Esther Cranga completed advanced mountain flight training at Western Helicopters in California. She was impressed by the expertise and professionalism of the instructors, Pete Gillies and Bob Spencer. The ground school and autorotation training in the MD500 helicopter helped improve her skills for mountain flying. After this training, Cranga felt she had taken a big step closer to her career goal of becoming a skilled pilot. She thanked the Whirly-Girls and Western Helicopters for the opportunity to advance her flight abilities.
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This interview with Phil M. Haun comprises the military portal of The Yale Historical Review.
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2) He discusses how being a Scout for the past 8 years has introduced him to new friends and skills and is helping prepare him for his future through opportunities like meeting mentors in the aviation industry.
3) Brandon highlights a fun experience at the Big Apple Jamboree where he learned an important life lesson about overcoming fears and persevering even if you fail, which Scouting is teaching him.
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1) The document describes the author's experience joining the military in 1995, including going through processing in Buffalo, NY and basic training.
2) It details some of the author's experiences in basic training, including living with bunkmates, classes like gas chamber training, and physical training sessions.
3) After basic training, the author attended "A school" to learn about being an aviation structural mechanic, which involved intensive classroom and practical training for several months.
Individual report for brampton flying clubSeo Hee Cho
The document summarizes Diana Cho's field trip assignment to the Brampton Flying Club. It includes:
1) Three most impressive observations: a presentation on aviation, tour of facilities, experiences in aircraft cockpits.
2) Two different feelings before and after the trip: boredom turned to interest upon seeing aircraft.
3) Three things learned: training programs, phonetic alphabets, the club's mission statement.
4) Two new things: history of the club and efforts to attract women to aviation.
Boot camp classes have become a popular way for people to stay in shape through challenging outdoor workouts. The article describes attending a boot camp class led by instructor Janneke in Istanbul's Emirgan Park. The hour-long class included a variety of intense exercises like squats, pushups, and hill sprints. While difficult, being outside in nature and exercising as part of a group provided motivation. Janneke aims to grow the boot camp class by offering new activities like training for a mud run.
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Phil M. Haun on flying, teaching and leadingYHRUploads
This interview with Phil M. Haun comprises the military portal of The Yale Historical Review.
Dean Haun joined the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College in January 2016 as Dean of Academics. His areas of scholarly and professional expertise are coercion, deterrence, air power theory, strategy, international relations, and security studies. Phil served for 29 years as an active duty U.S. Air Force officer and A-10 pilot with combat tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. He commanded an operational A-10 squadron. He is a research affiliate with MIT’s Security Studies Program.
1) Brandon is a 13-year-old Boy Scout who is representing over 43,000 Scouts in the Greater New York Councils at the 22nd Annual Aviation Luncheon.
2) He discusses how being a Scout for the past 8 years has introduced him to new friends and skills and is helping prepare him for his future through opportunities like meeting mentors in the aviation industry.
3) Brandon highlights a fun experience at the Big Apple Jamboree where he learned an important life lesson about overcoming fears and persevering even if you fail, which Scouting is teaching him.
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This document discusses the importance of maintaining the right attitude, both when flying a plane and piloting one's life. It describes how attitude affects whether a plane climbs, descends, or stays level during flight, and how the same principles apply to life - a positive attitude allows one to cope with challenges and learn from mistakes, while a negative attitude can lead to problems. The author shares lessons learned from her flights around Australia, including how adopting a positive attitude and view of her plane helped ensure smooth journeys. She encourages the reader to reflect on their personal and business "call signs" or attitudes.
1) The document describes the author's experience joining the military in 1995, including going through processing in Buffalo, NY and basic training.
2) It details some of the author's experiences in basic training, including living with bunkmates, classes like gas chamber training, and physical training sessions.
3) After basic training, the author attended "A school" to learn about being an aviation structural mechanic, which involved intensive classroom and practical training for several months.
Individual report for brampton flying clubSeo Hee Cho
The document summarizes Diana Cho's field trip assignment to the Brampton Flying Club. It includes:
1) Three most impressive observations: a presentation on aviation, tour of facilities, experiences in aircraft cockpits.
2) Two different feelings before and after the trip: boredom turned to interest upon seeing aircraft.
3) Three things learned: training programs, phonetic alphabets, the club's mission statement.
4) Two new things: history of the club and efforts to attract women to aviation.
