Scary Traffic Pattern Work

After having a break to study for the knowledge test and to celebrate passing the knowledge test, I decided to go flying. I scheduled some plane time and planned to do some touch and goes. It had been a little winy over the last few days, but upon arriving at the...

Tenth Lesson – SOLO!!!

Over the past week I worked on the presolo test.  It was pretty straightforward although I wasn’t sure how much to say on some.  One question in particular was what to do if the engine ran rough in flight.  I wasn’t sure whether to exclude things that...

Ninth Lesson

It’s Monday again and as is now usual I enjoyed the day because I knew it would culminate in flying.  I have been instructed by my wife to wear my favorite polo to all lessons until I solo.  On the off chance that I’m surprised with soloing and then they...

Eighth Lesson

Thus far I have only done one lesson per week.  I felt it was the best balance of affordability and flying.  Not to mention, I was doing the ground school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Last lesson however, Josh asked if I was flying any more this...