TIMELORD17 - LEARNING TO FLY (Story Behind The Video)

Hello and Welcome Back... For those who don't know, not only do I run this site (NSW Radio & Communications) but I also run another site, that being a music website called Electronic80s /Soundz80s.

This site has 2 parts, one side 80s music and the other side is 'Today's Music that Sounds Like it Came From The 80's = Soundz80s 

I am also a music producer going under the name 'Timelord17' where I get to craft various tasty sounds (mostly 80s) using lush 80s synths & drum machines

My latest single blends 2 of my favorite things, 'music & aviation' the song is called 'Learning To Fly'

There are 2 versions of this most wicked song, 1st version is a 'Synth Rock' track and the other, a 'Slow Lush' Version (Higher Than Before Version)

The video for the Synth-Rock version is below.. Take a Listen

 

 

The second version is where my love of aviation comes in. Being a slower song, I was looking for video to match the lushness this song so I reached out to my local airport, namely the 'Australian International Aviation College' in Port Macquarie on the mid north coast..

While they didn't have any video, they did offer me a introductory flight to be able to film my own footage. 

I was chuffed. I have never been in a small light aircraft before so I was a little nervous. The plane that I would be going in is a Diamond DA40 (VH-A13) and the flying instructor was named 'Ben'. 

 

The Beast (above)
 

Getting into this small airplane, it was comfortable and well displayed being a fairly new craft. The diesel engine kicked into life as we taxied along the runway. Takeoff was exhilarating, you wouldnt think such a small engine could produce the thrust need but it does, and it feels amazing, as the world below me got smaller and smaller. 

As we skirted the coast, around 40mins into the flight, the question was asked, 'Do You Want to have a Go?'

WOW, Mind blown as I was already fairly nervous. I took control of the stick and my instructor calmly let this magnificent aircraft into my hands. First thing you notice is how heavy the 'steering' is but after a few mins, it becomes easier as I changed from a death grip on the stick to a more comfortable grip as 'VH-A13' glided through the sky. I even got to do a 180 turn, nice and easy maneuvers while watching the altitude and direction is surprising easy. Nice and gentle while watching the horizon is the advice.

Must say, beats the hell out of Flight-sim on computers..

The tight turns and the feeling of drifting up & down due to turbulence is next level. Has to be experienced to be believed, seriously, if you love using flight sims and want to feel the real thing, give the college a call (ask for Kate) and they will look after you.. Site is here = https://aiacollege.com.au/

Its a 10/10 experience 

Oh yeah, and I made this video to match my music, couldn't have done it without the guys / gals at AIAC, Huge Thank You.. I'm still floating.  

Take a Listen & Play Loud

 

TIMELORD17 - LEARNING TO FLY (Higher Than Before Version) 

 

Note = This is not an endorsement from the AIAC, Its my own experience and wanted to share with you fine readers.

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