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April 6th, 2009, 10:02
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey
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   |  Re: Skidz flight training confessions
Just a short update on this. I haven't finished my commercial multi yet. I had couple breaks in my training. On the bright side - I have a wonderful baby boy at home  Anyway, my VA saga seems like it's never gonna end. The school has gotten rid of C 172RG so single commercial went out the window, so I'm doing a commercial in a twin Piper Seneca. The problem is, they haven't gotten that airplane on part 141 certificate yet so VA can't approve it to be used in commercial training under part 141. I started my commercial on 152, moved on to 172RG and the school then got rid of 172RG. So, I got screwed. The Seneca is draining the life out of me money-wise, and after almost 17 hours in in (streched over 4-5 months of training) I still don't feel too confortable to take a check ride. I've done my written 3 months ago and my second class medical just expired. I'm not sure if I can even get it done, the VA approval and reimbursement would definitely help. For all of you guys out there with VA benefits, I gotta tell you - pick your battles. If it's expensive and looks too good to be true - don't do it. I wish I haven't. |
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April 6th, 2009, 11:06
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| Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South 40
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| Re: Skidz flight training confessions
Skidz, I really don't have anything useful to help, just keep your head up and it will happen. Good luck to you.
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May 24th, 2009, 13:15
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| Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey
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| Re: Skidz flight training confessions
No luck yet, on the bright side - seneca is on 141 now, the VA is taking their time to add it to the list of approved airplanes. I haven't flown for couple months, I don't even know what being in the air feels like anymore. It's been like six months since I've taken the FAA written, it's hard to find motivation in this god forsaken place. Now it seems like I might get stuck in New Orleans forever and maybe finish my commercial by the year of 2020 or something. I hate to be negative for the most part, but I've never felt so stuck in my life. It just sucks.  |
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May 25th, 2009, 23:07
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans
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Hey man, maybe a small drive out of N.O. could help! It's an hour and 15 drive but at least you will get something out of it with out all the bs. Go get it. They are VA approved with a multi and complex single. I'm using their 177 to get my CFI soon because a complex is need for the ride. Where there is a will there is a way. Is there more than to what you say that is holding you back? Newborns demand plenty of attention.
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May 29th, 2009, 14:57
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May 31st, 2009, 15:35
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans
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| Re: Skidz flight training confessions
johnston flying services in Houma
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June 6th, 2009, 20:40
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June 12th, 2009, 00:13
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June 12th, 2009, 09:24
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans
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Man, sorry to hear that.
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