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Title: Got my License
Post by: jollyFE 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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Post by: Flench on January 21, 2012, 07:44:37 PM: WTG jollyFE !
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Post by: Tupac on January 21, 2012, 07:47:56 PM: Congrats :aok
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Post by: Tordon22 on January 21, 2012, 07:54:32 PM: Congratulations, enjoy it!
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Post by: xNOVAx 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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Post by: Slash27 on January 21, 2012, 09:08:54 PM: :aok
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Post by: PFactorDave 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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Post by: Maverick 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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Post by: jollyFE 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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Post by: Tupac 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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Post by: Puma44 on January 21, 2012, 10:18:41 PM: WTG :aok Now you've got a license to learn.
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Post by: PFactorDave 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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Post by: Tupac 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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Post by: Puma44 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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Post by: PFactorDave 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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Post by: perdue3 on January 21, 2012, 11:26:15 PM: Congrats.
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Post by: Puma44 on January 21, 2012, 11:36:03 PM: Quote from: PFactorDave on January 21, 2012, 10:43:38 PM
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.
Good point, Dave. As a pilot, if you don't learn something new every time you fly, you probably weren't paying attention. And, probably missed that one thing that almost busted your butt. :salute
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Post by: Waldo on January 22, 2012, 12:54:03 AM: Goo on you Jolly :aok
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Post by: Nypsy on January 22, 2012, 09:02:50 AM: :aok
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Post by: rpm on January 22, 2012, 09:21:43 AM: Congrats Jolly! :aok
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Post by: Golfer on January 22, 2012, 09:23:32 AM: Congratulations!
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Post by: Selino631 on January 23, 2012, 12:32:39 AM: congratulations!
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Post by: MachFly on January 23, 2012, 01:15:34 AM: Congrats!
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Post by: jollyFE on January 23, 2012, 09:59:40 AM: thanks fellas
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Post by: Shuffler on January 23, 2012, 10:00:34 AM: Grats Jolly..... stay safe.
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Post by: VonMessa on January 23, 2012, 10:03:12 AM: Congrats !

I'll be available Wednesday, for pick-up

KLOM (Wings Field)

Anytime after noon will work. It is only a 1/2 hour to Atlantic City from there.

I'll spot the first $100 at the tables :aok