Practical Test Prep

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...

Practical Test Prep and Last Night Landings

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...

A Short Dual Lesson

Most of my flying  for the last little bit has been solo, but today was a dual lesson.  The plan was to cover everything and take stock of where I was with regard to maneuvers and then call it a day.  After a brief conversation about what we would be doing, I headed...

Half and half

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...

Solo Lesson – GPS

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...