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Offline Zigrat

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« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2003, 08:28:52 AM »
thanks guys, it has been something i wanted to do for a looong time.. video games were a temporary substitute but the real things a blast. i think i am gonna plan a cross country to the beach :)
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« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2003, 09:13:28 AM »
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LOL Cpxxx,

Although I'm appreciative of his efforts to make me a better pilot, I was just wondering why the majority of multi-engine instrument pilots never experienced the same level of stress during their checkrides. I think the guy had a bad day or perhaps he was skeptical of my level of ability. I was 19 when I took the checkride. I'm guessing he thought I was just a young punk with no business flying a Cessna 310R. I now have over 1200 hours in the bird, so I suppose he did his job.

At any rate, I passed, so I shouldn't squeak about it. I just thought it was a little extreme at the time.


FWIW, Maybe he saw that you are an excellent pilot and wanted to push you a little harder, just to see how skilled.  I've heard of one examiner who does just that.  If you would have met the basic requirements he would have still passed you.  I dunno if that's legal but seems interesting from afar.



WTG ZIG, I'm a little under halfway there myself with about 26 Hours.  Have FUN

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« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2003, 09:36:59 AM »
wtg zigrat!!!!! i would love to get a PPL, but im only 19 and its wayyyyy too expensive for me.  My dad got me a 2 hour lesson for my birthday when i was 18 - got me hooked!

Now all i have to do is earn/ beg/ steal/ forge enough money to do the full course!
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« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2003, 09:49:48 AM »
Congrats Zig. Now build up some hours, at least 200, then look for a small plane of your own. It's so much nicer when you don't have to schedule your activities around the plane being available!
Welcome to te world of REAL pilots.
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« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2003, 09:55:18 AM »
dont pay attention to these guys.

Take off and start doing hammerheads 1000ft over the tower. :D
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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2003, 10:07:26 AM »
Congrats Zig!!!

Stay skippy....what Toad said is the truth.
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« Reply #21 on: May 14, 2003, 10:21:26 AM »
So, what is step 1 if you happen to be interested in getting a license?
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« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2003, 10:41:02 AM »
WTG Zig..i hope you have a long and uneventfull flying career. Remember to always turn carb heat off on dirt runways, keeps the ground crew happy:)

Grimco reminds me of a story, there was a guy who had trouble starting his twin engine plane, (Seneca II i think) so he started it with a boost from his car,heheh. So on climb out the engines died, the guy did a very good emegency landing, saving himself and his ride. At the FAA hearing , when informed about losing his liscence for 6 months, he squeaked at the decision complaining that nobody took into consideration his great emergency landing....lol. Ya gotta wonder sometimes.

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« Reply #23 on: May 14, 2003, 10:50:56 AM »
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So, what is step 1 if you happen to be interested in getting a license?

Go to your local GA airport and talk to a flight instuctor.  And don't be too fond of your money.
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« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2003, 11:58:39 AM »
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So, what is step 1 if you happen to be interested in getting a license?


Goto Be a Pilot and get a voucher
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« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2003, 12:55:14 PM »
congrats Zig
I'm hoping to get mine this summer. How fliying hours did you have before you passed the checkride? The minimum is 40 but a CFI told me that the average # it takes for people to get their PPL is 70. I really can't afford 70 hours:eek:
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« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2003, 12:58:33 PM »
70 is a lot. it took me 57. national average is 65. it all has to do with how often you fly, it took me 10 months because of various problems ranging from school conflicts to weather. the more often you fly the less hours you'll need to get the license.

i think my total costs are around 4500 bucks including all examination fees, instructor and rental costs, books and materials, and club dues. so it is not cheap but i think its worth it :)
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« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2003, 01:01:44 PM »
yeah, I hope you are right. I will be able to fly as often as I want since I don't have anything better to do this summer. My friend is trying to do it in a month, she flies twice every day. had her first solo yesterday after 25 hours.
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« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2003, 01:06:34 PM »
hey Zig, did the fact that you had flight simming experience help you in any way?
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« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2003, 02:06:42 PM »
not really flying for real has a very different feel. plus the skill set is completely different. it probably helps that you already know what an aileron is etcera but not that much
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