Thread: Passed My FAA Checkride...I'm a Pilot!

Congrats! I started flying when I was about 13 or so, in gliders. I love it! I went to flight school, but it didn't work out so well. I plan to get back in the air as soon as I can, though. I did my time in a Cessna 152. I'm 6'1" and husky, but they made me squeeze in. Not fun, as I was literally elbow to elbow with my instructor. I much prefer the space in a Piper Cub. I got to go up with my flight instructor from Post Mills Soaring Club in his Cub. Just wonderful flying! Hope you get the chance to post some in-air pics! Just don't shave while flying

Congrats! What a fantastic achievement!

I wish you many fun and safe flying hours!

Congrats!!

Congratulations ..way to go

Originally Posted by Stropper

Congratulations ..way to go

Thanks! Here's my new perfect day: early fall day, warm enough to shave outside...Big basin of hot water on the teak patio table, my Moss Mug, freshly stropped Theirs Issard 6/8 straight, Shavemac 25mm SilverTip brush, Taylor of Bond St sandalwood cream.

Big, steaming mug of Peet's French Roast, made in presspot; Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo des Dieux (Habanos, vintage Sept 2003).

Shave, smoke & sip, taking my time, enjoying each pleasure in turn.

Then, head over to the airport, hop in the Cessna, and fly 2 hours to the northwoods of Wisconsin for some musky fishing! Can't be beat!

I'm a rotor-head. Got my Private license in an R22 up in Moses Lake, WA through Inland Helicopters attached to Big Bend Community College. Did my instrument in an R44 with Upper Limit Aviation attached to Southern Utah University. I'm currently working on my commercial license in the AS350 (AStar) with ULA and SUU here in Cedar City, Utah. Served in the Marine Corps from 03-05 and am working towards my degree in Aviation and Aerospace technology utilizing my Post 9/11 benefits.

SE and ME fixed wing commercial. Flight instructor Etc.
Flew for Allegheny under UsAirways for years. Got laid off back in 2004. Went back to school and got a job as an engineer. Never looked back. I get a chance to fly every once in awhile but I don't think I could go back to it commercially.

Fixed Wing, CPL, ME, CIR, Chief Pilot 20 years. Have owned 18 Aircraft over 20 years!
Loved Aerobatics, Antique A/c and owned a Hot Air Balloon for 5 Years.

Private ASEL and Glider. Also some time in ultralights and paragliding (gave that up after dis-located wrist, broken arm, broken femur).

Corporate pilot here. ATP MEL Fixed wing. Comm SEL CFI,II,MEI