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    Intentionally taking longer than most students

    Being 100% honest and vulnerable here. I am a student pilot with over 120 hrs and counting (started in Nov 2020) . I soloed when I was around 80 - 90 hrs (need to check my logbook) and have about 2 hrs of solo flying experience. I almost had a runway excursion on a previous solo which shook me...
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    What emergency supplies do you carry in your flight bag?

    Curious about what you you carry in your flight bag other than the usual aviation gear. I don't carry anything for an emergency situation other than the following: A few spare battery packs to charge my gadgets (phone, ADSB-B receiver, iPad) A few AA batteries Handheld VHF radio Headlamp...
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    What do you expect from your flying school?

    I believe that your relationship with your flying school is only second to your relationship with your CFI. I have been flying out of a small flying school in the Portland, OR area and may be looking for a new flying school soon. What do you look for in a flying school other than a proficient...
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    Ever have those frustrating days?

    I am 100+ hrs into my PPL training. I know that this is way more than what most people would take but I have taken the approach of wanting to be proficient vs. meeting the basic requirements for training. I have soloed (4 times, so far) and completed several PPL 'missions' including my dual...
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    Written test prep

    Hello :) I am a student pilot getting ready to start prepping for my written test. I have already soloed and in the process of completing all other PPL requirements. I am hoping to take and pass the written test in June / July and then plan my checkride for August. I am looking for help with...
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