Licensed pilots...survey

[LEDPIG]

I qualify as the newest (would prefer to be the youngest).  Got my private pilot's license last Friday.

- oldman

WTG Oldman ...Congratulations to you.!!!

You'll never be the same, and will view the world slightly differently. You've done something that few have done, or would do. In the history of the world there have been few, (proportionately) Aviators...

Quite an accomplishment!

[Brocster]

I qualify as the newest (would prefer to be the youngest).  Got my private pilot's license last Friday.

- oldman

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AKDogg]

I think that's what cars are for, but I'm not sure.

Here in PA, there is a restraunt that has a landing strip and planes park out side next to the restraunt,lol.  BTW, thats in Reading, PA and I sure Murdr knows what field I talking about, hehehe.

[Gowan]

im going to try and get my pilots license after highschool. it'll probably be really tough, since i have aspergers, and there are restrictions for those that need medications, so this summer i am going to try and live normally without them, and hopefully be done with them for good, with very little repercussion

[SKJohn]

PPL SEL in 1976.  Time about evenly split between Cherokee 140 and Cessna 172.  Funnest plane I ever rode in was a Stearman PT-17 - but just as a passenger.  Sadly, haven't flown (in real life) since I got married in '84.  Hoping to get back into it some day . . . For now, AH has to take it's place.

[Latrobe]

Here in PA, there is a restraunt that has a landing strip and planes park out side next to the restraunt,lol.  BTW, thats in Reading, PA and I sure Murdr knows what field I talking about, hehehe.

Haha. Part of PA I'm from the main attraction in out town is a small airport located behind a Mr. Z's and across from a Walmart .

[Bucky73]

CONGRATS!!!! oldman

Great feeling isn't it? I remember when I took my ppl exam. I've NEVER been so nervous in my life! I couldn't sleep the night before at all. It turned out to be a great day thanks to my examiner being a real nice fella that made me feel like we were just a couple of friends going out for a ride. When I got done I flew around for 4 hours just feeling like I was on top of the world. There is no better feeling IMO than flying by yourself on a clear, smooth day.

[Barrett]

Bought an Ercoupe 415-CD (w/rudder pedals) in September 1978 - a friend and I flew it back to MVY from Indiana. Soloed in spring 1979 - PPL 160 hours later. Stayed busy operating Katama Airfield for a few years.

Over time flew (at least for a few minutes):

Waco Taperwing
UPF-7
Shinn
450 Stearman
Aero Commander - 500B and 500E
Piper 140 Cherokee's, Lance, Aztec, Arrow, Cherokee 6
C-150, 182 and 195
a Bonanza or two
J3, J2, Super Cub, Citabria
Bellanca - (triple tail) had to crank the gear up
jeez - lots, now I think about it

Met a very interesting man once - name of Robert Fulton. Met him cause I had previously met his son - also Robert Fulton. Anyway, one day the senior Fulton said he had someone he wanted me to meet - this very petite woman walked over and he said, "Phil, I'd like you to meet Anne".

My dad took me for my first airplane ride when I was 6 months old, in a J3. I've been around airplanes and airfields pretty much ever since. As much as I enjoyed the aircraft I had a chance to fly or ride in, the people I've met mean as much to me - perhaps more.

I could go on - but will spare you all the details.

thanks for the memories.....   

[Guppy35]

Took lessons when I was 17, back in 1977.  Did my solo and the solo cross countries.  had a little over 40 hours in flying Piper Warrior IIs.  Had to pay for college, got married, had kids and have been poor ever since and never finished.  One of my bigger regrets.  Did get a chance to fly Piper Tomohawks a bit and later Cessna 152s.  Maybe someday when I grow up I'll finish.

[beddog]

Here in PA, there is a restraunt that has a landing strip and planes park out side next to the restraunt,lol.  BTW, thats in Reading, PA and I sure Murdr knows what field I talking about, hehehe.

Birchwood in the poconos was my favorite in PA but it's closed now.  I forget who started the airport and resort but I remember he was a pan am pilot.

[KayBayRay]

Not any longer. Last flight was Touch-n-go at Ford Island Pearl Harbor HI waaaaay back in 1978 

That was when I was 180 lbs of Blue Twisted Steel in Uncle Sams Mobile Circus. Now I am 195 lbs of well placed Lard flying a desk. 

Later,
KayBay

[hitech]

600 Hrs Single, most in my RV.
10 Hrs rotor.

[Spikes]

600 Hrs Single, most in my RV.
10 Hrs rotor.

Please, please don't rub it in. 

[Puck]

600 Hrs Single, most in my RV.
10 Hrs rotor.

I thought the FAA pulled your license for strafing Boeings at the hold line?

[dentin]

1975 Bought and rebuilt 1946 J-3 (65 HP), Ticket 1976..TT 400  hrs., in J-3, Piper 140, Cessna 120 (obg), Piper tri-pacer, 1947 Areocoup (85 hp ), 1947 Stinson 108-3. Glued to the ground since 1989. 


dentin