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Heading to Florida
- Thread starter Dave
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Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Thanks Jim, will do
Incidentally I talked with Garrett on my way down here. I thought we could all meet up at his place when I get back. Maybe one weekend before the fly-in.
Thanks Jim, will do
Incidentally I talked with Garrett on my way down here. I thought we could all meet up at his place when I get back. Maybe one weekend before the fly-in.
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Just another update then off to bed - Long day here.
Took my Instrument checkride today. I had the "luck" of actually having the FISDO ride along to evaluate the DPE while doing my checkride.
But all went well. Knocked it out of the park!
However had you asked me if I was ready, my answer still would be no....
Just another update then off to bed - Long day here.
Took my Instrument checkride today. I had the "luck" of actually having the FISDO ride along to evaluate the DPE while doing my checkride.
But all went well. Knocked it out of the park!
However had you asked me if I was ready, my answer still would be no....
S
sfaret
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Re: Heading to Florida
Dave, That's really good. Keep going!
sf
Dave, That's really good. Keep going!
sf
Nr. Albany, GA
- Aircraft Year
- 1974
- Aircraft Type
- 112 Hot Shot
- Reg Number
- N1182J
- Serial Number
- 155
Re: Heading to Florida
Dave,
Got me thinking, I took my IR check ride 33 years ago. I wonder if I could pass it again today.
Did they make you demonstrate a DF steer?
Dave,
Got me thinking, I took my IR check ride 33 years ago. I wonder if I could pass it again today.
Did they make you demonstrate a DF steer?
S
sfaret
Guest
Re: Heading to Florida
How was your NDB approach Dave?
How was your NDB approach Dave?
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
No, on the DF steer, and an ND what???
Just kidding, did quite a bit of reading on the NDB approaches and still not sure I get it completely (fortunately I took that thing out of the plane)
I did manage to do my single engine ILS to ATP standards (no more than 1 dot deflection)
Was nervous as would be expected, but the ride went great. I was so amazed with myself, and smiling ear to ear on the inside - all while thinking don't get cocky!!
...Just hold it together for 2 more Approaches...
No, on the DF steer, and an ND what???
Just kidding, did quite a bit of reading on the NDB approaches and still not sure I get it completely (fortunately I took that thing out of the plane)
I did manage to do my single engine ILS to ATP standards (no more than 1 dot deflection)
Was nervous as would be expected, but the ride went great. I was so amazed with myself, and smiling ear to ear on the inside - all while thinking don't get cocky!!
...Just hold it together for 2 more Approaches...
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
I will probably be out of reach, but try me on my cell phone if you get close.
I should be departing 8:00 AM headed to Atlanta (KLZU); from there I'll be going to Jacksonville, FL - Craig (KGRG); and then I'll be limping my tired butt home to Panama City (KPFN).
If I take 45 minutes at each stop, I'll probably be back here at 6:30 PM Central (2330 Z)
I'm doing all this in a Cessna 172 mind you, so these trips take a while. Good IFR trainer though, after doing all of my instrument training in a Seminole the slow speed really helps giving you plenty of time to think, and think, and think....
It didn't take me long to break out the Ipod so I could listen to music while flying. I thought I would wait til I was more profeicient, but man... is a 172 SLOW!!
Short final I slow down to 60 KIAS, its almost like hovering over the threshold...
I will probably be out of reach, but try me on my cell phone if you get close.
I should be departing 8:00 AM headed to Atlanta (KLZU); from there I'll be going to Jacksonville, FL - Craig (KGRG); and then I'll be limping my tired butt home to Panama City (KPFN).
If I take 45 minutes at each stop, I'll probably be back here at 6:30 PM Central (2330 Z)
I'm doing all this in a Cessna 172 mind you, so these trips take a while. Good IFR trainer though, after doing all of my instrument training in a Seminole the slow speed really helps giving you plenty of time to think, and think, and think....
It didn't take me long to break out the Ipod so I could listen to music while flying. I thought I would wait til I was more profeicient, but man... is a 172 SLOW!!
Short final I slow down to 60 KIAS, its almost like hovering over the threshold...
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Passed my Commercial Multi ride yesterday, now heading off to CFI school.
This last round was very intensive, flew 75 hours, took 4 FAA writtens, and completed my commercial training and checkride all in about 20 days. Has kept me very busy.
This last segment (CFI school) is supposed to be even more intense.
See you all soon.
Passed my Commercial Multi ride yesterday, now heading off to CFI school.
This last round was very intensive, flew 75 hours, took 4 FAA writtens, and completed my commercial training and checkride all in about 20 days. Has kept me very busy.
This last segment (CFI school) is supposed to be even more intense.
See you all soon.
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Whew!!!!
Been away for a little again.
Good news is..... I'm now official a CFI. Passed my MEI today. Now I start working on the II tomorrow.
Funny flight - I'll make sure we talk about it one day at the bar at this years Fly-In.
See you all soon.
I have about a week left here. Looking forward to heading home, and get back in the Commander
Whew!!!!
Been away for a little again.
Good news is..... I'm now official a CFI. Passed my MEI today. Now I start working on the II tomorrow.
Funny flight - I'll make sure we talk about it one day at the bar at this years Fly-In.
See you all soon.
I have about a week left here. Looking forward to heading home, and get back in the Commander
Nr. Albany, GA
- Aircraft Year
- 1974
- Aircraft Type
- 112 Hot Shot
- Reg Number
- N1182J
- Serial Number
- 155
Re: Heading to Florida
Dave,
Can you send me an email at
Ken@AndrewTent.com
If you are in Jax I may have a small instructing job for you.
Ken Andrew
Dave,
Can you send me an email at
Ken@AndrewTent.com
If you are in Jax I may have a small instructing job for you.
Ken Andrew
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Thanks Brian
I'll be home soon. From there I have to go directly to annual, do not pass go, and they certainly aren't going to give me any money
After that I'll probably try to get up to ISP to see all of you guys. Hope Sven isn't fllown out from Alaska.
Thanks Brian
I'll be home soon. From there I have to go directly to annual, do not pass go, and they certainly aren't going to give me any money
After that I'll probably try to get up to ISP to see all of you guys. Hope Sven isn't fllown out from Alaska.
Dave
New member
Reading, PA
- Aircraft Year
- 1975
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1247J
- Serial Number
- 247
Re: Heading to Florida
Brad,
I chose the school I did because of the way you build multi time.
I should have enough to get hired by someone, but still need alot more to get to that coveted ATP rating.
I now have 595 Total Time, 500+ PIC, and 112 Multi
Brad,
I chose the school I did because of the way you build multi time.
I should have enough to get hired by someone, but still need alot more to get to that coveted ATP rating.
I now have 595 Total Time, 500+ PIC, and 112 Multi