VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:02 am Post subject: Information navigation

If any of you have learned to fly an aeroplane then you will know that in the early stages you will be flying VFR (Visual flying rules).

How on earth do you establish your location? You have a map and you look out of the window. Well done, you now know all about VFR navigation; that'll $4 please.

Not buying it? Thought not.

Then why do you buy VO expertise on blogs, newsletters etc written in the same way?

First, VFR navigation, the quick fix. Look on your map and find three easily identifiable land marks. Look out of the window and see if what you see on the map is on the ground and where you expect each one to be. One land mark could be a coincidence, two ... well, unlikely to be a coincidence but three all where you expect them to be are evidence of where you are beyond resonable doubt.

Take the above idea and apply it to your career, how you learn and upon what you place value.

I was directed to a VO article a few days ago because it was SO valuable and awesome and life changing. It was nicely written, had a beginning, middle and an end. I looked for three things on the map (in the article) and then looked for the three land marks to support the position (the claims). Not there, not a single land mark; in other words no supporting, verifiable evidence.

"Woot awesome dood" is a nice thing to say in respose to an article, blog or tip.

"How EXACTLY did it work for you?" is a better thing to say before you act on wishy-washy ideas.

Next week "How to cure terminal flatulence using a chain saw and the ignition system from a Volvo S40"

Chuck Davis · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:46 am Post subject:

***Slight Threadjack Alert***

Phillip, I've found a small plane for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgdIE2t8QkM
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Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:54 am Post subject:

Best video ..ever!

Fran McClellan · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:03 am Post subject:

Whoa!! That was amazing!
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todd ellis · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:42 am Post subject:

CRAP! fran stole my line!

Inoccent

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Bruce · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:49 am Post subject:

Having been to the Canyon many times I've seen a lot of amazing sights, but this one just about took the cake. The only thing more thrilling was watching banks of fog flow over the edge into the abyss.

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Michael Schoen · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:59 am Post subject:

That video was spectacular -- in 720p HD
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

Anybody else find it odd that on the flight back to home base, hanging onto the outside of the helicopter, the dude didn't bother to wear his helmet?
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ccpetersen · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject:

Wow.

that's all i can say... wow.

I once thought I wanted to learn to fly planes...now I want a jet pack. Wink

melissa eX · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject:

I WANNA DO THAT!!!!! iwannnadothatiwannadothat. I. Want. To. Do. That.

One thing Philip forgot to mention. Don't overlook the obvious - and don't make too much of it. If you're flying VFR in the morning and squinting because the sun is in your eyes you're heading east. Don't need to pay anyone to figure that out. And if you still can't figure it out you could be heading south. quickly.

Chuck Davis · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

Glad you guys liked it. It's weird...I'm terrified of heights...but not when it has to do with planes. There's one power-on stall he does that's really cool.
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Scott Pollak · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:52 pm Post subject:

That was a cool video, but personally I plan to try paramotoring soon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KQvzlkQaAI

MUCH more affordable and since you're going so much more slowly, you can really take in the scenery better. Plus, you can do it just about anywhere.
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audio'connell · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:19 pm Post subject:

There was a flying video?

I thought you meant all those bikini videos that were on the screen next to the flying videos.
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Deirdre · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject:

WOW!!!!

Amazing! And his landing was perfect, exactly where it was supposed to be.

WOW!!!
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heyguido · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:59 am Post subject:

Holy @#&%.

I thought kitesurfing was fun, but THAT....

I want one when I grow up.

Gotta go find my cape, now....
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