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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 07:07 |
It's been a while again since I updated the blog, and don't worry, I'm not losing interested, I've just had a lot on my plate for a while now.
My last lesson was on Australia Day (26th Jan for the non-Aussies) where I didn't end up going up with my normal instructor, but another instructor. This worried me a little as I was supposed to be having a check ride with my normal instructor & then going area solo. Well, my concerns were validated as we ended up flying for an hour & a half dual, and then he said I was right to go area solo, but I was had it (nerves & wallet). Oh well.
The cool thing he did take me through though was 60 degree turns & limit turns. They were awesome! I think when I've completed my CPL & MECIR I'll have to do an aerobatic rating! (I've heard people say that life is better inverted (PCDU)... I reckon they might be right!)
I did really like how this instructor taught though. He's an ex-army helicopter pilot and was very practical when it came to practice forced landings. Some of his comments were actually rather daunting... true but daunting non the less! Very realistic, I liked that.
I will be flying again this Saturday (hopefully with my normal instructor), however it'll have been nearly 3 weeks since I have flown so I'm pretty sure it'll be much of the same. I've read blogs & listened to other peoples podcasts about learning to fly & most seem to get stuck, plateau, have trouble at a curtain time... I like to think it positive that mine is with the concept of the plane crashing ;-) .... but hey, you gotta learn how to bring it down safely or you may not be around to fly again!
On another note & to tell you some very important news, I tendered my resignation yesterday, Jo (my wife) & I are selling the house, and I will be learning to fly full-time. This has been what's been on my/our mind lately. It's a big risk we know, but we're very comfortable with the decision, and optimistic of the outcome.
The good news for all of you is that these blog posts will come within a day or two of each other (hopefully you wont get sick of reading them!), and I'll also be posting cockpit audio from time to time so you can listen to what goes up there.
I just wanted to say thanks to those who have been supporting me, giving advise & having faith in my ability (although the ultimate test of that will be when you get in a plane with me as the pilot!)... especially mum & dad who have agreed to have their 33yr old son, his wife & 4 children move back home!
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That sounds crazy!
But it also sounds like you really really want this.
I'm a big advocate of doing that which you love. Makes life for you and those around you far more enjoyable.
Best of luck to u. Looking forward to reading ur posts.