want to offend anyone here, but in my opinion, there is no reason to ever forget the gear. Whether you have a working gear warning system or not, it has to become part of your pre-landing checklist, written or mental. For example, I do a GUMP check at least 3 times during a normal pattern. In fact, I always say it out loud. The last time I do it is after I've turned onto final. I say out loud "gear is down" and then say "heels on the floor" to make sure that my feet aren't on the brakes (but that's a different issue). I know that some have said that when you're doing a simulated engine out, you tune the warning system out, but a thorough mental checklist will remind you. Yes, there are times, especially during an emergency, when the pilot becomes distracted, but training yourself to say "gear is down" on final will remind you to check the gear. Of course, don't just say it. Check it!! Again, I don't want to offend anyone who has forgotten the gear, but I don't believe the saying that "There are those that have and those that will." To me, that's putting a negative thought in your head that "Hey, I'm gonna do this eventually." Don't believe that bull. It's the same thing as saying, "Hey, I'm gonna eventually crash this plane, but it's expected." If you consistently perform the same checklist EVERY time you land, you can prevent this from happening.