I got a call from Bob today. He wanted to get the checkride scheduled. It is set for July 2 at 9 am at SNL. Since there is another person doing their checkride as well in the afternoon, I will not have to fly to Wiley Post.
Next lessons are scheduled for June 21 and 22 at 9:30am. I will also be taking off work the following Friday through the July 4 weekend. So I should have plenty of time to get everything ready.
June 20, 2008 at 4:26 pm |
Best of luck, been reading your blog with interest.
I passed my Skills Test a couple of weeks ago, so I know how you feel!
Andy
June 20, 2008 at 5:47 pm |
Thanks and congratulations on passing your test. I am ready to get this finished. I am into my eleventh month now. It has taken way longer than I expected it to.
June 21, 2008 at 12:57 pm |
Bob was not my primary instructor but I took one or two lessons from him 30+ years ago.
Medical problems caused me to sell my last airplane last fall but I still maintain our airstrip north of shawnee (OK00 Jacktown, International). It is only 1200 feet which is a bit short for those without a lot of experience. But I’d enjoy a low pass if you get up this way. Also, spread the word to Bob and any of the ultralight pilots that they are more than welcome anytime. Trees line the west side of the strip so if there is a strong cross wind beware that everything changes when you drop below the tree line.
Chris Eulberg
Jacktown, Oklahoma
June 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm |
Hi Chris,
A 1200 foot strip would definitely put my short takeoff/landings to the test! Jacktown would be close to what I refer to as the northwest practice area.
I tried to find your strip in the airport facilities directory, but OK00 did not show up. If you can post or email a link from Google Maps I can see where it is.
I may have already seen it. I remember I was practicing an engine out simulation with Ted a few weeks ago and while I was busy picking the wrong place to land, Ted pointed out what appeared to be a small landing strip. It may have been yours.
June 23, 2008 at 12:40 pm |
11 months doesn’t sound too bad, but then I’m in the UK so weather might be more of a factor here!
All told it took me about 60 hours, and a couple of weeks short of a year. I could have done it in less hours but towards the end, rather than cancel a flight when the weather wasn’t suitable for solo, I would go and do a dual flight anyway. I figured any flying was good flying!
Andy
June 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm |
Hi Andy,
The biggest show stopper is the weather. I think about half my entries in this blog are announcing flight cancellations due to unfavorable weather. Another problem is that I am not really close to any airport during the week. So my flying is pretty much restricted to weekends.
June 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm |
Ah ok, sounds like you’ve had about as much luck as me. I categorized my blog entries, and there were almost as many cancellations as there were flights!
Like you I was also reduced to weekend only flying after the first bit of the training. Still, a year isn’t all that long when you consider it.
It’ll come around soon enough I’m sure
Andy
July 28, 2008 at 10:06 am |
Our airstrip is OK zero zero, not oh oh. Google it for lat long