Recent content by CoreyK

CFI #3 (really CFI #1) was a bro. But not my bro. CFI #4 didn't fit so well, either.

A sensible definition. Thanks for clarifying and teaching me something. That's what I had in mind when I talked out of my ass. Thank you, also, for teaching me.

The service ceiling is really the maximum density altitude of the aircraft. Performance is determined by the density of the air, not by elevation ASL. So if the DA is 9000', as it was today, that leaves 5000' for maneuvering - if you take the service ceiling literally. However, it's not like...

We got up today in the one awaiting the Sparrowhawk upgrade. It left the ground with some persuasion and managed 8000MSL with a little persistence. This was around noon and the DA was probably close to 9000'. Certainly marginal, but still got it done. My future lessons will happen much...

It's all appreciated. Thank you. The first CFI I went up with left something to be desired. He seemed like an adequate pilot and probably a capable instructor, but there was a bit too much "bro" about him. I'm grateful for that experience, but once was enough. Thank you! Enjoyment is my...

Like I need another distraction when I'm struggling to remember whether to push or pull the throttle to add power.

I'll be flying out of KBJC at nearly 5700MSL. Density altitudes of 9000' aren't far fetched, and with a service ceiling of 14,500 on the 152, that doesn't leave a lot of room above the ground. I was able to go up in a co-worker's homebuilt RV6. I'm pretty sure I felt the difference :)

Thank you all for your thoughts. I've requested lessons with the junior CFI 3-5x a week, and I'll try to get up with the senior CFI on occasion. Perhaps then I'll have a chance to weigh in on whether that extra 15HP makes a difference ;)

I agree, which is why I've spent some time meeting and flying with a few different CFIs. However, when it's 90F at 5000MSL the extra 15HP from the Sparrowhawk will help, right? But perhaps more importantly, having three of the same make and model means I'm less likely to be forced into an...

That's a big part of the problem: 30,000hr guy thinks we might be lucky to go twice a week. Factors: less powerful plane (108HP vs 125HP Sparrowhawk); he's only available in the evenings when it's hotter, pushing the density altitude well above 8,000 feet; weather around here tends to be...

Hi PoA, I'm just getting started on my journey towards a PPL. I've gone on a couple discovery rides in various craft and I think a Cessna 152 makes the most sense for primary training. There are a couple of schools near me that offer them at similar rates, but I'm having a hard time selecting...