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From: ths@lanl-a.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Shirt tails & Simulators
Message-ID: <7858@lanl-a.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 24-May-84 18:45:14 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 24 18:45:14 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 1-Jun-84 03:28:27 EDT
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
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To some, the ritual of cutting off the shirt tail (or tie) may
seem a bit foolish (and perhaps it is). But there is something
very symbolic about this ritual that says to the student "this
is a special day, this is a special event". Perhaps it signifies
that the person has now "joined the fraternity" and is one of a
select group.

If you have ever crossed the equator on board a ship, you will
certainly discover that some folks take rituals very seriously.

For myself, I have a box full of shirt tail clippings that go
back over 13 years ago, and at the bottom of the box is my own
shirt tail. I try never to mention the ritual to the student prior to
the solo, I just whip out a pair of scissors after all the dust
has settled and snip away. I cut off three parts.

One part for the student, which I sign and date.

One part for the flight school wall (when I was working at a flight school)

One part for my collection, that the student signs and dates.

Some students buy a small 5X8 frame and mount the shirt tail and
a picture of them standing with the airplane (and occasionally
the instructor).

nuff said.

About simulators... I have been using a Pacer MkII for six years
and I don't think an instructor can efficiently or economically
teach instruments without one. I have never used the video programs
although I do have one for my Robin PC that I looked at once and
decided that the Pacer was far superior. I would be glad to share
any of my knowledge or experience with anyone....if I could only figure
out how to route mail over the net. My addresses are not being accepted by
my node.

Ted