CFI in the summer is tough

[AngelFuree]

Man....taking 414 and 405 in the summer isn't much fun at all...it's so much work. Wake up early for 9AM-11AM CFI , then 1PM-3PM Airline Mgmt, then flying at 5PM-7PM (be at the airport at 4PM, shuttle at 3:45) and come back to do group meeting or homework whatever it is and there goes the whole day...then repeat again every day, and 5 lessons a day to stay on template...agggggggggh

[Dugie8]

It aint supposed to be easy

I'll trade ya, I was up for 36 hours (Monday to Tuesday), had a loss of directional control on a max power take off, then had a 14 hour duty day to get the flight to PDX.

You don't realize how easy you got it, till its gone.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by Dugie8

It aint supposed to be easy

I'll trade ya, I was up for 36 hours (Monday to Tuesday), had a loss of directional control on a max power take off, then had a 14 hour duty day to get the flight to PDX.

You don't realize how easy you got it, till its gone.

Nah, it's not the fact that I have no rest that's bugging me...it's the fact that I'm getting soaked w/ a crapload of stuff that's different kinda feels like "drinking water from a water hose" or however the saying goes. I actually feel better when I'm busy 'cause I feel useful...what's tough is the constant reviewing for tests, briefings, tests, briefings, flights, etc...I realize that initial training in the airlines is intensive too, but I'm sure you guys realize how working/job is different from school.

[Dj To Rule]

I hate being up with bad sleeping cycles, I end up missing appointments. CFI is tough in the beginning, then it becomes easier. The summer everything is compressed. I think what was tough was 405 with the block exam every 2 days. I ended up failing the last exam due to the fact that I was in Stillwater Wisconsin when I took the test online. The professor realized I wasn't in class and gave me a 0. Yes it was all worth it for the big trip to Minneapolis.

Oh well I'm gonna drop that class, talking about Stillwater, that was some nice town, I wish UND was somehwere like that, not far from MSP either. Funny to say smaller towns down there that have beautiful scenery and much more livley.

Another point.. On my way up last night @ Alexandria young teens were jammin out to songs, singing and playing on their guitar at the parking lot...by the way it's Highly ILLEGAL in Grand Forks because "you look like you are having too much fun"


Anyway back to business, CFI is introducing new topics that are in the FOI and the next new thing is endorsements. Other than that it's alot of copy paste for the lesson plans. That's all. I do agree though it is tough on the fact that Al Skramstad's tests' are #####ed up. His multiple choice makes no sense.

[gurisudenko]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

Man....taking 414 and 405 in the summer isn't much fun at all...it's so much work. Wake up early for 9AM-11AM CFI , then 1PM-3PM Airline Mgmt, then flying at 5PM-7PM (be at the airport at 4PM, shuttle at 3:45) and come back to do group meeting or homework whatever it is and there goes the whole day...then repeat again every day, and 5 lessons a day to stay on template...agggggggggh

Nice avatar!!!

[Bignellyxx]

Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

I hate being up with bad sleeping cycles, I end up missing appointments. CFI is tough in the beginning, then it becomes easier. The summer everything is compressed. I think what was tough was 405 with the block exam every 2 days. I ended up failing the last exam due to the fact that I was in Stillwater Wisconsin when I took the test online. The professor realized I wasn't in class and gave me a 0. Yes it was all worth it for the big trip to Minneapolis.

Oh well I'm gonna drop that class, talking about Stillwater, that was some nice town, I wish UND was somehwere like that, not far from MSP either. Funny to say smaller towns down there that have beautiful scenery and much more livley.

Another point.. On my way up last night @ Alexandria young teens were jammin out to songs, singing and playing on their guitar at the parking lot...by the way it's Highly ILLEGAL in Grand Forks because "you look like you are having too much fun"


Anyway back to business, CFI is introducing new topics that are in the FOI and the next new thing is endorsements. Other than that it's alot of copy paste for the lesson plans. That's all. I do agree though it is tough on the fact that Al Skramstad's tests' are #####ed up. His multiple choice makes no sense.

DJ i would have to say thanks for complimenting my hometown. I am just curious as to what brought you down to Stillwater, if you made it to any of the restaurants and what you thought of Myth.

[Dj To Rule]

Originally Posted by Bignellyxx

DJ i would have to say thanks for complimenting my hometown. I am just curious as to what brought you down to Stillwater, if you made it to any of the restaurants and what you thought of Myth.

Well Myth was amazing, a really big venue, great setup, I was little dissapointed they only used their line arrays for sound instead of the overhead distribution. I know they have a greater potential for sound there than what they had going for the night.

Karma is my next favorite, I believe they have 20 EAV bass bins upfront and two more at the back to support the 4 point sound, and I can just say, it always sounded perfect in their. The other plus of Karma is that it is in downtown so it adds to the feel of clubbing, you walk out when done and there is people all over.

Stillwater once again, was very lovley. We were gonna eat at Darla's Grill and Malt shop by the corner, but then decided to go to the Water Street Inn if I am correct, just by the river. It overlooked the nice scenery, however our orders took forever and we were hungry so our group decided to leave to Darla's. Loved the malt their. (btw thats where I took my online test too) hehe.

I definitley would go to check Stillwater out again.

[taildragger173]

Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

...Stillwater Wisconsin ...

Last time I checked, Stillwater was in Minnesota.

[Dj To Rule]

Originally Posted by taildragger173

Last time I checked, Stillwater was in Minnesota.

True it is. I wasn't very aware of that as we were right by the border and I woke up as we arrived in town.