TimRF79
Pre-takeoff checklist
One weekend (~3hrs) of real flying in the book.
And good 20 of my home simulator
And good 20 of my home simulator
Let the spending begin!After we got back I put some block time down, as well as paid for the ground school.
Need to also order a headset, I used to have the DC H10-13.4 and now regret ever selling it to an otter pilot when I lived in Seattle, might as well go with what I know.
Don’t. Get ANR. Technology moved on. Your ears will thank you.
Unfortunately your wallet won’t. But trust us on this one. Don’t get passive head clamps unless you’re on an extremely tight budget. And even then, ask around and borrow a set for a while (everyone has old DCs in storage, because we all have ANR headsets now) until you can save up for something with ANR.
Did I mention, ANR?
Don’t. Get ANR. Technology moved on. Your ears will thank you.
Unfortunately your wallet won’t. But trust us on this one. Don’t get passive head clamps unless you’re on an extremely tight budget. And even then, ask around and borrow a set for a while (everyone has old DCs in storage, because we all have ANR headsets now) until you can save up for something with ANR.
Did I mention, ANR?
Don’t. Get ANR. Technology moved on. Your ears will thank you.
Unfortunately your wallet won’t. But trust us on this one. Don’t get passive head clamps unless you’re on an extremely tight budget. And even then, ask around and borrow a set for a while (everyone has old DCs in storage, because we all have ANR headsets now) until you can save up for something with ANR.
Did I mention, ANR?
Or QT Halo. I scored a set and love ‘em. First flight with the Halo’s I was setting up and my CFI came out with her Halo’s. If you don’t mind something in your ear, they are great. BTW she said they were quieter than her Bose set.
I got laid off from my job in Dec, luckily I have the funds to fly Once back to work I will invest is some ANR's for sure. I was tempted, but that responsible little angel was on my shoulder.
Nice work. Keep it up!Went up for a (2nd) discovery flight today... I did one back on 2012 but I really want to get focused in on training. Did a couple turns and a 360* while holding altitude. Felt fantastic!!
Hello All,
Happy Sunday to you all! I start ground tomorrow, got the medical done on Friday and my class 3 without issue. I do have a question, can anyone recommend a good online ground school course? There are a few to choose from Sportys, King, Etc. I need to find one to fill in the gaps, as the studying was always a struggle when I was younger, I just want to make sure I have those gaps covered. Thank to you all for the support!
Tim
Thank you so much, I will check it out.
I did Sportys for my private. It's a pretty solid program.Hello All,
Happy Sunday to you all! I start ground tomorrow, got the medical done on Friday and my class 3 without issue. I do have a question, can anyone recommend a good online ground school course? There are a few to choose from Sportys, King, Etc. I need to find one to fill in the gaps, as the studying was always a struggle when I was younger, I just want to make sure I have those gaps covered. Thank to you all for the support!
Tim
Hello All,
Happy Sunday to you all! I start ground tomorrow, got the medical done on Friday and my class 3 without issue. I do have a question, can anyone recommend a good online ground school course? There are a few to choose from Sportys, King, Etc. I need to find one to fill in the gaps, as the studying was always a struggle when I was younger, I just want to make sure I have those gaps covered. Thank to you all for the support!
Tim
Sunday was such a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, calm winds. Planned my long solo x-country for 7am Sunday morning. Everything looked great, got a weather briefing and headed to the field. Got to the clubhouse, picked up the key for our 152 and walked out to the ramp. ANNDDD the nose gear strut is completely compressed again and fluid all over the ground . No flight for me on that perfect day. I have come to understand the complications of flying with a club, but man this is frustrating. I am so close to finishing all my requirements and it just seems like I have had nothing but issues with weather and maintenance.
Mine is a week from Tuesday. I'm burned out from studying!Just scheduled my written for 2 weeks from today!
So, still studying for the written. I'm scoring mid 80s' on practice tests and that's not good enough for me. Next I get an email from the the flight instructor. She's got a FO gig with a regional (I didn't even know she was looking.) So now another instructor. Whom I haven't met yet. And the plane is in the shop for G5 (s?) installation. So new gear to learn as well. I ok with all this stuff (except the written! Grrr.) but someday I'd like to get done.
Good luck on the written. I'm still studying for mine. I feel your pain with the CFI. I just lost mine to a regional airline job as well. I am happy with the replacement CFI so far (he's young enough to be my son, though).So, still studying for the written. I'm scoring mid 80s' on practice tests and that's not good enough for me. Next I get an email from the the flight instructor. She's got a FO gig with a regional (I didn't even know she was looking.) So now another instructor. Whom I haven't met yet. And the plane is in the shop for G5 (s?) installation. So new gear to learn as well. I ok with all this stuff (except the written! Grrr.) but someday I'd like to get done.
Find ya an old fart CFI. I hear they're the bestest!
Good luck on the written. I'm still studying for mine. I feel your pain with the CFI. I just lost mine to a regional airline job as well. I am happy with the replacement CFI so far (he's young enough to be my son, though).