DGL Fox Posted June 30, 2016 Author Posted June 30, 2016 Hi All, Well the weather has been great today and after a few false starts over the last week or two I finally had my flight test with Mahl my CFI at Fly Now Redcliffe...and guess what...I HAVE PASSED....WOOHOOOOO... I am now the owner a brand new certificate I will post a photo later.. I would like to thank my instructors over the months who gave me great instruction and I would recommend any of the 3 guys at Fly Now...thanks all.. David the new pilot.. 6 2
alf jessup Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Hey David Don't worry about the butterflies in the pit of your stomach every time you go to takeoff by yourself for the first 50+ hrs It's normal we all go through it 1
Pilot_CP Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Well done David!!! Glad the weather finally gave you a chance! Cheers Charl 1
facthunter Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Glad you are now through it, successfully. A PPL is a licence to learn. the Certificate performs the same function. IF you have the right attitude you will never stop learning. Convert anxiety to heightened awareness of your situation. If you are totally relaxed you will someday receive a rude awakening due inattention.. Nev 1
Nightmare Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Hi All,Well the weather has been great today and after a few false starts over the last week or two I finally had my flight test with Mahl my CFI at Fly Now Redcliffe...and guess what...I HAVE PASSED....WOOHOOOOO... I am now the owner a brand new certificate I will post a photo later.. I would like to thank my instructors over the months who gave me great instruction and I would recommend any of the 3 guys at Fly Now...thanks all.. David the new pilot..[ATTACH=full]44051[/ATTACH] Well done and congratulations David! Whoo Hoo, a brand new pilot! Now the fun really starts for you! 1
DGL Fox Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Well done and congratulations David! Whoo Hoo, a brand new pilot! Now the fun really starts for you! Yes Tony it does...more learning but hopefully some fun in there as well, I will get my PAX endorsement this weekend or early next week hopefully and then in a week or so start my navs, but in the meantime I will just enjoys getting out there and having a fly around, fantastic weather today and I am about to head to the hangar pull out the plane do my pre flight and go for a fly around my area... woopeeee... David 2 1
Nightmare Posted July 3, 2016 Posted July 3, 2016 Yes Tony it does...more learning but hopefully some fun in there as well, I will get my PAX endorsement this weekend or early next week hopefully and then in a week or so start my navs, but in the meantime I will just enjoys getting out there and having a fly around, fantastic weather today and I am about to head to the hangar pull out the plane do my pre flight and go for a fly around my area... woopeeee...David It's a good feeling, isn't it, David? Being able to roll the plane out and fly where ever you want to go... within the 25nm mile zone of course.I have my 2nd Navex tomorrow, and I will be within your vicinity Coominya - Gympie - Caloundra - Coominya. The forecast is looking good. I think I'm good with the 1-in-60's and the GS calculations now. I'm sure John will challenge me with something I won't be expecting though. Tony 1
DGL Fox Posted July 4, 2016 Author Posted July 4, 2016 Well I got my PAX endorsement today...so who's first David
Blueadventures Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 Hi David. You will get plenty of takers. You might have to get one of those take a number and wait your turn machines. Great to hear. I'm planning to get to Watts B in August so maybe catch up there? Cheers Mike
DGL Fox Posted July 4, 2016 Author Posted July 4, 2016 Hi David. You will get plenty of takers. You might have to get one of those take a number and wait your turn machines. Great to hear. I'm planning to get to Watts B in August so maybe catch up there?Cheers Mike Hi Mike, Thanks mate, yes I would be great to catch up if you are down this way, just let us know what date you are coming down.. David
Nightmare Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Well I got my PAX endorsement today...so who's first David Hey David, well done getting your first endorsement. Have you taken your first PAX yet? I'm sure you'd have friends and family queuing to go for a fly.Tony
DGL Fox Posted July 5, 2016 Author Posted July 5, 2016 Hey David, well done getting your first endorsement. Have you taken your first PAX yet? I'm sure you'd have friends and family queuing to go for a fly.Tony Hi Tony, Thanks mate, no not yet, maybe next week I am in no hurry, I think my Mum could be the first, she is 83 and has always liked to be a bit on the wild side...I am sure she will love it.. David 1
Cal Air 63 Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Well I got my PAX endorsement today...so who's first David Congratulations David, nice to catch up with you again yesterday, all the best for your Nav Endo's Brent
DGL Fox Posted July 5, 2016 Author Posted July 5, 2016 Congratulations David, nice to catch up with you again yesterday, all the best for your Nav Endo'sBrent Hi Brent, Yes good to see you again mate and thanks, I see you are progressing nicely with your lessons and that you seem to be enjoying the journey...keep up the great work mate, hopefully we will catch up again soon. David
AussieB1rd Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Congratulations David, and nice to your smiling face after with the CFI. 1
DGL Fox Posted August 13, 2016 Author Posted August 13, 2016 Hi All, Well started my XC on Wednesday, we did Redcliffe-Murgon-Gympie-Redcliffe around 3 hours in total as we landed at each airport, it was a great start and I enjoyed it very much, can't wait till my next one next week, next weeks is a bit longer... Redcliffe-Chincilla-Kingaroy-Redcliffe this one will probably run out to about 3.5 hrs, I am just in the process of doing my flight plan, I guess it will depend on the winds on the day. Well 10hrs dual won't take long and the 2 hrs solo and the exam of course and that will be it...hopefully will have my XC endorsement, I will try and put up some photos on the next one.. :) David 3
Nightmare Posted August 13, 2016 Posted August 13, 2016 Hi All,Well started my XC on Wednesday, we did Redcliffe-Murgon-Gympie-Redcliffe around 3 hours in total as we landed at each airport, it was a great start and I enjoyed it very much, can't wait till my next one next week, next weeks is a bit longer... Redcliffe-Chincilla-Kingaroy-Redcliffe this one will probably run out to about 3.5 hrs, I am just in the process of doing my flight plan, I guess it will depend on the winds on the day. Well 10hrs dual won't take long and the 2 hrs solo and the exam of course and that will be it...hopefully will have my XC endorsement, I will try and put up some photos on the next one.. :) David Glad you're enjoying your XC David, I just did my 5th nav, "Diversion" last week. Still got one more nav to do, I believe it may be my solo nav, and then the exam. I can't believe I've already clocked up 12 hrs! It doesn't take long does it? It's the most fun I've had since going solo! Tony
DGL Fox Posted August 13, 2016 Author Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Tony, No doesn't take long to wack up the hours when your doing XC's.. yes they are good fun...much better than basic training that's for sure... David 1
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