My Aviator Blog

Jamal · September 16th, 2005, 18:19

Well i'll attempt to make a blog and try to keep everybody updated on my Progress here at Ari-Ben.

Well i arrived here at Ari-ben on September 12 after over a year of planning and looking at schools..(finally i made it)..

I spoke to Cynthia most of the time and she is a really nice person she made the application process go really smooth. After sending in my deposit and everything i made my Flight reservations. and called mike and gave him those and he arranged a pick up for me at Orlando...

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Okay i arrive at Orlando my first thoughts man i made it sweet

ok after talking the awful long trip trip from the Jetblue gate to baggage claim i met doug and another time builder they both were really cool guys..i felt shy but never uncomftable it was a great but long ride to the school and i felt really anxiouse..

Ok cool i get to the school and doug gives me a quick tour of the school and i mean quick its a small school nothing spectacular no fancy million dollor FTD's and planes equiped with all the hightech Nasa stuff...Just how i like it laid back enviroment

<fast forwad

>

Ok so the next day i got assigned my instructor and met James woods <---really great, and funny Guy he treated me and some other guys to lunch..My instructor <aka> stepdad is a really nice guy...and i have fun when training with him.i couldnt ask for a better time. Mike the owner is also really nice guy..just dont destroy his planes or swk planes like if a screw is missing from the engine cowling or somthing

SO the planes there cool just make sure u do ur pre-flight good..their old but ED the mx guy he works his ass off to make sure the planes are up and running so mx is top notch but planes are not state of the Art we train Aviators not Astronaut canidates lol..So if u can fly Aviator planes u can fly anything else...

well i gotta go ill continue my Ari-experiance later thanks for reading peace out and happy flying

----To be continued

BrianNC · September 17th, 2005, 01:56

Looking forward to it.

Jamal · September 17th, 2005, 14:15

Okay update!! well not much of an update but a continuation ok so..

James moved us into the new panam houses and its really nice over there its less than 5 min walking distance from the school and right on the Airport.. so its really convenient for all us non-drivers..before we moved in me James and Jason went out to Wal-Mart and all i had to do was buy food the school hooked us up with everythnig else which was really good..and too top it off Today i woke up and we had a TV equiped with Direct TV.

<---i love this smiley lol

Ok the flight training is going really good my 2nd day here i back seated with one of the instructors man that was fun..now i have 2.4 hours towards my PPL..and im lovingevery min of it...I highly recommend this school to anybody forget ATP for get RAA Ari-ben all the way.. unitll next time

Jamal Out!

SmitteyB · September 17th, 2005, 15:17

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I highly recommend this school to anybody forget ATP for get RAA Ari-ben all the way.. unitll next time

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This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess.

hoff327 · September 17th, 2005, 15:56

LOL so true.........give it time

Gonzorox · September 17th, 2005, 18:44

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This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess.

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Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it.

Getburned · September 17th, 2005, 20:02

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This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess.

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Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it.

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No kidding exactly my thoughts

BrianNC · September 17th, 2005, 20:45

What are you guys trying to accomplish after he is already enrolled and training? Sounds like you're just trying to rain on his parade.

I hope it makes you guys feel better.

SmitteyB · September 17th, 2005, 22:23

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess.

[/ QUOTE ]

Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it.

[/ QUOTE ]

In case you haven't read your contract, there is a severe financial penalty that will incur if you violate (leave).

The people at the school are what make it good.

James, Mary, instructors etc. ...

Gonzorox · September 18th, 2005, 12:19

I agree there are some great people down there that make the school a great school. It is a friendly environment and now that the building has come along, it is a comfortable environment as well.

I just don't understand how current students can poke at these 76's. They are trainers that get flown 24/7. They are, no matter what anyone says, well maintained. Be nice to those planes, they'll be nice to you!

Now Jamal comes along, like a kid in the candy store, totally excited to be here and is probably scratching his head saying "Wait until the Duchess??"

I look forward to hearing more of Jamal's training experiences.

Cactus_Cutter · September 18th, 2005, 15:04

Jamal,

Congratulations on your start here at Aviator. It really seems like the staff at Aviator are helping out people with limited transportation by using the Pan Am housing on the airport property and helping them get started on the right foot.

Don’t worry about the Duchesses. I always like them over the Cessnas any day.

A word of advice: Treat this place as you would a full time job. Expect down time when it comes to flying due to weather or aircraft being down. Be flexible do your required ground/studying when you are not flying then fly when available. Budget you fun time as you would working a full time job. You will soon see yourself surpassing many who have been here forever.

Good Luck

Jamal · September 18th, 2005, 17:39

yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for...

enough rambling happy flying and blue skies

BrianNC · September 18th, 2005, 19:22

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yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for...

enough rambling happy flying and blue skies

[/ QUOTE ]
That's the right attitude!

