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by flyboy4612
20 Apr 2018, 23:11
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Real world Pilots
Replies: 29
Views: 4207

Re: Real world Pilots

I have over 600 hours total and Right now I’m a flight instructor in the C-152 with about 330 hours in it. In my own training I’ve flown the C-140, C-172, C-172RG, C-177, Diamond DA-20C-1, Piper Seminole, and Piper Apache.
by flyboy4612
08 Dec 2017, 01:13
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Cessna C177 Cardinal - what went wrong?
Replies: 22
Views: 4584

Re: Cessna C177 Cardinal - what went wrong?

Years ago I began my primary training in a C-177 and eventually did my first solo in it. Ours was a 180 hp, constant speed prop. It was a great airplane to fly but could be a little tricky on landing, particularly in the flare. I've got almost 500 hours now and I'd love to try fly one again to see i...
by flyboy4612
06 Jun 2017, 01:24
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: CFI Checkride - Passed!
Replies: 12
Views: 3152

Re: CFI Checkride - Passed!

Thanks everyone!
by flyboy4612
02 Jun 2017, 00:27
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: CFI Checkride - Passed!
Replies: 12
Views: 3152

Re: CFI Checkride - Passed!

Outstanding! Make sure to never let it expire! And I'm surprised there's an opening "in a few months" as opposed to can you take Bobby up for an intro flight in 5 mins? There's no easy way through the CFI checkride; you simply have to know you're stuff, and you proved it today. There are ...
by flyboy4612
02 Jun 2017, 00:02
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: CFI Checkride - Passed!
Replies: 12
Views: 3152

CFI Checkride - Passed!

Hello all! Very brief message but I am pleased to announce that I passed my flight instructor checkride with the FAA! A big thanks to A2A as I have used their products along the way through my various ratings. The school I trained at said there will be some openings in the coming months for new inst...
by flyboy4612
19 Feb 2017, 01:08
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: I am finally a private pilot!!
Replies: 23
Views: 4354

Re: I am finally a private pilot!!

Congratulations!! It's such a huge accomplishment. Enjoy your new wings!
by flyboy4612
22 Jan 2017, 16:29
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Commercial Checkride passed!
Replies: 16
Views: 3410

Re: Commercial Checkride passed!

Thanks for the kind words!

The school I'm at told me that a couple instructors are leaving soon and they need replacements. They hinted that I should try get CFI done by the end of March. Hopefully I can pull that off and make my current desk job a thing of the past!
by flyboy4612
17 Jan 2017, 00:53
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Commercial Checkride passed!
Replies: 16
Views: 3410

Commercial Checkride passed!

Hello all! I am so pleased to announce that as of this afternoon I officially earned my commercial pilot certificate! To get to this point (including college) has taken 12 years of work. It's surreal to have the rating after so many years of working towards it. I just turned 30 on Saturday so I'm st...
by flyboy4612
18 Dec 2016, 12:48
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Pick a car, any car!
Replies: 61
Views: 8479

Re: Pick a car, any car!

I might have to go with my recent purchase. I'm pretty happy with my 2016 Dodge Charger SXT.

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by flyboy4612
13 Dec 2016, 03:25
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: 3493.9 hours since 22/06/06
Replies: 9
Views: 1753

Re: 3493.9 hours since 22/06/06

AviationAtWar wrote:I've only done 300 hours in that same time frame and my wife thinks that's excessive. I better show her this.
My wife has come into my office and asked if I was finished playing before and my reply was "No...the engines just warmed up..." Glad you're getting in hours!
by flyboy4612
05 Dec 2016, 21:26
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Commercial Training - Photo Heavy
Replies: 11
Views: 1874

Re: Commercial Training - Photo Heavy

Thanks for all the kind words folks! Brilliant stuff, best of luck on the checkride, let us know when you have that rating. Beautiful images! How'd you find the Cutlas compared to the Cessna's you had flown before? cheers, Lewis I find the Cutlass to be pretty close to the Skyhawk. I enjoy the impro...
by flyboy4612
04 Dec 2016, 18:49
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Commercial Training - Photo Heavy
Replies: 11
Views: 1874

Re: Commercial Training - Photo Heavy

Ian Warren wrote:Great photos 8) , why the gear down ?
I was flying the Skyhawk on this flight as it is cheaper per hour than the Cutlass. No gear down would have meant something went terribly wrong :mrgreen:
by flyboy4612
04 Dec 2016, 18:37
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Commercial Training - Photo Heavy
Replies: 11
Views: 1874

Commercial Training - Photo Heavy

Hello all! After completing my instrument rating back in June, I am now almost finished with my commercial rating. Last night I finally logged over 250 flight hours. I just have one more flight to make and then get the ok from the school to sign up for the checkride. It's been a pretty fun rating wi...
by flyboy4612
12 Nov 2016, 01:02
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: F4F Wildcat model
Replies: 8
Views: 1624

Re: F4F Wildcat model

Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully I'll have time to start another project soon. I'd really love to do a B-17 next.
by flyboy4612
10 Nov 2016, 02:27
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: F4F Wildcat model
Replies: 8
Views: 1624

F4F Wildcat model

Hello all! I've been having computer troubles as of late and have not had the energy to tackle fixing the issues. On the plus side, it has allowed me more free time to do other things. I recently decided to build a model kit I bought probably 10 or more years ago. It's the first one I've done in abo...

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