Passed My FAA Checkride...I'm a Pilot!

[#2 man]

congrats!!!! Where in WI? I lived in Sheboygan and oconomowac

[bikeguy1]

congrats!!!! Where in WI? I lived in Sheboygan and oconomowac

Thanks, #2 man... I live in Bayside, northern suburb of Milwaukee! Did my training at Timmerman field right in Milw cty. I've done business in Sheboygan for years, and my uncle was a physician in Oconomowoc.. spent summers there on Lac la Belle!

[jeromeroselli]

(and, work it out with my wife, lol)

Good luck, keep me posted.. Bob

We have more in common than I thought.

"Honey, it's only $150 an hour for 70 hours"

Oh, and.. DUH. I'm in a 172. I took my "intro" in a 152 and being 6'4 myself, knew there was no way I would survive for more than 30 minutes in that thing. The yoke was in my armpit for god sakes.

To all the other guys out there that have dreamed of flying. You've got to do it. It's well within reach, and I personally feel that flying being the greatest achievement of man (in my opinion) partaking in that is overwhelming and one of the most amazing things a human can do.

Controlling an airplane for the first time is unlike any feeling you've ever or will ever experience.

[bikeguy1]

We have more in common than I thought.

"Honey, it's only $150 an hour for 70 hours"

Oh, and.. DUH. I'm in a 172. I took my "intro" in a 152 and being 6'4 myself, knew there was no way I would survive for more than 30 minutes in that thing. The yoke was in my armpit for god sakes.

To all the other guys out there that have dreamed of flying. You've got to do it. It's well within reach, and I personally feel that flying being the greatest achievement of man (in my opinion) partaking in that is overwhelming and one of the most amazing things a human can do.

Controlling an airplane for the first time is unlike any feeling you've ever or will ever experience.

Jerome,

Well-said... anyone who's dreamed of trying should at least go for the intro ride. Most flight schools have a $59 intro, usually at least 90 mins, and you get to handle the controls right away! It is an experience like no other, and I fell more people should at least try it.

It's not cheap to learn, but I was amazed at how many of my friends (especially those with real resources) would say "isn't that expensive"? These are the same guys who add the $2000 heated rear seats to their Yukons, and have a family room, rec room, living room, and media room in their homes.

Now that I've got my ticket punched, the cost drops to $100/hr for a 172, wet & insured. Plus, my FBO has a pre-pay deal, for every $1000 pay up front (check or cash), you get an extra $100 added to acc't.

So, good luck, enjoy the process, don't be in too big a rush to get certificated, and let me know how it's progressing for you!

Bob

[jeromeroselli]

Will do Bob. Looking forward to it!

[bikeguy1]

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[brooklyn]

Well done!

[bikeguy1]

Well done!

Thanks, Brooklyn!