Monty · September 18th, 2005, 21:41

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yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for...

enough rambling happy flying and blue skies

[/ QUOTE ]

That is absolutely the right attitude to have. The 76's really aren't THAT bad. Sure they go down quite a bit, but it seems to come and go in cycles. As hard as we are on those planes I am amazed they are up as much as they are! Good luck with your training!

S.T.Aviator · February 14th, 2006, 00:01

Hey Jamal, where you been????

Jamal · March 18th, 2006, 16:56

Hey guys i know ive been MIA for a while but ran into a few bumps had to take care of some things so...Im definatly comnig back..im hoping first week in april if all goes well. I heard MANNY is off to ALaska dam im gunna miss manny =( Congrads IVAN off to the big boys huh..Good luck and have good fun filled career..I'll see u guys in April Definatly

SmitteyB · March 20th, 2006, 00:00

Look forward to seeing you soon.

hattrick · March 21st, 2006, 20:31

anybody know where in alaska manny is

Sandog · March 24th, 2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cactus_Cutter

Jamal,

Congratulations on your start here at Aviator. It really seems like the staff at Aviator are helping out people with limited transportation by using the Pan Am housing on the airport property and helping them get started on the right foot.

Don’t worry about the Duchesses. I always like them over the Cessnas any day.

A word of advice: Treat this place as you would a full time job. Expect down time when it comes to flying due to weather or aircraft being down. Be flexible do your required ground/studying when you are not flying then fly when available. Budget you fun time as you would working a full time job. You will soon see yourself surpassing many who have been here forever.

Good Luck

Spoken like a true Instructor! Be good out there and don't make anyone cry or it's your job!

CommPilot76 · March 27th, 2006, 09:54

Welcome Back Manny

NickH · April 6th, 2006, 12:54

Good to see you're back Jamal, how are you liking that instrument class?

lowery21 · April 6th, 2006, 21:20

He has no time for the silly internet, he is in the books. Good luck bud. Remember, keep the blue side up.

September 16th, 2005, 18:19	#1
Jamal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	My Aviator Blog Well i'll attempt to make a blog and try to keep everybody updated on my Progress here at Ari-Ben. Well i arrived here at Ari-ben on September 12 after over a year of planning and looking at schools..(finally i made it).. I spoke to Cynthia most of the time and she is a really nice person she made the application process go really smooth. After sending in my deposit and everything i made my Flight reservations. and called mike and gave him those and he arranged a pick up for me at Orlando... <fast Forward > Okay i arrive at Orlando my first thoughts man i made it sweet ok after talking the awful long trip trip from the Jetblue gate to baggage claim i met doug and another time builder they both were really cool guys..i felt shy but never uncomftable it was a great but long ride to the school and i felt really anxiouse.. Ok cool i get to the school and doug gives me a quick tour of the school and i mean quick its a small school nothing spectacular no fancy million dollor FTD's and planes equiped with all the hightech Nasa stuff...Just how i like it laid back enviroment <fast forwad > Ok so the next day i got assigned my instructor and met James woods <---really great, and funny Guy he treated me and some other guys to lunch..My instructor <aka> stepdad is a really nice guy...and i have fun when training with him.i couldnt ask for a better time. Mike the owner is also really nice guy..just dont destroy his planes or swk planes like if a screw is missing from the engine cowling or somthing SO the planes there cool just make sure u do ur pre-flight good..their old but ED the mx guy he works his ass off to make sure the planes are up and running so mx is top notch but planes are not state of the Art we train Aviators not Astronaut canidates lol..So if u can fly Aviator planes u can fly anything else... well i gotta go ill continue my Ari-experiance later thanks for reading peace out and happy flying ----To be continued

September 17th, 2005, 01:56	#2
BrianNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 817	Re: My Aviator Blog Looking forward to it.

September 17th, 2005, 14:15	#3
Jamal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	Re: My Aviator Blog Okay update!! well not much of an update but a continuation ok so.. James moved us into the new panam houses and its really nice over there its less than 5 min walking distance from the school and right on the Airport.. so its really convenient for all us non-drivers..before we moved in me James and Jason went out to Wal-Mart and all i had to do was buy food the school hooked us up with everythnig else which was really good..and too top it off Today i woke up and we had a TV equiped with Direct TV. <---i love this smiley lol Ok the flight training is going really good my 2nd day here i back seated with one of the instructors man that was fun..now i have 2.4 hours towards my PPL..and im lovingevery min of it...I highly recommend this school to anybody forget ATP for get RAA Ari-ben all the way.. unitll next time Jamal Out!

September 17th, 2005, 15:17	#4
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,974	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] I highly recommend this school to anybody forget ATP for get RAA Ari-ben all the way.. unitll next time [/ QUOTE ] This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess.

