Recent content by fordie55

One more checkride tip: Safety, safety, safety DPE does not expect you to be able to handle an airplane like a 500hr pilot but does expect you to handle it safely. Do a slow pre-flight, touch things, walk around the airplane as you begin and again when you finish. As you taxi, look right...

I agree, I think I logged in 175 landings in 52 hours before my checkride. Seemed liked it took forever for me to nail a consistent landing. Like others have said, one day it finally clicked. I always seemed to lose altitude during the steep turns. Finally someone told me turn 30 degrees...

Thanks.. Time to have a little fun now, build some time to gain more confidence and explore the countryside. The more I learn about this great hobby, the more I really realize there is much more to learn. Next on the list, getting instrument rating and maybe a tailwheel endorsement.

Passed my checkride recently. Some things I learned along the way: Practice the radio, read "Say Again Please" by Bob Gardner and listen to ATC Live. In the beginning the radio can be a distraction but very important. The more you are comfortable with it, the flying is much easier...