Recent content by ajstoner21

So, I've been MIA on the forums for quite a while. I pop in now and then and read some threads, but for those who remember me, I thought id update. I passed my airframe mechanic oral and practical exams! I have my freshly printed temporary airmen certificate for a mechanic with the...

Hey, Thanks for all the great input. Only reason for 9mm is that it seemed like a common size and seemed generally cheap ammo wise. Probably small enough my wife wouldn't have too much trouble with it too. As far as handguns, I've only shot my grandpa's .44 revolver as a kid. Helluva...

I grew up hunting with my dad and grandpa, using rifles and shotguns, so I'm not totally new to guns but I know nothing about handguns. I would like to get a 9mm of some kind that I can conceal and carry somewhat easily (I plan on getting some training and getting a concealed handgun...

Great story!

Congrats!

Make sure you register a passenger list with the airport, check for engine sagging, and take off from a treadmill.

I am no longer looking for employment. :-)

Im definitely jealous!

I think my private was less than an hour. Same for my multiengine add on.

Can always be a sport pilot instructor.

§61.183***Eligibility requirements. To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; (b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to...

Ouch! That really had to hurt! If he survived, I bet he learned a good lesson about pre flights.

I still keep in touch. Don't talk as often as we used to. Sadly he got into some drug/alcohol/depression issues and no longer flies.

Im not going to start saying bad things about where I used to work, but working somewhere else has been eye opening. I worked at my last job right out of college in 2009 till earlier this year. It was my only professional experience. Now, I'm learning a ton of new ways to do things. Very...

I had no interest until college. Was going to school for aerospace engineering and took a flight test class. We went flying, did some stalls, stability and performance related calculations and I wanted more.