Boot camp classes have become a popular way for people to stay in shape through challenging outdoor workouts. The article describes attending a boot camp class led by instructor Janneke in Istanbul's Emirgan Park. The hour-long class included a variety of intense exercises like squats, pushups, and hill sprints. While difficult, being outside in nature and exercising as part of a group provided motivation. Janneke aims to grow the boot camp class by offering new activities like training for a mud run.
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The document discusses the vision and mission of Soaring Spirits Aviation, Inc., which is a charitable organization that provides opportunities for youth in aviation. The organization's vision includes charitable air transportation, emergency relief operations, and youth aviation discovery programs. It outlines opportunities for youth like free introductory flights and educational programs to inspire interest in aviation. It also notes the needs to accomplish the mission, such as funding to build an aircraft and obtain volunteers. The overall goal is to provide encouragement and opportunities to help inner-city youth succeed.
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Obstacles are put in our way to make it difficult for us to achieve something. We often quit at just the last moment before we have actually succeeded. The secret to being incredibly good at everything is pushing through and getting better and better when others around you are quitting.
Pilot your life newsletter no. 8: Ask for help when you need itFran West
The document discusses the value of teamwork based on the author's experience flying solo around Australia. While the author initially saw themselves as independent, they came to realize the benefits of accepting help from others. This included assistance with refueling the plane and having wildlife cleared from a runway. The author concludes teamwork provides support that makes goals less stressful and more achievable when working with others rather than completely alone.
Flying with children can be both fun and challenging, depending on the age of the children. The article provides tips from experienced parents on flying with infants, young children, teenagers, and families. These tips include preparing children for what to expect, bringing entertainment and snacks, requesting assistance from flight attendants, and maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
The document discusses the vision and mission of Soaring Spirits Aviation, Inc., which is a charitable organization that provides opportunities for youth in aviation. The organization's vision includes charitable air transportation, emergency relief operations, and youth aviation discovery programs. It outlines opportunities for youth like free introductory flights and educational programs to inspire interest in aviation. It also notes the needs to accomplish the mission, such as funding to build an aircraft and obtain volunteers. The overall goal is to provide encouragement and opportunities to help inner-city youth succeed.
The document discusses the vision and mission of Soaring Spirits Aviation, Inc., which is a charitable organization that provides opportunities for youth in aviation. The organization's vision includes charitable air transportation, emergency relief operations, and youth aviation discovery programs. It outlines opportunities for youth like free introductory flights and educational programs to inspire interest in aviation. It also notes the needs to accomplish the mission, such as funding to build an aircraft and obtain volunteers. The overall goal is to provide encouragement and opportunities to help inner-city youth succeed.
Connor Hoyt completed a 150-hour fire and emergency services practicum with the Anchorage Airport Fire & Police Department and Chugiak Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. During his practicum, he gained hands-on experience responding to various calls, performed station duties, participated in trainings, and developed strong relationships with department members. Connor reflected on the personal and professional growth he experienced during the practicum and his plans to continue pursuing a career in firefighting.
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The document provides instructions for seeking assignment writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5 step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a 10 minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure needs are fully met.
The document is an English lesson about travel vocabulary related to airports and flying. It contains definitions and examples of common travel phrases like "travel light", "layover", "standby", "got bumped", "frequent flyer", "jet lag", "wired", and "barf bag". It includes practice exercises where students fill in blanks and answer questions using the new vocabulary. There are also short role play and discussion activities to have students practice using the airport travel phrases in conversations.
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wg-cp-spring-2016
1. 6 • Collective Pitch, Spring 2016
IN THE NEWS
P11.2 Esther Cranga, winner of the Advanced MountainFlight Training Scholarship, with Pete Gillies, former chiefpilot for Western Helicopters
By WG#1806 Esther Cranga
There are experts who are legends in their field - those
who leave a strong imprint of respect and admiration
on the people who meet them. I was blessed to meet two
men of that caliber during my mountain flight training
in California at Western Helicopters: the former owner,
Pete Gillies, and director of training, Bob Spencer. They
are references in the industry for mountain flying, law
enforcement, long line training and much more. They
are focused on sharing their experiences with profes-
sionalism and enthusiasm in order to benefit others. At
the top of their trade, they have humility, and told me we
are students forever.
The ground school at Western Helicopters was a step
above everything I had read about mountain flying. Dur-
ing autorotation training, Pete and Bob emphasized the
importance of pulling the cyclic back first to recover the
R.P.M., and we practiced full-downs in the MD500. Now
I get why everybody who flies it loves that “egg” so much.
