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Offline jollyFE

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Got my License
« on: January 21, 2012, 07:40:39 PM »
Thursday afternoon around 4PM I completed my FAA checkride for my Private Pilot License at Easton (ESN) MD.  Woohoo.
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Offline Flench

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2012, 07:44:37 PM »
WTG jollyFE !
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Offline Tupac

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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2012, 07:47:56 PM »
Congrats  :aok
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Offline Tordon22

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2012, 07:54:32 PM »
Congratulations, enjoy it!
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Offline xNOVAx

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2012, 08:41:27 PM »
WTG man! I'm taking my private pilot ride in about 2 weeks.. Got any advice? What did your examiner have you do?
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Offline Slash27

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2012, 09:08:54 PM »
 :aok
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Offline PFactorDave

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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2012, 09:10:11 PM »
Way to go!  Congrats to ya!  It's a great feeling, isn't it?!
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Offline Maverick

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2012, 09:27:07 PM »
This is a day you'll remember the rest of your life. Congrats and welcome to the ranks of the real pilots.  :aok
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Offline jollyFE

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2012, 10:04:34 PM »
I put way more pressure on myself than the examiner did.  We spent about 3 hours on the ground going over my x-country flight plan(he what ifluffied this and that) and went into the FAR/AIM with many situational questions.  The flight portion was easier than the ground by far.  We did a short x-country leg to check navigation and timing, then did a simulated eng out, slow flight clean and dirty, stalls, steep turns then some instrument work under the hood.  Finished up with soft, short and normal T/O and landings.  My biggest advice is don't freak yourself out like I was doing.  If I can pass, anyone can.
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Offline Tupac

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2012, 10:09:42 PM »
Quote from: jollyFE on January 21, 2012, 10:04:34 PM
My biggest advice is don't freak yourself out like I was doing.

This is the best advice you will get from anyone
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Offline Puma44

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2012, 10:18:41 PM »
WTG    :aok    Now you've got a license to learn.
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Offline PFactorDave

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2012, 10:19:53 PM »
Quote from: Puma44 on January 21, 2012, 10:18:41 PM
WTG    :aok    Now you've got a license to learn.

Nope, this is the best advice!
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Offline Tupac

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2012, 10:31:22 PM »
Quote from: PFactorDave on January 21, 2012, 10:19:53 PM
Nope, this is the best advice!

I meant reffering to NOVAs question about his checkride
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Offline Puma44

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2012, 10:35:21 PM »
Quote from: Tupac on January 21, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
I meant reffering to NOVAs question about his checkride

You are also correct.  Pilots are always their own worst enemy on a check ride.
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Offline PFactorDave

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Re: Got my License
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2012, 10:43:38 PM »
Quote from: Tupac on January 21, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
I meant reffering to NOVAs question about his checkride

I was just trying to reinforce the idea that flying is a learning experience, whether you have had your ticket for a few months or a few decades.
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