What do you think? Options when I saw the bird were to go around (which I considered, but didn't want to hit it at full power trying to climb out and have him hit my prop or windscreen), or to avoid him. Probably could have added a little power to soften the touchdown and add a little margin of speed. What would you have done in that situation?
Same as you, but as you said would have added a bump of power to soften the landing IF I had though of it at the time. I think you did just fine, missed the bird, put it on the ground, didn't break the plane or yourself. 9.5/10!
Well, you did the right move. End result was a non event. Definitely dint wanna wank the yoke back especially without adding power. Maybe slight turn to the right & land slightly right of center line. Touch call 📞 C) Feather the Prop?- sarcasm inserted
OK, I've watched the bird in super slow-mo like 6 times, and I'm still not exactly sure what the right call is. So don't be too hard on yourself. To the best I can tell, the most reasonable safe move probably would be a go-around call just over the piano keys. It's not entirely clear it's necessary then, but you still have some height to execute it out of range. A BIG lesson learned for me watching this: Once it's CLEAR a go-around is needed, it's too late! I am trying to be quicker on the go-around call, and seeing this experience helps move me in that direction. Thank you!
Hi Chris. Hope all is well. You handled it perfectly. Had there been a prop strike and you elected to go-around, possibly a bigger problem could’ve ensued. Either way, you and the bird came out unscathed. It’s a win win! Nice flying!
Where you were, there wasnt anything really you could have done. Even with application of full power a go around wasn't possible with that proximity. Great effort not panicking and flying the airplane.
Great video! Thx so much for sharing. I do need to practice impromptu go-arounds just so I can get the feel of full power after I've committed to flaring. Yea, I prob would have done the same to avoid that bird. What a tricky situation! That was a fairly big bird. Question: What would have happened if the bird struck your prop; windshield?
Great to hear you call out what you do. Nice review for our own learning experiences. Great color of the plane! Regarding avoiding birds, I once heard from an instructor that if within maneuvering speed, always pull up, as birds if surprised will dive. That is of course when you are p flying, on landing that might not apply. Thank you for sharing!
What do you think? Options when I saw the bird were to go around (which I considered, but didn't want to hit it at full power trying to climb out and have him hit my prop or windscreen), or to avoid him. Probably could have added a little power to soften the touchdown and add a little margin of speed. What would you have done in that situation?
Same as you, but as you said would have added a bump of power to soften the landing IF I had though of it at the time. I think you did just fine, missed the bird, put it on the ground, didn't break the plane or yourself. 9.5/10!
Well, you did the right move. End result was a non event.
Definitely dint wanna wank the yoke back especially without adding power. Maybe slight turn to the right & land slightly right of center line.
Touch call 📞
C) Feather the Prop?- sarcasm inserted
OK, I've watched the bird in super slow-mo like 6 times, and I'm still not exactly sure what the right call is. So don't be too hard on yourself. To the best I can tell, the most reasonable safe move probably would be a go-around call just over the piano keys. It's not entirely clear it's necessary then, but you still have some height to execute it out of range. A BIG lesson learned for me watching this: Once it's CLEAR a go-around is needed, it's too late! I am trying to be quicker on the go-around call, and seeing this experience helps move me in that direction. Thank you!
Hi Chris. Hope all is well. You handled it perfectly. Had there been a prop strike and you elected to go-around, possibly a bigger problem could’ve ensued. Either way, you and the bird came out unscathed. It’s a win win! Nice flying!
I agree! You, the plane, and the bird all emerged unscathed.
You have good discipline calling out each checklist item. Some of us 😉don't do that as much as we should. Nice work. I enjoy your videos.
Where you were, there wasnt anything really you could have done. Even with application of full power a go around wasn't possible with that proximity. Great effort not panicking and flying the airplane.
Great video, Chris. You seemed a little bit shook up after that near miss. Nice job keeping your composure. Birds and planes don't mix well. :)
Thanks 👍
Can you explain (or do a video) on how you gave your video/audio set up in/on the plane ?…or send a link to who you learned from ?..🤓
Thx
I've found that the best worst way to avoid a bird is to duck down.
"blah blah blah" heh
Last year was the “Nobody Cares” fly in. I think the next one needs to be the “blah blah blah” fly in!
Great video! Thx so much for sharing. I do need to practice impromptu go-arounds just so I can get the feel of full power after I've committed to flaring. Yea, I prob would have done the same to avoid that bird. What a tricky situation! That was a fairly big bird. Question: What would have happened if the bird struck your prop; windshield?
You still flying man? I miss the regular uploads. Hope you’re doing well.
Thanks for the great videos. Are the speeds that you are calling out MPH or KNOTS?
Thanks for watching! Those are MPH speeds.
Long time podcast listener. Are you guys going to Osh kosh?
Yep! My daughter and I will be there Wednesday night through Saturday afternoon.
@@MidlifePilot nice. I think I'll be there friday-wednesday with my daughter,haha
Great to hear you call out what you do. Nice review for our own learning experiences. Great color of the plane!
Regarding avoiding birds, I once heard from an instructor that if within maneuvering speed, always pull up, as birds if surprised will dive. That is of course when you are p flying, on landing that might not apply. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!