http://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/A podcast describing the adventure of learning to fly and living to fly in Irelandennoreply@blogger.com (Mark)Tue, 08 May 2012 00:46:40 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com7125Copyright Mark Maidenflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcastGames & Hobbies/Aviationmaiden.mark@gmail.comMark MaidenMark Maidennoflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcastFlying In IrelandA podcast describing the adventure of learning to fly and living to fly in Irelandhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/http://87.198.219.221/mfp_600.jpgMaidenFlightPodcasthttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/i7o_4uz70OE/episode-7-first-solo.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Wed, 02 May 2012 07:42:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-1402539779707366943A pilot will never forget the first time they flew an airplane on their own with no instructor present. I experienced this on the 10th December 2011 and needless to say, it was an event that I will cherish and never forget. I count myself blessed and privileged to be able to say I can fly an airplane by myself and it just makes me more keen to continue with my training and get my license.<br /> <br /> Follow along with me as I describe the events of that day!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%207.mp3">Episode 7 - First Solo</a> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vmbi4zX0Rho/T6FFPx1NmYI/AAAAAAAAAUg/u2b3KnChiVY/s1600/IMG_0911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vmbi4zX0Rho/T6FFPx1NmYI/AAAAAAAAAUg/u2b3KnChiVY/s320/IMG_0911.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-1402539779707366943?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/i7o_4uz70OE" height="1" width="1"/>2012-05-02T15:42:25.141+01:002noA pilot will never forget the first time they flew an airplane on their own with no instructor present. I experienced this on the 10th December 2011 and needless to say, it was an event that I will cherish and never forget. I count myself blessed and privMark MaidenA pilot will never forget the first time they flew an airplane on their own with no instructor present. I experienced this on the 10th December 2011 and needless to say, it was an event that I will cherish and never forget. I count myself blessed and privileged to be able to say I can fly an airplane by myself and it just makes me more keen to continue with my training and get my license. Follow along with me as I describe the events of that day! Episode 7 - First Solo flying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2012/05/episode-7-first-solo.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%207.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/-tP9JoJBucc/episode-6-circuit-flying-video.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:34:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-4695142001588315323This is a short video of me doing circuits at my local airfield Trevet last year shortly before my solo. My son Luke introduces me in his own classic style and my wife Rowena very graciously videos the whole flight. Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%206%20-%20Circuits%20at%20Trevet.mp4">Episode 6 - Circuits Flying Video</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-4695142001588315323?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/-tP9JoJBucc" height="1" width="1"/>2012-03-14T11:34:33.673Z5noThis is a short video of me doing circuits at my local airfield Trevet last year shortly before my solo. My son Luke introduces me in his own classic style and my wife Rowena very graciously videos the whole flight. Hope you enjoy it! Episode 6 - CircuitsMark MaidenThis is a short video of me doing circuits at my local airfield Trevet last year shortly before my solo. My son Luke introduces me in his own classic style and my wife Rowena very graciously videos the whole flight. Hope you enjoy it! Episode 6 - Circuits Flying Videoflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2012/03/episode-6-circuit-flying-video.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%206%20-%20Circuits%20at%20Trevet.mp4http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/UD9L2ycLSMA/episode-5-circuit-flying.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:46:40 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-1026616346436387679Circuit flying is very exciting and rewarding as you complete a full flight from take off to landing within 5 or 6 minutes. However, becoming proficient in the circuit takes time, patience and a lot of practice. Join me as I talk about my first impressions of circuit flying and some of my highs and lows as I learn to land.<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%205.mp3">Episode 5 - Circuit Flying</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-1026616346436387679?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/UD9L2ycLSMA" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-08T08:46:40.607Z4noCircuit flying is very exciting and rewarding as you complete a full flight from take off to landing within 5 or 6 minutes. However, becoming proficient in the circuit takes time, patience and a lot of practice. Join me as I talk about my first impressionMark MaidenCircuit flying is very exciting and rewarding as you complete a full flight from take off to landing within 5 or 6 minutes. However, becoming proficient in the circuit takes time, patience and a lot of practice. Join me as I talk about my first impressions of circuit flying and some of my highs and lows as I learn to land. Episode 5 - Circuit Flyingflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2012/02/episode-5-circuit-flying.