norbertflyer Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm just interested in what people listen to when in the air. I think it varies on how experienced you are and for what reasons you fly:- 1 Nothing 2 118.675 3 Local airfield freq 4 Local PG or PPG freq 5 Radio 4 ... 6 Radio 5 live footy 7 Radio 2 ... 8 MP3 Rock 9 MP3 Modern 10 MP3 mushy ... I'm an avid fan of personal digital BBC Radio 5 and 6 for the footy and sports updates, but also like the blues and Jazz on BBC R5 and the comedy on R4 630pm. I do switch to the local airfield freq 123.000 when close. Richard ps - been flying since deregulation in 96 and only fly for fun 70-100hrs/year. (I do like moderately thermic air (ex-PGer)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Long cross countries = classical Throwing it about in the air = drum and bass Low flying, foot dragging ect = Northern soul. Rock my wing Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I only listen to music on long XC flights. when I do, its normally something fairly chilled. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I like the music of a perfectly tuned engine, gently rasing and lowering in tone with altitude. Its absolute bliss, Compaired to the constant drone I have to endure while at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I can't imagine listening to music or anything else for that matter while flying... I'm constantly monitoring the 'note' of the engine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The song that a well tuned Simonini 200 makes and the scoops of air taken by a big 130 prop. It's good for me. Coupled with looking around for other traffic, is enough to concentrate on. If I get bored I start some more radical maneuvers. Interesting answers to an interesting question. We're all different it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I used to fly to the sound of my engine which I thought was good enough....but my mate always used to fly with the Eagles... He forced me to fly with some earphones plugged in and his ipod clipped to my suit once just to try it.....and ever since then I find it odd to fly with out music I even go back to land if I have forgot the ipod now....I have a micro headset that switches from music to a radio transmission automatically if someone speaks....I also find my flying changes dramatically depending to the music I fly to something nice and relaxing and I sit back and tack all the wonderfull scenery..... something like heavy rock and I get a bit reckless so I stick the ipod to random play so I dont know whats going to happen funny thing is I never listen to music at all when on the ground..... (am I just odd ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 my teeth chattering........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 my teeth chattering........ my ass twitching!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishmotorman Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Some of the best moments I've had flying were a result of great flying conditions and the right music coming out of the ipod. If you're not listening to music I really think you're missing out on another dimension and if your so concerned about your engine that you need to focus on its sound all of the time, maybe you should consider a more reliable engine and free yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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