| Latest Journal Entries |
| Flying High |
| Thursday, July 31st, 2008 |
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I passed my private pilot test today! The test went pretty well. The examiner was a really nice guy and pretty laid back. It was not nearly as bad as I was imagining. Lisa and I went up for a quick victory flight down to Provo and back. Huge load of my mind! Wanna go fly?
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| The Home Stretch |
| Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 |
Well, I took the written test for my Private Pilot's license. This is a 60 question test taken from a bank of about 900 questions. I had been studying hard for several weeks. I managed to get a 100% on the test which from what my instructor told me is almost unheard of. This puts me in a good spot because the examiner is much more likely to ease up on the oral exam part of the check ride if you get a good score on the written test. Needless to say I was pleased.
I went up with my instructor yesterday and we are pretty confident that I will be in good shape. I have a sanity check scheduled with an instructor I have never flown with before scheduled for Friday (7/18), to get some objective criticism. After that I probably only have 2 more instruction flights and maybe one solo flight to do before the check ride. Just typing the words "check ride" is enough to make you nervous!
Anyway, getting past the written test was great, it should only be about 2 weeks now before I get my license... assuming I pass.
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| Trying to Get Over The Hump |
| Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 |
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Today, I am going on a rather long dual cross country flight. It will be the longest flight I have flow yet. Heading up to Pocatello and back. Should be about a 3.5 hour trip. If all goes well I will be doing the same flight solo on Thursday. This is one of the last major experience requirements I need before taking the flight test. Now I just need to prep for the written test and get ready for my check ride. Hopefully I can get this done in July!
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