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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    First night flight coming up tomorrow weather permitting. So excited!
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    His chatter was on loop in my head even without him there!
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    At long last. Today 70 degrees wind variable. We had tentatively planned a short cross country which I was a bit stressed about, new field and all, but I got to the FBO and he says this is a beautiful day for pattern work. Ok with that, lets go. Preflight and head out into the wild blue...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Aced my presolo test and got insurance recommended by my CFI so solo can't be too far right? Can't stop thinking about it.
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    Foreflight Primer

    Just asking, as a PPL student I didn't know what I would need from Foreflight so never bothered with a subscription. Now that I'm nearing solo and have a subscription I have no idea the degree of what it can contribute to my experience or even just the basics. Are there any resources out there...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Welcome to you. So your slower in taking it all in? Let me tell you.... as a 59 yr old, been a student off and on for eight years. Have seventy hours in and still haven't soloed.....but we are getting close. Yesterday was a wonderful day for landings and did my first soft field and then this...
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Hoping for PPL before my 60th birthday which is a year away. Trouble with training and retaining CFI's. Took a couple years off for medical and citizenship. Restarted training early last year and try to get in two lessons a week but weather here is problematic sometimes. Have a great CFI...
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    Getting restarted

    The thought has occurred to me but the airport is fifteen minutes from home versus an hour drive each way.....and I'm not sure the schedule will be any friendlier.....but I may check into it regardless. Controlled class Charlie compared to class Delta hmmm. Maybe I should just hold onto the...
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    Getting restarted

    Apparently there is an instructor shortage and I can't get back on the schedule until the end of November. At least the money won't run out at this pace but I'm not going to learn anything that sticks at that interval. Unfortunate.
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    Getting restarted

    It was a great time. He didn't know me and I didn't know him so we went to the practice area and after clearing turns, did a few 180's, then 360's, then descending and ascending 360's. Easy stuff getting that muscle memory back. Pretty choppy till we got to three thousand feet but nice then...
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    Getting restarted

    I'm out of KMSN in Wisconsin. Had to take a little time to get citizenship (save a little money there) and get my medical taken care of.
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    Getting restarted

    First flight lesson in three years tomorrow and weather looks great. Beyond excited. Ready to finish up the private and see what lies beyond.
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    Is there a way....

    In a holding pattern for my first lesson at KMSN after a three year hiatus! Have to say I've been lurking here for a while and the excitement and motivation I have gotten from reading your posts has helped immensely.
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    Is there a way....

    New here and just curious, is there a way to filter members according to location? You know who am I likely to see at the next AOPA safety thing close to me. Or can somebody close advise on a good burger? No big deal.
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    So, student pilots.. Who are we and where do we stand?

    Student here, put 20 hours in three years ago and haven't flown since. Was supposed to restart at KMSN yesterday but got rained out. Now in the middle of ground school with another lesson scheduled for ten days. I love this.
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