September 17th, 2005, 15:56	#5
hoff327 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Here and there Posts: 46	Re: My Aviator Blog LOL so true.........give it time

September 17th, 2005, 18:44	#6
Gonzorox Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Big Bush-KIAH Posts: 198	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess. [/ QUOTE ] Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it.

September 17th, 2005, 20:02	#7
Getburned Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jupiter Posts: 91	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess. [/ QUOTE ] Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it. [/ QUOTE ] No kidding exactly my thoughts

September 17th, 2005, 20:45	#8
BrianNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 817	Re: My Aviator Blog What are you guys trying to accomplish after he is already enrolled and training? Sounds like you're just trying to rain on his parade. I hope it makes you guys feel better.

September 17th, 2005, 22:23	#9
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,974	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] This school is good, but you wont be tooting that horn in about a month. Wait until the Duchess. [/ QUOTE ] Disenroll and go somewhere else if you don't like it. [/ QUOTE ] In case you haven't read your contract, there is a severe financial penalty that will incur if you violate (leave). The people at the school are what make it good. James, Mary, instructors etc. ...

September 18th, 2005, 12:19	#10
Gonzorox Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Big Bush-KIAH Posts: 198	Re: My Aviator Blog I agree there are some great people down there that make the school a great school. It is a friendly environment and now that the building has come along, it is a comfortable environment as well. I just don't understand how current students can poke at these 76's. They are trainers that get flown 24/7. They are, no matter what anyone says, well maintained. Be nice to those planes, they'll be nice to you! Now Jamal comes along, like a kid in the candy store, totally excited to be here and is probably scratching his head saying "Wait until the Duchess??" I look forward to hearing more of Jamal's training experiences.

September 18th, 2005, 15:04	#11
Cactus_Cutter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Land of the Large... Posts: 199	Re: My Aviator Blog Jamal, Congratulations on your start here at Aviator. It really seems like the staff at Aviator are helping out people with limited transportation by using the Pan Am housing on the airport property and helping them get started on the right foot. Don’t worry about the Duchesses. I always like them over the Cessnas any day. A word of advice: Treat this place as you would a full time job. Expect down time when it comes to flying due to weather or aircraft being down. Be flexible do your required ground/studying when you are not flying then fly when available. Budget you fun time as you would working a full time job. You will soon see yourself surpassing many who have been here forever. Good Luck

September 18th, 2005, 17:39	#12
Jamal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	Re: My Aviator Blog yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for... enough rambling happy flying and blue skies

September 18th, 2005, 19:22	#13
BrianNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 817	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for... enough rambling happy flying and blue skies [/ QUOTE ] That's the right attitude!

September 18th, 2005, 21:41	#14
Monty Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PHL Posts: 273	Re: My Aviator Blog [ QUOTE ] yes i understand flights get cancled due to mx weather or wutever..hey thats life im having a blast and this beats flying in NY anyday..once im flyin im happy im in no rush so if my plane is down ill just fly 2marrow or later twice my flights got cancled due to haze and another one of my flights got cancled due to 100hr mx but i'll live...and the people here are nice and friendly..which makes it all well worth it. This is still a really good deal and the training is top-notch i have a really good instructor, and of course each school is going to have its faults..no school is perfect so just remember why u came here in the first place..to get good quality training 200hrs of multi and an instructor position..and take it 1 day at a time..because the aviation buisness is a fustrating thing but u gotta remeber y your here and what u came for... enough rambling happy flying and blue skies [/ QUOTE ] That is absolutely the right attitude to have. The 76's really aren't THAT bad. Sure they go down quite a bit, but it seems to come and go in cycles. As hard as we are on those planes I am amazed they are up as much as they are! Good luck with your training!

February 14th, 2006, 00:01	#15
S.T.Aviator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: . Posts: 466	Hey Jamal, where you been????

March 18th, 2006, 16:56	#16
Jamal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	Hey guys i know ive been MIA for a while but ran into a few bumps had to take care of some things so...Im definatly comnig back..im hoping first week in april if all goes well. I heard MANNY is off to ALaska dam im gunna miss manny =( Congrads IVAN off to the big boys huh..Good luck and have good fun filled career..I'll see u guys in April Definatly

March 20th, 2006, 00:00	#17
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,974	Look forward to seeing you soon. __________________ ALPA Organizing Committee Member SAAB First Officer

March 21st, 2006, 20:31	#18
hattrick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: farther north than the rest of you Posts: 317	anybody know where in alaska manny is

March 27th, 2006, 09:54	#20
CommPilot76 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52	Welcome Back Welcome Back Manny

April 6th, 2006, 12:54	#21
NickH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 709	Good to see you're back Jamal, how are you liking that instrument class?

April 6th, 2006, 21:20	#22
lowery21 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 82	He has no time for the silly internet, he is in the books. Good luck bud. Remember, keep the blue side up. __________________ Never ask someone if they are from Texas. If they are, they will tell you. If they aren't, you don't want to embarrass them.

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