Passed PPL.

VaughnAir · November 7th, 2004, 00:44

Normally I wouldn't post a thread of this nature, but since this site has been a wealth of information, I thought I should. Long story short, I am glad that process is over.

Jason · November 7th, 2004, 02:29

Just remember - the "process" is over but the learning is not - now is when you'll go out and truly learn about flying - enjoy every minute of it! Congrats!!

Jason

GaTechKid · November 7th, 2004, 11:54

Great job! I still remember my first checkride like it was yesterday.

Windchill · November 7th, 2004, 21:06

Congratulations! What's your next step?

VaughnAir · November 7th, 2004, 21:11

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Congratulations! What's your next step?

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Switching my major to Accounting!

Windchill · November 7th, 2004, 21:31

from what?

VaughnAir · November 7th, 2004, 21:36

[ QUOTE ]
from what?

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Aviation. Long story short, It has been a long road. Getting the PPL was tough and gratifing. I have decided that a career in Aviation isn't for me after all. I love too fly, but not enough to give up everything else in my life.

Bandit_Driver · November 8th, 2004, 12:53

Congrats on getting the PPL...Sorry to hear that you are going to change majors. At least you found out now before you get too far in. If you still plan to fly for recreation you should get your instrument too. It will add greatly to your comfort level

Since you are going to become an accountant and make tons of cash. Don't buy more plane than you can handle...

Best of Luck

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VaughnAir · November 8th, 2004, 13:06

I plan on getting my Instrument, I have already passed the FAA Instrument exam. I haven't been able to start the flight training as of yet. I believe I have two years from the passing of the written test to get the rating completed before the test expires.

Bandit_Driver · November 8th, 2004, 13:13

your are correct he written is good for 2 years. This is just a tip that you probably know. When working on your instrument you should try and fly 3-5 time per week and schedule 2 hour blocks. You will shorten the overall time spent training and should make excellent progress. The instrument is one the rating that you can drag out forever by flying once a week.

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask us questions. This board has a wealth of info on it.

Seggy · November 8th, 2004, 20:42

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This is just a tip that you probably know. When working on your instrument you should try and fly 3-5 time per week and schedule 2 hour blocks. You will shorten the overall time spent training and should make excellent progress. The instrument is one the rating that you can drag out forever by flying once a week.

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask us questions. This board has a wealth of info on it.

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Could not agree more!

Congrats on the PPL!

shooter13 · November 8th, 2004, 22:25

Awesome! Congrats!

FutrPilot · November 9th, 2004, 02:27

Just curious, I passed my Private Checkride today 11/8 and was just curious on how long I should plan on waiting for my actual "card" liscense to arrive. The examiner said 120 days until the temporary certificate expires, even though i doubt it would take 4 months for it to be processed. Other than that I am excited and in a week or two its onto my instrument training. Thanks for your help,......

Travis

mtsu_av8er · November 9th, 2004, 10:59

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. . . even though i doubt it would take 4 months for it to be processed.

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So naive...lol. Anywhere from 60 to 119 -1/2 days.

November 7th, 2004, 00:44	#1
VaughnAir Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 109	Passed PPL. Normally I wouldn't post a thread of this nature, but since this site has been a wealth of information, I thought I should. Long story short, I am glad that process is over.

November 7th, 2004, 02:29	#2
Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 986	Re: Passed PPL. Just remember - the "process" is over but the learning is not - now is when you'll go out and truly learn about flying - enjoy every minute of it! Congrats!! Jason

November 7th, 2004, 11:54	#3
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Re: Passed PPL. Great job! I still remember my first checkride like it was yesterday.

November 7th, 2004, 21:06	#4
Windchill Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-Atlantic, KMRB Posts: 1,925	Re: Passed PPL. Congratulations! What's your next step?

November 7th, 2004, 21:11	#5
VaughnAir Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 109	Re: Passed PPL. [ QUOTE ] Congratulations! What's your next step? [/ QUOTE ] Switching my major to Accounting!

November 7th, 2004, 21:31	#6
Windchill Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-Atlantic, KMRB Posts: 1,925	Re: Passed PPL. from what?

November 7th, 2004, 21:36	#7
VaughnAir Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 109	Re: Passed PPL. [ QUOTE ] from what? [/ QUOTE ] Aviation. Long story short, It has been a long road. Getting the PPL was tough and gratifing. I have decided that a career in Aviation isn't for me after all. I love too fly, but not enough to give up everything else in my life.

November 8th, 2004, 12:53	#8
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,761	Re: Passed PPL. Congrats on getting the PPL...Sorry to hear that you are going to change majors. At least you found out now before you get too far in. If you still plan to fly for recreation you should get your instrument too. It will add greatly to your comfort level Since you are going to become an accountant and make tons of cash. Don't buy more plane than you can handle... Best of Luck .

November 8th, 2004, 13:06	#9
VaughnAir Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 109	Re: Passed PPL. I plan on getting my Instrument, I have already passed the FAA Instrument exam. I haven't been able to start the flight training as of yet. I believe I have two years from the passing of the written test to get the rating completed before the test expires.

November 8th, 2004, 13:13	#10
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,761	Re: Passed PPL. your are correct he written is good for 2 years. This is just a tip that you probably know. When working on your instrument you should try and fly 3-5 time per week and schedule 2 hour blocks. You will shorten the overall time spent training and should make excellent progress. The instrument is one the rating that you can drag out forever by flying once a week. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask us questions. This board has a wealth of info on it.

November 8th, 2004, 20:42	#11
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 5,133	Re: Passed PPL. [ QUOTE ] This is just a tip that you probably know. When working on your instrument you should try and fly 3-5 time per week and schedule 2 hour blocks. You will shorten the overall time spent training and should make excellent progress. The instrument is one the rating that you can drag out forever by flying once a week. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask us questions. This board has a wealth of info on it. [/ QUOTE ] Could not agree more! Congrats on the PPL!

November 8th, 2004, 22:25	#12
shooter13 Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,952	Re: Passed PPL. Awesome! Congrats!

November 9th, 2004, 02:27	#13
FutrPilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KLGB Posts: 35	Re: Passed PPL. Just curious, I passed my Private Checkride today 11/8 and was just curious on how long I should plan on waiting for my actual "card" liscense to arrive. The examiner said 120 days until the temporary certificate expires, even though i doubt it would take 4 months for it to be processed. Other than that I am excited and in a week or two its onto my instrument training. Thanks for your help,...... Travis

November 9th, 2004, 10:59	#14
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,505	Re: Passed PPL. [ QUOTE ] . . . even though i doubt it would take 4 months for it to be processed. [/ QUOTE ] So naive...lol. Anywhere from 60 to 119 -1/2 days.

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