This course helped me take a big step closer to my career
goal. When I was training for my private pilot rating in
Italy, my instructor, Andrea Piana, Continued on page 7
Scholarship Winner
Report: Advanced
Mountain Flying Training
WG#1398 Kate Garrison training for ATP
Scholarship Winner Earns ATP
By WG#1398 Kate Garrison
I am so grateful to the Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund for awarding me the
2015 Memorial Flight Training Scholarship. I used it to earn my ATP - a
rating I never thought I would get when I first started flying helicopters
in 2005. I used the scholarship for the 10 hours of instrument time in
the aircraft I needed to meet the hour requirements for the ATP. And I
needed to brush the rust off my R22 skills, since I hadn’t flown that heli-
copter in nine years.
I did my ATP flight training at Advanced Helicopter Concepts (AHC)
in Frederick, Md., with a great instructor, John. He was knowledgeable,
patient, fun and safe to fly with. He’s been instructing for more than a
year, but for just having left his teenage years behind him, he had never
flown with a pregnant student until me! The owner, Neal, was flexible
with my schedule requests and made me feel very welcome.
After I did the training last summer, I gave birth to our second baby girl in October 2015. I took a few months off
from flying and studying, then took the checkride in March. It was special to do the training at AHC because I did
my initial flight training there 11 years ago and my ATP examiner did my commercial checkride in 2006.
Thank you to the Whirly-Girls for this amazing opportunity to advance my career. I know having an ATP will
help me get my next job and I am excited about those prospects, now that I am back in D.C., where I grew up. I’m
looking into possibly flying airborne law enforcement or applying to HEMS companies, where I have four years of
experience.
2. Collective Pitch, Spring 2016 • 7
IN THE NEWS
By WG#1819 Alexandra Thorsen
February 23rd was like any other day except my stomach
was full of butterflies and adrenaline rushed through my
body. I was about to be strapped to a seat inside the skel-
eton of a helicopter and plunged underwater. As a kid, I
loved to swim end to end underwater in the pool without
taking a breath, so that helped with my nerves.
When walking into Survival Systems, USA, for Helicop-
ter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) training, I saw
friendly people who helped make my potentially terrify-
ing experience more comfortable. Tray, our classroom
instructor, greeted me along with 15 men who were
mostly from the military or NYPD. For a moment, I felt
like a little girl in a classroom full of brave men, but they
never treated me like that.
We were all in the same boat (or helicopter) and were
dreading what was to come. I recommend taking notes
because there is a lot of information, but it distracts you
from focusing on how long you think you can hold your
breath underwater. The flight suit felt like pajamas, but
at least I was comfortable while simulating a life-and-
death situation.
When it was my turn to go into the Shallow Water
Egress Training (SWET) chair, Corey’s briefing made me
feel comfortable and safe. Then he said: “Brace, brace,”
and flipped me underwater. My sinuses filled up with
water, which stung, but
it went away soon as I
focused on not drown-
ing. When you are
underwater, the first
thing to do is calm
yourself. Then touch
a reference point on
your body that leads
to an exit, usually
your knee, and reach for the door. Next, hold onto the
airframe, unbuckle your seat belt, and pull yourself out
without kicking.
We did the same training in the egress machine. The
most nerve-wracking thing was watching other people
getting dunked in the water. Once you’re in the machine,
you’re focused, calm, and feel safe with people nearby
taking care of you.
The two-day course is a lot of fun and an invaluable
experience. I highly recommend all pilots take the course.
I am very grateful to have received the HUET course
scholarship and to have trained at a wonderful facility
with wonderful people. One last tip: don’t eat a nice dinner
afterwards because you can’t taste or smell anything when
your sinuses have been filled up with pool water all day.
My HUET Course Experience
with Survival Systems, USA
WG#1806 Ester Cranga in MD500 training with
Western Helicopters
WG#1819 Alexandra Thorsen
Continued from page 6
taught me how to do pinnacle approaches in the mountains,
and that’s where I got hooked on mountain flying.
I enjoyed every minute and every challenge flying the MD500
in the southern California mountains; landing in deep ravines
or on snow-covered mountains around 10,000 feet MSL. One
thing I love about flying is that I keep learning and it keeps life
interesting.
I thank the Whirly-Girls and Western Helicopters for this
training. I also acknowledge the great people who support and
inspire me: my parents, Pierre and Mylène; Sarah Cranga, Anne
Cranga, Taylor Beckett, Christine Mallet, Pascal Hudziak,
Hodges Brown, Kim Wilson, and Marie Christine Lebascle.