http://www.aneclecticmind.com Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:30:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/18/a-tethered-balloon-flight/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/18/a-tethered-balloon-flight/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:14:39 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7524 Never a routine day. It was my second time in a hot air balloon and I can assure you that a tethered flight -- although kind of nice -- isn't anything nearly as spectacular as the "real thing." Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/18/a-tethered-balloon-flight/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/03/hovering-with-the-balloons/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/03/hovering-with-the-balloons/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:40:10 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7502 Just a quick post after an unusual photo flight. I'm the odd bird in this flock. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/03/hovering-with-the-balloons/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/28/why-are-we-still-powering-down-all-electronic-devices-on-airliners/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/28/why-are-we-still-powering-down-all-electronic-devices-on-airliners/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:03:49 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/28/why-are-we-still-powering-down-all-electronic-devices-on-airliners/ There's no real reason for it. A logical look at the requirement for shutting down portable electronic devices and the regulations behind it. 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My latest rant against Groupon and its clones. 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A discussion of the media's coverage of the cause of the helicopter crash during the Bin Laden assault. An "air vortex" is explained and illustrated. 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You think you're a hot shot because you're learning to fly helicopters? Check that attitude at the door. It won't do you any good if you plan to make flying a career. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/03/06/so-you-want-to-be-a-helicopter-pilot-part-5-check-your-attitude-at-the-door/feed/ 20 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/01/23/so-you-want-to-be-a-helicopter-pilot-part-4-choose-a-reputable-flight-school/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/01/23/so-you-want-to-be-a-helicopter-pilot-part-4-choose-a-reputable-flight-school/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:21:06 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/01/23/so-you-want-to-be-a-helicopter-pilot-part-4-choose-a-reputable-flight-school/ Get what you pay for. The quality of your training will be determined by your flight school. And believe me, you want the best training you can get. 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