Who the hell wants to fly anyway!?

secretapproach · February 21st, 2003, 04:24

So here I am sitting in the office in Berlin, looking out from the 13th floor at low stratus clouds and/or high fog. The only thing I need to finish my private license are my solo cross countries. Yesterday and today I woke up, called the WX briefing number and listened to them tell me how beautiful the weather is above the low stratus layer. Hmmm... as a VFR student pilot that doesn't do me much good. We have this soupy weather that has decided to hang around for several days - exactly the days when I have time to fly. I'm sitting on four flight plans - one each for North, South, East and West just in case things open up!

I know that this happens to everyone who learns to fly in climates like these in the winter. But really what I'm looking for is a lot of gut wrenching sympathy, or better yet a gigantic fan to blow this stuff over to Poland or up to Scandanavia! I would really appreciate any help! Thanks.

A Grounded Pilot in Berlin

I_Money · February 21st, 2003, 07:03

Geez 2 days. I learnt to fly in Southern California and it took 5-6 months to get 2 days with good weather to do my solo x-c and it was not all that uncommon!

secretapproach · February 21st, 2003, 07:51

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Geez 2 days. I learnt to fly in Southern California and it took 5-6 months to get 2 days with good weather to do my solo x-c and it was not all that uncommon!

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In Southern California? I thought there was always nice weather there. But man, Iain, that is not the kind of sympathy I was looking for (sniff).

As I look out the window right now at 3:50pm I can see one small break in the clouds. Hopefully that's a good sign for tomorrow!

Mahesh · February 21st, 2003, 08:10

I took me 2 months to do 2 solo x-countries. It's part of the game, be patient and you will finish up!

Mahesh

FlyChicaga · February 21st, 2003, 09:58

This is so cool that we have pilots from across the world coming together on Jetcareers!

Hopefully that weather will clear up for you soon. We have had a string of nasty weather the past few weeks in Illinois. Yesterday was clear, warmer, and not much wind... many instructors maxed out 8 hours of flying that day!

Most everyone here is behind in getting their students done. And it's February! What about April showers??

I_Money · February 21st, 2003, 10:08

It is not that uncommon in Socal to wait a while for a solo x-c Ed also had a long wait. Althought the weather is always nice, things like haze, morning fog/low clouds seem to happen frequently!

tonyw · February 21st, 2003, 10:13

Whatcha complaining about? My flying has included cancellations due to haze, thunderstorms, rain, snow, freezing rain, wind, and TSA nonsense. For me, every milestone is delayed for a long time. The initial solo took about three months to get to because of cancellations. My first solo cross country got delayed for two weeks. And now my checkride is being delayed for weeks again!

If I wasn't such a stubborn SOB, I'd have quit flying by now!

E_Dawg · February 21st, 2003, 14:23

Well I hope the wx clears soon for your flight! In the meantime study up for the ride so when you get your xc done you'll be all set to go. And, like fine wine, the longer you wait, the sweeter it will taste when it's all said and done!

February 21st, 2003, 04:24	#1
secretapproach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 278	Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? So here I am sitting in the office in Berlin, looking out from the 13th floor at low stratus clouds and/or high fog. The only thing I need to finish my private license are my solo cross countries. Yesterday and today I woke up, called the WX briefing number and listened to them tell me how beautiful the weather is above the low stratus layer. Hmmm... as a VFR student pilot that doesn't do me much good. We have this soupy weather that has decided to hang around for several days - exactly the days when I have time to fly. I'm sitting on four flight plans - one each for North, South, East and West just in case things open up! I know that this happens to everyone who learns to fly in climates like these in the winter. But really what I'm looking for is a lot of gut wrenching sympathy, or better yet a gigantic fan to blow this stuff over to Poland or up to Scandanavia! I would really appreciate any help! Thanks. A Grounded Pilot in Berlin

February 21st, 2003, 07:03	#2
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,649	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? Geez 2 days. I learnt to fly in Southern California and it took 5-6 months to get 2 days with good weather to do my solo x-c and it was not all that uncommon!

February 21st, 2003, 07:51	#3
secretapproach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 278	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? [ QUOTE ] Geez 2 days. I learnt to fly in Southern California and it took 5-6 months to get 2 days with good weather to do my solo x-c and it was not all that uncommon! [/ QUOTE ] In Southern California? I thought there was always nice weather there. But man, Iain, that is not the kind of sympathy I was looking for (sniff). As I look out the window right now at 3:50pm I can see one small break in the clouds. Hopefully that's a good sign for tomorrow!

February 21st, 2003, 08:10	#4
Mahesh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Hemisphere Posts: 1,311	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? I took me 2 months to do 2 solo x-countries. It's part of the game, be patient and you will finish up! Mahesh

February 21st, 2003, 09:58	#5
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,757	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? This is so cool that we have pilots from across the world coming together on Jetcareers! Hopefully that weather will clear up for you soon. We have had a string of nasty weather the past few weeks in Illinois. Yesterday was clear, warmer, and not much wind... many instructors maxed out 8 hours of flying that day! Most everyone here is behind in getting their students done. And it's February! What about April showers??

February 21st, 2003, 10:08	#6
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,649	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? It is not that uncommon in Socal to wait a while for a solo x-c Ed also had a long wait. Althought the weather is always nice, things like haze, morning fog/low clouds seem to happen frequently!

February 21st, 2003, 10:13	#7
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,198	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? Whatcha complaining about? My flying has included cancellations due to haze, thunderstorms, rain, snow, freezing rain, wind, and TSA nonsense. For me, every milestone is delayed for a long time. The initial solo took about three months to get to because of cancellations. My first solo cross country got delayed for two weeks. And now my checkride is being delayed for weeks again! If I wasn't such a stubborn SOB, I'd have quit flying by now!

February 21st, 2003, 14:23	#8
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,152	Re: Who the hell wants to fly anyway!? Well I hope the wx clears soon for your flight! In the meantime study up for the ride so when you get your xc done you'll be all set to go. And, like fine wine, the longer you wait, the sweeter it will taste when it's all said and done!

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