Entries from Mark's Pilot Log tagged with 'General Aviation'
It's Over!
My CFI training is finally over! I passed the checkride today and have my temporary certificate in hand! This checkride has been the worst one I've done as far as being worked up for it. The actual test itself wasn't...
Portsmouth
In prepping for my CFI checkride, I decided to take a non-pilot friend flying and "teach" him to fly. So we drove up to the airport, pulled the Archer out of the hangar, preflighted, and climbed in. I sat right...
You Spin Me 'Round...
To become a CFI, you must be trained in spin entry and recovery. The theory is that you should have some experience recovering from spins in case a student puts you into a spin during training. I suppose that makes...
Saratoga Checkout (Part 2)
I finished my checkout in the club's Saratoga today. Today's flight was all about flying the plane close to maximum gross. I've had plenty of experience flying PA32-300's near max gross, but the club rules don't account for that, so...
Saratoga Checkout (Part 1)
I did my checkout flight in the club's Piper Saratoga today. Most of the time was spent messing with the GPS and autopilot. I've never used an autopilot with altitude hold before. It's actually a little disconcerting at first, but...
First Club Plane Checkout
I had my first checkout flight in a club plane this evening. We flew the 172R. Now, those who know me know that I don't care for Cessnas too much, but this plane is absolutely the best plane I've ever...
I'm an AGI now...
I passed my Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Flight Instructor - Airplane (FIA) written tests today (98 and 97 respectively). I proceeded straight from the testing center to the FSDO to be issued my shiny (not really) new Ground Instructor...
Victory...
...Aviation that is. The long wait is over! I got the call today. A spot opened up in Victory Aviation. Now I need to go get checked out in all the planes. The Saratoga should be easy. The Dakota will...
What A Perfect Day!
Wow! What a beautiful day to fly! My son has been after me for the last two months to take him flying, but between training and bad weather, we haven't gotten to go. This weekend was looking like another bust....
Introduction To The Right Seat
Today was my introduction to the right seat. It was pretty interesting, especially since I was flying a 152, which I have flown in at least five years. It was a lot of fun. 152's are so easy to fly....
Fundamentals Of Instruction Written Test
Well, I took the FOI written today. Sometimes I wonder if I don't purposely miss easy questions just so I don't get 100%. The FOI written is 50 questions. You have an hour and a half. My practice tests were...
Back In The Saddle
I had my first CFI lesson today. I couldn't wait to get into the right seat for the first time. At least the first time in the air: I probably have over five hours of taxi time in the right...
I Passed!
I passed my Commercial checkride today. It's been a stressful week leading up to the checkride. I think the biggest reason is the wait. I flew last Friday and then didn't get to fly again until last night when we...
Update on Commercial Training
Well, I've had a few setbacks. The biggest is the weather. I've had to cancel as many times as I've flown. The other big setback is that for the Commercial license you need to have a VFR daytime cross country...
Commercial Written Test
I took my Commercial written today and passed with a 98%. I'm a little annoyed, because I should have had a 100%. The two questions I missed were stupid mistakes. I knew the answers, but I wasn't thinking. Oh, well....
New Goals
I've been a member of the Blue Ash Meteors for 11 years. Unfortunately, the club is dissolving, so, I started looking for a new club to join. I found Victory Aviation based at Butler County Regional Airport. They have a...
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