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Discover Flying Day typically
consists of two flying sessions. The first session begins at about 10 a.m.
and the second session begins at about 1:30 p.m. A program is
presented to introduce the new aviators to some of the aspects of aviation
between these two sessions. At DFD 2000 there were speakers discussing topics like "How to
Become an Airline Pilot" and "What Does it Require From a
Medical Perspective to get a Private Pilot's License."
Here, our group of over 70 DFD
participants enjoy lunch during the program at the Casablanca Restaurant
located in the terminal at Redbird Airport. |
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This is one of our guests
representing a major airline. If you were interested in making flying a
career and didn't know where to begin, DFD is a good place to start. It
takes many hours to earn a rating that allows you to fly for a major
airline. But if you have the drive and determination, now is the time to
start. |
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The atmosphere is electrifying and
it's exciting waiting for the flight to begin. The lobby at the Redbird
Terminal looks like a boarding gate at DFW. Our DFD participants are shown
here during registration and before we make airplane assignments. |
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Discover Flying Day
Instructor (RFPA Chief Instructor), Ary Sarmento.
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This year, we had our best turn-out
yet. What's more, each year, we set new records for participants and for
those who actually go on to start flying lessons. Of course, we do have
some people that are just interested in riding in a small plane for the
first time. That's fine, too. WE JUST LOVE SHARING AVIATION WITH ANYONE
THAT IS INTERESTED. |
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DFD Students don't just
ride in an airplane! They really fly the plane under the guidance
and instruction of volunteer CFI and CFII FAA flight instructors. These
instructors are typically members of Rainbow Flyers Pilot's Association
and they are volunteering their time to the club for this event. During
the hour and a half session, three students and an instructor take off and
land at three airports in the local area. The students trade places at
each airport so each person has the opportunity to fly the plane. You get
to log time in a real pilot's log book which is signed by the instructor. |
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Everyone involved gets a formal
briefing before the flight. The instructor describes preflight procedures
to the students and they get a lesson in basic aerodynamics. Whether the
airplane is a Cessna C-150 or a Boeing 777, the dynamics are basically the
same. The airplane produces thrust , drag and lift and the earth creates
gravity. Therefore the airplane flies. If you like "details"
flying is for you. |
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And the best part! We get
to meet a lot of really nice people who share our common interest in
flying. |
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