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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by MY355, Apr 13, 2006.

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  1. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #1 MY355, Apr 13, 2006
    Wow it's been a lot of hard work and it sure ain't cheap BUT the foundation
    is there the goal is to purchase and fly a jet.

    The 1st trip will be in a turbo Cessna to Vegas w/ April(my fiance') and my buddy Ed and his girl.

    The 1st solo was like a blurr.

    2nd solo was a bit unnerving caught in crosswinds and loosing
    sight of the runway as a jet and I were both wanting to be in the same place at once.

    The last solo X-country was all the above severe X-winds @ 1st landing spot (then found the ONE rain cloud in AZ in 150 days right over my plane),trying to fit the plane between the clouds and mountain turbulance on the way to landing #2 and then back home to Chandler (that was like ahhhh.........finally).

    After learning to handle multiple engine out emergency landings in training,stall training,spin training,and a full acrobatic course including loops,barrel rolls and some other crazy ****. I have a whole new perspective on life.

    Many many hours w/ the help of April my more patient,smarter half the checkride is done .

    I'll say one thing you definatly get to practice self controll and learn how to talk yourself through some pretty heavy stuff.
    As well as get a chance to practice and put to work your faith and get the results.

    I'm sure it's different for everyone but someone must have thought I was paying attention in class.

    Thank you guys for your support, and positive input through it all!

    MY355
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  2. joker57676

    joker57676 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 12, 2005
    23,767
    Sin City
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    Deplorie McDeplorableface
    #2 joker57676, Apr 13, 2006
    Congrats. It really is a great feeling once you get the license. I soloed the day I turned 16 and got my certificate soon after I turned 17. It was one of my most proud moments.

    On my first solo cross country I forgot my wallet in my glove box and couldn't pay to refuel when I reached my destination. The whole way back I was praying the fuel level I calculated when I left was accurate and I had enough to get back.

    Another "fun" time, I flew from Las Vegas to Death Valley on one of my duel cross country and some impurity in the fuel caused a slow stoppage of flow to the engine. The whole way back the RPM needle was dropping slowly till the engine died on final. Instructor let me take it the whole way in; he thought it was good training.

    Mark
     
  3. ecadwell

    ecadwell Karting

    Nov 10, 2003
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    Bend, OR
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    Eric Cadwell
    #3 ecadwell, Apr 13, 2006
    Congratulations on the license! I'm still working on mine, so I can appreciate the work it takes. However, no acrobatics for me...

    Once again, congrats!
     
  4. scott.waldon

    scott.waldon Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2006
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    Scott
    #4 scott.waldon, Apr 13, 2006
    Congrats, im working towards mine ive done a couple of solos and its great, great feeling :)
    Have fun on trip to Vegas
     
  5. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #5 MY355, Apr 14, 2006
    Yes thanks mucho...my immediate training wants are for me more X-wind landing fluency.Today here in the valley was way beond what I would concider to practice on.Incredibly strong winds gusting 20-35 and more. This week will be fun though. I personally just love "the challenge" as well as its kinda' unique to be a pilot.
     
  6. EndymionMKII

    EndymionMKII Formula Junior

    Aug 14, 2004
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    James
    #6 EndymionMKII, Apr 15, 2006
    First welcome to the club. I remember when I got my pilot's license and my instrument ticket, best feeling ever.

    You mentioned in your original post that you wanted to go try your hand at flying a turbo Cessna. Personally I would get a little bit more experience before you fly a high performance and complex airplane as there is just a whole lot more going on in that environment.

    Another tip I have is safety, safety and more safety. I'm going to assume that you have low flight time which means that you are in the killing zone. For those that don’t know the killing zone is the area between 50 hours of flight time to 999 hours (I might be wrong on that). Your pilot’s license is a license to learn (actually any rating even ATP is a license to learn IMHO).

    Also join aviatorchat.com yes it’s a small community right now but, I'm sure that will change.
     
  7. andreas

    andreas Karting

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    Andreas Abramson
    #7 andreas, Apr 15, 2006
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  8. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #8 MY355, Apr 16, 2006
    Yes , I definatly appreciate the warning "safety,safety,safety!!!

    Actually the trip in the turbo is w/ a friend who I will be very dependant on for all the reasons you mentioned.He's approx 8000 hrs.I will be signed off and trained "as a beginner" on the turbo-prop.

    The most I would do as of now is fly local in very conservative weather .Im going to do some intensive X-wind practice w/ 3 very highly skilled ,highly recommended CFI's thees next 3 weeks.

    Not to be argumentive " but " Ive heard the highest accident/fatality rated pilots are those w/ 5000-8000 hrs (suposedly because of a TOO relaxed or COCKY attitude and then ........???).I agree though the second most responsible would be the beginners w/ few hrs.

    Again I appreciate the advise.

    MY355
     
  9. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #9 MY355, Apr 16, 2006

    Very nice!! I like the look of the low wing planes.
    I flew a DA-40 at AOPA,GREAT VISIBILITY!

    Yours is a turbo prop NO??
     
  10. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #10 MY355, Apr 16, 2006
    Good luck

    MY355
     
  11. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

    Jun 5, 2001
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    Art
    #11 2000YELLOW360, Apr 16, 2006
    Congrats. Make sure that you take your time moving up in the airplane world. Highperformance planes can get you in a lot of trouble, and it's best to take your time

    Andreas: Great looking late A36. I've got a pre-84 58, that I've had for about 20 years, Based in San Rafael (CA35). Looks like you're close in Hollister.

    Art
     
  12. EndymionMKII

    EndymionMKII Formula Junior

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    #12 EndymionMKII, Apr 18, 2006

    Actually you’re right. If I recall from when the safety seminars I took and my aviation safety and human factors classes there are quite a few "bathtub" areas with the so called killing zone. The first is when someone gets their license. The second area is around 250 hours, third being about 1000-1500 (I'm not quite sure there) and fourth being the 5000-8000 hours. And the reason for this is exactly what you have said.

    Still congrats on a job well done.

    Now if only if I can hurry up and get my commercial license.
     
  13. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    #13 MY355, Apr 18, 2006
    I'll assume your correct .It makes sense what you speak of.I'll be sure to be the best pilot I can be "safe" and aware as well as current and proficiant or I don't fly.PERIOD.

    MY355
     

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