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%205.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/vUVh_t-qIsw/episode-4-turns-take-offs-and-stalls.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:11:59 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-30025919634147710Join me as I talk about my next group of lessons as I learn steep turns, take offs and discovering the reality of stalls. And there's a subtle anouncement too!<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%204.mp3">Episode 4 - Turns, Take Offs and Stalls</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-30025919634147710?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/vUVh_t-qIsw" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-06T12:11:59.322Z2noJoin me as I talk about my next group of lessons as I learn steep turns, take offs and discovering the reality of stalls. And there's a subtle anouncement too! Episode 4 - Turns, Take Offs and StallsMark MaidenJoin me as I talk about my next group of lessons as I learn steep turns, take offs and discovering the reality of stalls. And there's a subtle anouncement too! Episode 4 - Turns, Take Offs and Stallsflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2012/01/episode-4-turns-take-offs-and-stalls.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%204.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/oiU1XfM7XYI/episode-3-ginger-biscuits-rock.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:41:18 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-2030933925612442831My first few lessons were both exciting and overwhelming! Join me as I talk about my initial experiences with flight training and why ginger biscuits rock my world!<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%203.mp3">Episode 3 - Ginge</a><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%203.mp3">r Biscuits Rock!</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--OJ4v-lMoUo/TtePjlW6u5I/AAAAAAAAASc/18DXWcKmS6c/s1600/Robin%2BHR200%2BCockpit.jpg"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-2030933925612442831?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/oiU1XfM7XYI" height="1" width="1"/>2011-12-01T15:41:18.150Z6noMy first few lessons were both exciting and overwhelming! Join me as I talk about my initial experiences with flight training and why ginger biscuits rock my world! Episode 3 - Ginger Biscuits Rock! Mark MaidenMy first few lessons were both exciting and overwhelming! Join me as I talk about my initial experiences with flight training and why ginger biscuits rock my world! Episode 3 - Ginger Biscuits Rock! flying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2011/12/episode-3-ginger-biscuits-rock.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%203.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/zrYM_DX_39s/episode-2-picking-flight-school.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-6648327322394545664How do you go about picking a flight school? What are the main criteria that you feel you need to have to feel comfortable? Join me in this episode as I talk about my own experiences in choosing a flight school.<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%202.mp3">Episode 2 - Picking a Flight School</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-6648327322394545664?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/zrYM_DX_39s" height="1" width="1"/>2011-11-11T13:36:55.460Z2noHow do you go about picking a flight school? What are the main criteria that you feel you need to have to feel comfortable? Join me in this episode as I talk about my own experiences in choosing a flight school. Episode 2 - Picking a Flight SchoolMark MaidenHow do you go about picking a flight school? What are the main criteria that you feel you need to have to feel comfortable? Join me in this episode as I talk about my own experiences in choosing a flight school. Episode 2 - Picking a Flight Schoolflying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2011/11/episode-2-picking-flight-school.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%202.mp3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~3/EVPNhF3USbA/episode-1-introduction.htmlmaiden.mark@gmail.com (Mark Maiden)Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:43:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529581889266801513.post-162515751163458253Welcome to the Maiden Flight Podcast coming to you from Dublin, Ireland. This is a brief introduction to the podcast where I hope to chart my experiences of learning to fly and beyond.<br /><br /><a href="http://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%201.mp3">Episode 1 MP3</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1529581889266801513-162515751163458253?l=maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaidenFlightPodcast/~4/EVPNhF3USbA" height="1" width="1"/>2011-10-28T11:43:59.340+01:000noWelcome to the Maiden Flight Podcast coming to you from Dublin, Ireland. This is a brief introduction to the podcast where I hope to chart my experiences of learning to fly and beyond. Episode 1 MP3Mark MaidenWelcome to the Maiden Flight Podcast coming to you from Dublin, Ireland. This is a brief introduction to the podcast where I hope to chart my experiences of learning to fly and beyond. Episode 1 MP3flying,ireland,flight,flight,training,airplane,podcasthttp://maidenflightpodcast.blogspot.com/2011/10/episode-1-introduction.htmlhttp://87.198.219.221/MFP%20-%20Episode%201.mp3Copyright Mark MaidenMark MaidennonadultFlying In Ireland