View Full Version : I finally did it!!!
737NUT
08-18-2007, 11:49 PM
Well since May 15th, I have been very busy doing something up until now, I only dreamed of! I am now a Private Pilot!!!!! I have been very busy training and testing so it left me no extra time to keep in touch. Sorry.
I took my family up today for the first time. My kids loved it! Wife got a migraine from being stressed! LOL
Anyways, my goal is to get my instrument, commercial, multiengine and ATP.
Oh yea, and start building my new sim!
Rob
Hey - congratulations!! A great achievement. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday (even tho it was 20 years ago :)).
Just dream up every excuse you can to fly and share costs with others - and fly far and wide. Keeping current and safe without going broke is the challenge.
AndyT
08-19-2007, 03:24 AM
That is awesome! I know you must have ripped a huge smile when you got your ticket!
Michael Carter
08-19-2007, 07:32 AM
Congratulations. I too remember it like it was yesterday.
No greater feeling in the world.
737NUT
08-19-2007, 09:22 AM
Thanks!!
I guess all those hours in the 737 sim finally paid off. I trained in the new G1000 equipped 172. Since i was already used to a glass cockpit eniroment, it was an easy transition. It still hasn't really sunk in yet though.
It cost 110.00 per hour to rent so i need a better job now LOL
Matt Olieman
08-19-2007, 10:20 AM
Congratulations Rob :) Nothing like getting that real experience :)
Kennair
08-19-2007, 10:45 AM
Thanks!!
I guess all those hours in the 737 sim finally paid off. I trained in the new G1000 equipped 172. Since i was already used to a glass cockpit eniroment, it was an easy transition. It still hasn't really sunk in yet though.
It cost 110.00 per hour to rent so i need a better job now LOL
Luxury! We've got it tuff. Try flying in Aus. It'll cost you around $170AUD per hour ($135USD) for a C172 and with steam gauges at that.
Congratulations and happy flying. As Nic says, it's a battle between keeping current and going broke.
Ken
AndyT
08-19-2007, 02:52 PM
Here is a way to keep current that won't cost as much. The initial outlay is more but then you OWN your own plane.
http://www.quadcitychallenger.com/qc-mods.html
Jackpilot
08-19-2007, 04:39 PM
$110/hour is a STEEL....(sorry aluminum) ....$150 here in Canada and more like $250 in Europe
Great, Never stop,....
magicaldr
08-20-2007, 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your PPL, and good luck on the rest of your plans :)