by Matt | Dec 21, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
Just to clear the air, I am getting very close to the check-ride. Prior to this lesson all that was left to complete is an hour or so of practical test prep. The plan for this lesson was to perform all the maneuvers required for the check-ride and then work on...
by Matt | Dec 11, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
After all the night flying, I know I am very close to check ride preparation time. I’ve got the ASA Private Pilot Oral book and I have started to study it, but I am looking forward to the next bunch of lessons so that I can gather any little tips and tricks for...
by Matt | Oct 18, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
It has been just under two weeks since my last lesson. My next scheduled lesson was to be Monday the 19th, but I got a call from Josh on Saturday about flying Sunday afternoon. I was at the Foothills Fall Festival when I got the call, and I knew my wife...
by Matt | Oct 5, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
After passing the knowledge test, I vowed to get back on my Monday schedule. This being a Monday, that meant it was flying day. I reported to the flight school and met with Josh. We discussed the test and what we would be doing today. He mentioned that we’d...
by Matt | Aug 31, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
I checked the weather just before leaving the office for the flight school. I was hoping that today would be the day for my cross country. Instead, since the weather over Upper Cumberland Regional was terrible, I would be doing something else. It was really odd...