• I'm almost there!

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:02 am**

I'm 1.1 hours into flight training. I didn't get to land myself due to a bad crosswind, but it was f'ing fun anyway. I'm learning in a Cherokee because I don't fit very well in a C150, which is my other option. What a rush. Peace.

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:40 am**

Good for you !! lots of fun to come , and don't worry about landings you will get to do them when your instructor feels you are ready ...

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:48 pm**

249 more hours till Jazz!

Best of luck and enjoy it!

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:04 pm**

Enjoy all of it. There is a lot of work to do. The cherokee is a great plane to learn on. You may want to also try a C172 or a Warrior as well if you get the chance.

Posted: **Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:56 pm**

good for you besides in my opinion cherokee's are easier to land due to the low wing and ground effect, have fun

Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:10 am**

Thanks alot. I'm really enjoying it. So far, so good....so what?!?!?!

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:06 am**

249 more hours till Jazz!

But that aside... congrats. But your ticket... take the ride.

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:32 am**

Awsome dude thats so exciting... congrats

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:42 am**

Good for you. Now a little advice to save yourself some hassle when it come time for your solo: Get a medical and do the PSTAR exam. Ask your instructor about a cat 4 medical so you can solo before your medical certificate comes in the mail. Get this done ASAP. That's free advice.

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:02 am**

I've already had a class 1 medical, because I plan on getting a commercial license, and that would be a big waste of money if I was to find out, after spending cubic dollars, that I was inelligable(sp?) for some unknown reason. Is this different than a cat 4 medical? I don't know what a pstar exam is? Further, I've missed the last 2 weekends flying(1 weather, 1 with a bad cold) so I've got some time making up to do. Thanks!

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:56 am**

the PSTAR is the student permit, it has a 50 question written test and allows you to solo for the purpose of training assuming you have your medical, etc. IIRC the class 4 is a self declared medical required for ultralight isnt it?

Have fun!

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:52 am**

The cat 4 medical can be used, among other things, to go solo or to get your rec permit. If you have a cat 1 then you don't need to worry as long as you actually physically have the medical certificate in your hands. Just because you've done the medical doesn't mean TC will send the certificate in time for your solo.

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:25 am**

Thanks for the answers. How long, on average, does TC take to get the certificate out to you?

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:10 am**

goldenguitargod wrote:Thanks for the answers. How long, on average, does TC take to get the certificate out to you?

I've experienced everything from a couple day to never. I'd say if you don't have it in a month you should make some calls to TC.

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:48 am**

You're dangerous - anyone ever tell you that?

(sorry - couldn't help myself)

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:56 pm**

That's right Hedley. I am dangerous!

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:57 pm**

Update time. I'm about 5 or 6 hours in now, and experienced my first spin yesterday. While plummeting to almost certain death, I was able to override my instincts, and remove my hand that had shot out to grab the controls. What a fucking twisty ride(excuse my language). I can't wait to do it again. Peace.

Glenn

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:37 pm**

goldenguitargod wrote:...While plummeting to almost certain death...

That's awesome!

Fly hard, but fly safe. It'll save you both ways in the long run. Spins are fun eh?

Posted: **Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:04 pm**

Hey man.... I thought that the low wing a/c were not certified for spins?

Posted: **Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:18 pm**

Let us know how the first solo goes, goldenguitargod!

Fly safe, have fun, and rock on!

-istp

Posted: **Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:02 pm**

West Coast Swell wrote:Hey man.... I thought that the low wing a/c were not certified for spins?

Some are. The PA28-140 is.

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:59 am**

Apparently the Cherokees I've been flying are not spin worthy, we did the spins in a 150. I just did my first circuits on the weekend. The solo seems so far away right now. After how many hours does the average person fly before the first solo?

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:44 am**

goldenguitargod wrote

After how many hours does the average person fly before the first solo?

The average pilot takes about 3 hours of dual to solo. A complete maladroit takes about 4. Why, how many hours of dual have you got?

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:49 am**

West Coast Swell wrote:Hey man.... I thought that the low wing a/c were not certified for spins?

I guess the Extra 300 can't do spins then

Max

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:50 am**

trey kule wrote: The average pilot takes about 3 hours of dual to solo. A complete maladroit takes about 4. Why, how many hours of dual have you got?

What?

I'd say more like average 10, good one 6-7.

Max