Taking the Pilot?s Seat: Controlling Airspeed
When I walk on the beautiful land in the Sutherland Valley, beneath the Catalina Mountains, the land reminds me that Mother Earth has a heartbeat, a rhythm. Being in nature attunes my body to her rhythm and reminds me of my own natural pace. So does meditation—it is a way of stopping to check in with the Source, and with my own body/mind, and re-calibrating.
I need to change my “attitude,”—an aviation term for the angle of the airplane– to pull the nose of my airplane up a bit and slow my speed.
When I think of the idea of slowing my pace, my “small mind” immediately panics at the thought. What will I miss? What will I not accomplish?
Fortunately my “larger mind” responds by asking, “Where are you going so fast? What is your destination or goal that is so crucial? Isn’t the journey the point?”
My small mind says nothing.
I remember Thich Nhat Hahn’s cautions about our pace, his advice about mindful walking and mindful eating and avoiding multi-tasking.
My small mind points out how many things I accomplish by multi-tasking.
Is that really true? Recent research points out that our brains don’t operate at maximum efficiency when we do more than one thing at a time. Maybe we are sacrificing focus, intensity and depth of thought, excellence in problem-solving.
Perhaps I suffer from the aviator’s dreaded plague, “get-there-itis,” the disease that leads to unwise decisions like flying too late, or into bad weather, or when sick, or in conditions outside our expertise. If we crash, we might ask ourselves what was so important about that destination and how much time we really saved.
If I take time to gaze out the window, perhaps I’ll really see something like the scene in the photo of the water and cloud formations along the Sea of Cortez. What’s the hurry, really?
These are thoughts each of us must bring to consciousness as we pilot our way through a year that may challenge us to drop old patterns, to take responsibility for our own energy, to ask treasured family and friends to support us as responsible pilots who have taken the left seat. We may not be able to manage the strong winds of life, but we can manage ourselves.
What are your thoughts?
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Crop Dusting in Hertford, NC—- ‘Nuff Said!!
This is my first somewhat tricked out video. My friends and I made this video for all CropDus' 's to enjoy. As well as ag aviation fans, future ag pilots and just for good entertainment. For more information about ag flying services, check out www.craftairservices.com There are lots of info about the benefits of ag spraying and check out the planes that are for sale. Now that the plugs are done. please enjoy this video. I hope to make another one in next few months. I think it is fun to watch and it sure was great fun to make. ENJOY!!!
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Helicopter Pilot Crop Dusting Fields in Weld County Colorado!
june 8th, 2011 saw a bell heli cropdusting.
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Jimmy Stewart Bomber Pilot
The book Jimmy Stewart Bomber Pilot is written by Starr Smith. James Stewart, known as Jimmy is the protagonist for Starr Smith's book. The author has informed the readers about Jimmy Stewart's services during the World War II. Jimmy Stewart is regarded as the most influential army person who rose on grades in U.S Air Force Reserve after his career in acting. He studied architecture from the Princeton University, started off as an actor and later he worked in the army after the attack on Pearl Harbor. There were many celebrities who served in the World War II but Jimmy Stewart was unique among them.
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What is more interesting in this book is that it delivers a lot of information that amazes the audiences.
One of the facts is that Jimmy Stewart led 20 missions over Germany and Europe during World War II which he meticulously carried out one after another and yet again when his services were required he went on taking command of flight during the Vietnamese War. Such heroism and never dying charisma of his made him an exemplar for many and it would appear most surprising especially to those who only know him as an actor. His endeavors for his country and the respect that he received for his services are unparalleled which could be traced back by going through the book which systematically describes his progress in U.S. Air Force Reserve allowing him to stand upland and appear as a prodigy for his followers and lovers. The book describes Jimmy Stewart as a man of his word and action.
The book is an excellent narration of the life of a volunteer, actor and yet an important public figure that compels the readers to read the book with curiosity. Those who read this book would agree to this fact that this book allows readers to read something worth knowing about someone's life rather than just knowing the person's achievements. Readers could learn a lot from the life of Jimmy Stewart as the book presents his great qualities and contributions that he has made for his country from his services as a patriotic man serving.
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Life of Cropduster- A simple tribute for Ag pilots
I made this video with the intention of honoring the great aces of our aviation, agricultural pilots, hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching
Video Rating: 5 / 5
The Pilot’s Guides.
The Pilot's Guides.
Interview Guide For Pilots. Contains inside info from the interview panel members and Chief Pilots on interview do and don'ts. Author is a current airline pilot (20 years experience) and updates the Guide by interviewing airline industry personnel.
The Pilot's Guides.
Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls
If you drive a Honda Pilot or are looking to buy this vehicle, you need to read this article. The Honda Pilot is a quality automobile, but you should learn about Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls and protect yourself from expensive repairs in the future. Whether your vehicle was built before the year 2000, or in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or later, you should consider getting an extended warranty to protect you from Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls
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