Recent content by mcukier

Any one here use this app? I've never even heard of it, though I do have a pebble and am a bit intrigued...

The plane I train in has been out for an overhaul. It was originally slated for 10 days but has been more like twice that. Feels like forever...

Leave it to Ron to actually READ the language and take the wind out of everyone's sails. Party pooper!:rolleyes:

I've been using the ASA online course. It comes with "comprehensive text book" (all the information written out), "test prep" (smaller chapters, basically meant as cliff notes for pretest review), and the video segments (1-2 hours long for each of the 7 or 8 full chapters). Personally, I'm a...

I see that you, too, got suckered in to the 9 year old thread ;-). Still a gripping story.... My thought on the x-wind from right vs. left was right rudder... I thought you'd rather have it from the right so you'll have an easier time in case of a go around...?? Am I way off on that...

These are wise words for life in general, not just flying (but especially in flying). A big mistake people tend to make is not only wanting to BE in the right, but to have other people acknowledge that fact. This attitude just leads to trouble... driving and flying are probably the most...

Thanks guys! I was really pleased with my flying. I mean, I only had 12 or so hours to begin with... and hadn't flown in 3 years... so I didn't have much to work with. That being said, I feel like I nailed my slowflight and my stalls after a quick review with each. It helped that the air...

Are you flying solo? You're on the left side... That would be my easy explanation :confused:

Hey all - After a three year break, I got up again today. Man oh man was it sweet! I did my initial 12 hours on a 172, now training on an Archer III. Got up and did some stalls and slow flight, not to mention reacclimating myself to radio, pilotage, etc. Fully handled the pattern, but I...

Or... He's just had one student fail and is being imprecise... :goofy:

FYI, that endorsement should mean a HECK of a lot more than my endorsement :-) AND... it's FREE!! ** edited to add that it's free :-)

Let me start off by making clear that I'm a student pilot as well. What really helped me wrap my head around this was understanding "energy management". As a pilot, energy is your most precious resource, and it comes in various forms - fuel, airspeed, altitude. Knowing when and how you can...

Thanks all. In a funny twist of fate, my search for a CFI led me to a very close friend of my brother! Too funny, but the world works like that sometimes. :-) James, I took a few lessons at WCF two years ago... they do run a good operation, but most of their guys are young aspiring ATPs which...

I appreciate the recommendation.. but Aurora is a bit out of my radius of travel for flight lessons. Thanks again though! Anyone else??

Hey All: Exactly like the title says... I'm looking for recs for a good flying school/CFI in the Chicago Area. Any and all input appreciated. I live in the city, so whether I go north, south, or west doesn't matter much to me.... but proximity to the city would be nice. Thanks! - Mark