Ben
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BEN
Hey folks, first post on the forum. Been reading the posts here since just before I started taking lessons, but finally have something to post about. I soloed for the first time last Friday. Did two ugly landings and one decent one. I've got 15 hours towards my PPL and I'm excited to continue my training, although I'm a company commander in the US Army, so it can be hard to find time to get lessons in. Also, Winter is Coming for upstate NY, which will also make it difficult.
I am gonna guess Eric is your instructor. He is great. Like you said, winter is making it difficult to get lessons in- no sunrise until 730, and sunset at 1730, makes it difficult to get lessons in before or after work. I'm a Captain on the Division Staff.. I understand the time frustration there.
Congratulations on your first solo!
@Travis P Congrats! You mention upstate NY - who/where are you training with?
As for me - Signed off today for the check ride (next Tuesday). IACRA submitted and all official. Whew. Flew another 2.1 doing practice out at KRME and nearby, as well as 0.5 under the hood. I think I'm ready if I can just remember to slow down and "do the tasks". I.e. not get flustered or distracted. Gotta say I'm confident, but nervous.
Good luck buddy!