Got to fly in this to Topeka, Kansas yesterday!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Funding
Hey guys,
In order to help pay for my training I have created an account on GoFundMe.com. It basically allows anonymous donations towards personal causes. I don't expect anyone to donate but I thought I would put my link up anyways! A poor college student has to exhaust all the options when paying for flight training!
Safe Flying,
Justin
http://www.gofundme.com/StudentPilot
In order to help pay for my training I have created an account on GoFundMe.com. It basically allows anonymous donations towards personal causes. I don't expect anyone to donate but I thought I would put my link up anyways! A poor college student has to exhaust all the options when paying for flight training!
Safe Flying,
Justin
http://www.gofundme.com/StudentPilot
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Check Ride
So a few weeks ago I passed my private pilot check ride. All the sweat and hard work led up to this nerve wracking event. It.started at 9am and I had to fly with my instructor an hour to meet the examiner. ( I would advise scheduling a morning check ride as the winds are usually calmer in my opinion)
The whole ride there my palms were sweating and my stomach churned with nerves. Once we got there the exaimaner wasted no time. He checked over all my paperwork and log book to assure all the criteria had been met. Double check this before you go!! Then we moved right on to the oral exam which lasted about an hour and a half. The oral was not as bad as I thought and followed right along with the oral exam guide. Know your sectional maps and airspace well! My nerves were quickly eased as I realized the examiner was there to help me pass, not fail.
The flying portion was quick and easy. We did basic ground reference maneuvers, vor tracking, shortfield/softfield demos, and some hood work. The biggest thing is to calm your nerves and just fly the plane!
There is not a better feeling than walking away from a check ride with your license. Remember to work hard, study hard, and stay with it. It is the most rewarding experience. Tell me about your check ride stories in the comments! I start my instrument rating tomorrow and there will be many more stories to come.
The whole ride there my palms were sweating and my stomach churned with nerves. Once we got there the exaimaner wasted no time. He checked over all my paperwork and log book to assure all the criteria had been met. Double check this before you go!! Then we moved right on to the oral exam which lasted about an hour and a half. The oral was not as bad as I thought and followed right along with the oral exam guide. Know your sectional maps and airspace well! My nerves were quickly eased as I realized the examiner was there to help me pass, not fail.
The flying portion was quick and easy. We did basic ground reference maneuvers, vor tracking, shortfield/softfield demos, and some hood work. The biggest thing is to calm your nerves and just fly the plane!
There is not a better feeling than walking away from a check ride with your license. Remember to work hard, study hard, and stay with it. It is the most rewarding experience. Tell me about your check ride stories in the comments! I start my instrument rating tomorrow and there will be many more stories to come.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Upcoming...
Hey Everyone,
Just checking in since I have not written in a while! I recently passed my private check ride and have been very busy prepping for that. I plan to make multiple post about the experience within the week. I will also post a review of the iFly 500 GPS system.
Happy Flying!
Justin Grant
Just checking in since I have not written in a while! I recently passed my private check ride and have been very busy prepping for that. I plan to make multiple post about the experience within the week. I will also post a review of the iFly 500 GPS system.
Happy Flying!
Justin Grant
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