http://www.risingup.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.risingup.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.risingup.com/forums/ http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2414-worlds-first-jet-pilot.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:42 GMT Dear Aviation & History Enthusiasts,

My father - Flight Captain Erich Warsitz - is remembered as the first person to fly an aircraft under turbojet power, the Heinkel He 178, on August 27, 1939 and also the first to fly an aircraft under liquid-fueled rocket power, the Heinkel He 176, on June 20 the same year, setting two milestones in aviation history.

Late in 1936 he was seconded by the RLM (Reich Air Ministry) to Wernher von Braun and Ernst Heinkel, because he had been recognized as one of the most experienced test-pilots of the time, and because he also had an extraordinary fund of technical knowledge. Little is known of this pioneer period because of the strict secrecy which shrouded the whole project!

You will find a lot of information about Erich Warsitz and his achievements under Erich Warsitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia . There is also a video of the He 178 with audio commentary by my father, inclusive written translation in English, under YouTube - TheFirstJetPilot's Channel .

It's a little unfortunate that the He 178 quite often doesn't get the recognition it deserves. After all, every other turbine propelled aircraft that has graced or is now gracing our skies has, at best, come second place to it.

Fly save,
Lutz Warsitz ]]> The Hangar warsitz http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2414-worlds-first-jet-pilot.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2411-ia-renewal-course-free-pilots-mechanics.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:45:43 GMT I am hosting another Inspection Authorization renewal course at the Oakland Flight Standards District Office on December 16, 2009. The event is FREE for all and is an FAA approved course for IA renewal. In addition if you are a pilot and want to attend, which I highly recommend I can give you... I am hosting another Inspection Authorization renewal course at the Oakland Flight Standards District Office on December 16, 2009. The event is FREE for all and is an FAA approved course for IA renewal. In addition if you are a pilot and want to attend, which I highly recommend I can give you credit for the WINGS Program. However you must have registered in the WINGS program to received credit at the end of my course.

The course starts at 07:00 AM to 4:00 PM and meets the 8-hour requirement for renewal. I encourage everyone to bring a brown bag lunch, as we get 1-hour for lunch. There are eateries within driving distance.

Course No. AWP/02/08/0055/08

The address is:
1420 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 280
Alameda, CA 94803

To make a reservation to attend you can contact the Oakland FSDO at (510) 748-0122 ext. 246. I only have 14-seats still available. This would make a GREAT Christmas gift. ]]> The Hangar Denny of Oakland http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2411-ia-renewal-course-free-pilots-mechanics.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2403-trying-identify.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:24:42 GMT Hello, My name is Milo I am trying to identify this plane. Make and model. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/eagle334/quiz5-1.jpg Thank-You Hello, My name is Milo

I am trying to identify this plane. Make and model.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...34/quiz5-1.jpg

Thank-You ]]> The Hangar milo88 http://www.risingup.com/forums/hangar/2403-trying-identify.html