giantkingsquid Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I completed my PPL flight test last Friday, completing the transition from my non nav-endorsed RPC. Some stats from the very beginning in August 2017 when I embarked on the journey at 0 hours: 67.8 hours 24 go arounds 50 full stops 95 touch and gos 28.9 hours XC 14.2 hours PIC $16,854 including $276.50 landing fees To be honest, I really enjoyed my flight training, I got on really well with all of my instructors along the way which helps it to be a fun experience and not "more training". We did some cool things, took some neat photos, made some mistakes together and learnt a heck of a lot. I've flown the following types along the way J160, J170, C140, PA28, Victa 115, and C172 and I think flying differing types has broadened my experience and reduced complacency. The Jabs are definitely more difficult to fly than the GA planes; the Victa is the sweetest Overall I'd say the standards are similar between the two RA and GA schools that I flew with, obviously the GA school is pretty strict on CTA and CTR, radio calls etc. Now that I'm a PPL my plan is to use it as a license to learn, and to see some more of the countryside from the air. Also I plan to do my MPPC endorsement to fly the C182 soonish. I'd also like to convince my wife to come up with me, any tips there? https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6226622/2018090801550878-185206_.jpg[/img] https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/4920707/2017112420294324-3726260_.jpg[/img] https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/4918735/2017112401000482-6602851_.jpg[/img] https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6292514/2018092121550367-8609463_.jpg[/img] https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6194711/2018090203214950-1949232_.jpg[/img] https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6067308/2018080520290945-1713013_.jpg[/img] 6
facthunter Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Being involved with different aircraft is good. Nev
ClintonB Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Diamonds :))))))))))))))))))))))) For the wife that is And for the value of the experience along the way.
pmccarthy Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Lunch at a winery works for me. For example. At Brown Brothers Millawa they have a lunch matched with wines and as I am flying my wife gets to drink the lot. Airstrip is over the road from the restaraunt. 1
Thruster88 Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Take your wife on a short flight when it's calm and cool in the c182. 1 1
facthunter Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 And you are calm and cool as well.. She should realise you are the best pilot there is. Nev 1
ClintonB Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 They are usually Impressed with early morning, no bump flights to the coast, not the roller coaster ride coming home too late in the day over the range. ( my experience has found this out, very green coloured passengers upon return journeys)
M61A1 Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 I'd also like to convince my wife to come up with me, any tips there? Take her for a late summer afternoon phat in a Drifter, if she doesn't like that, ditch her and get one that does.
facthunter Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 More risky than buying a second hand aeroplane.. getting rid of a wife and breaking in a new one. Much as I (personally LOVE a drifter, not everybody feels there is "enough" around them, and they have all heard stories about ultralights "falling " out of the sky. Show her ALL of Franco's vids and work up to it gradually. Nev
giantkingsquid Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Lunch at a winery works for me. For example. At Brown Brothers Millawa they have a lunch matched with wines and as I am flying my wife gets to drink the lot. Airstrip is over the road from the restaraunt. Good suggestion, there's one next to YMDG as well. Take your wife on a short flight when it's calm and cool in the c182. Why the C182 specifically? Less bumpy in turbulence or she'll like the big six cylinder burble? They are usually Impressed with early morning, no bump flights to the coast, not the roller coaster ride coming home too late in the day over the range. ( my experience has found this out, very green coloured passengers upon return journeys) Yep even I concur with that. Take her for a late summer afternoon phat in a Drifter, if she doesn't like that, ditch her and get one that does. More risky than buying a second hand aeroplane.. getting rid of a wife and breaking in a new one. Much as I (personally LOVE a drifter, not everybody feels there is "enough" around them, and they have all heard stories about ultralights "falling " out of the sky. Show her ALL of Franco's vids and work up to it gradually. Nev What are Franco's vids?
facthunter Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Far North Queenland notable drifter exponent, Mr Arri, regularly posts images of his many passengers flying in Paradise. Nev
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