Shoud I trust my Flight Instructor?

SeatClutcher said:
"Riled up" about "this stuff" is an interesting way to put it. If you mean "annoyed by sexism and not hesitant to call it out," I guess it's all for naught if it amuses you. Oh, well. You can lead a sexist to mature perspectives, but you can't make him think. ;)
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Sigh. Well go ahead and read the thread again, and wherever you see me being sexist, you let me know...
 
inigo88 said:
Sigh. Well go ahead and read the thread again, and wherever you see me being sexist, you let me know...
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I was referring specifically to "this stuff" you say I get "riled up" about. But! I shouldn't have implied you're a sexist - sorry about that. I'm sure non-sexists find it hilarious when I get annoyed by sexism, too.

(And, likewise, wherever you see me getting "riled up," let me know.)
 
SeatClutcher said:
I don't know if I believe the story. (Not trying to be difficult. Keely seems very nice. But the story...I don't know. It feels a little too put together to me.)
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Hi! I'm not sure what you mean. Like, I am making the whole thing up? I'm not, I promise. And I kinda wish I would've kept my mouth shut about the whole going out afterward thing, because I feel like I unintentionally made us both look bad. We did hang out after my lesson, and had a drink. We talked about flying, and I got to ask him a lot of questions about his experience and education, all things I was worried about in the first place, and that was about it. Anyway, I just feel like I've turned this into my own personal dating advice thread, and that wasn't the intention at all! I am naive sometimes, but like I said, I agree with everyone who sees potential problems in dating/'fraternizing' with the CFI. I wouldn't date a client at my job because it's just bad news, so I don't know why I overlooked it in this instance. I know this is just the internet, but I hope I didn't offend anyone or make people think I'm some idiot doing all this because I just want to date a pilot.

Anyway, on another note, and one that's much more serious/important: http://www.khou.com/news/cnn/Offici...into-building-at-Hooks-Airport-232288301.html This happened last night, and it was at the other airport my flight school operates out of (although it wasn't their instructor/student). I am wondering if @elmetal heard about this, since I think he must live around here, or at least be familiar with the area. I think he's the one who suggested flying to Galveston. The article says they had engine problems when practicing touch and gos. I guess there's not much you can really do in that situation, is there? Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what might have caused this.
 
CaptBill said:
First of all Keely, you do have the potential and you can be an accomplished pilot if you commit to do it. Don't let the fear demons convince you otherwise. I have personally witnessed very challenged individuals accomplish things that nobody thought was possible, including them. Don't ever become comfortable believing you have limitations....you don't.
You're a smart young lady with the world ahead of you.... Go for it.
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This might be a really girly thing to say on a message board mostly full of men, but your advice makes me tear up a little! I really, really appreciate it. :)
 
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Gulley's too.
 
keely said:
Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what might have caused this.
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Serious note: "But for the grace of God go I." Let me start by saying I am not afraid to fly. I have spent nearly 5 months of my life elevated above the earth, and I plan to spend many, many more. In the same breath, I am a prone-to-mistakes human that flies a prone-to-wear-out mechanical piece of machinery. In a shelter-yourself-from-calamity-and-death-and-danger-and-risk society that sells health insurance, flood insurance, car insurance, life insurance, home insurance, airplane insurance, hazard insurance, and iPhone insurance, we are set up to think that we can always create safety. It's a lie.

Keely, I won't comment on why this airplane crashed. I simply don't know. But a full study will be done by the NTSB, and we will have plenty of armchair flyers offer their view on why the airplane crashed, both on here and in the hangars. It's us being humans. But the reality is two sons died in that crash, and two families are devastated. Believe me when I say I as an Airline Captain am well aware of that. Frankly, I make it a habit to read airplane accident stories. But you know what? It does NOT create fear in me, nor should it in you. On the contrary, it makes me crack open my study materials and ask myself, "How I can be a better Captain tomorrow than I am today"?

I grieve with these stories, and I am humbled knowing that two fellow pilots took off fully expecting to see another day. But I will continue to do everything in my power to be safe...for the tens of thousands of passengers I carry around...and myself. I could give you statistics about flying being more safe than driving, but we both know that won't mean a thing. Suffice it to say that we pilots do take this hard...maybe even more than you. I just continually ask myself, "What can I learn, and what can I do to make sure my passengers die from old age and not from any flight under my control"?

Please know that I give it my very, very best.

"But for the grace of God go I...we."
 
keely said:
Hi! I'm not sure what you mean. Like, I am making the whole thing up? I'm not, I promise. And I kinda wish I would've kept my mouth shut about the whole going out afterward thing, because I feel like I unintentionally made us both look bad. We did hang out after my lesson, and had a drink. We talked about flying, and I got to ask him a lot of questions about his experience and education, all things I was worried about in the first place, and that was about it. Anyway, I just feel like I've turned this into my own personal dating advice thread, and that wasn't the intention at all! I am naive sometimes, but like I said, I agree with everyone who sees potential problems in dating/'fraternizing' with the CFI. I wouldn't date a client at my job because it's just bad news, so I don't know why I overlooked it in this instance. I know this is just the internet, but I hope I didn't offend anyone or make people think I'm some idiot doing all this because I just want to date a pilot.
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Don't worry about it. It's probably is a bad idea to date someone you're paying to teach you, and was frowned upon both at the flight school I taught at and the university where I was a TA. I'd use this to your advantage, though--if all you're looking to do is get familiar with how airplanes work and be more comfortable in the air (because it sounds like you're just testing the waters now), I'd just offer to just fly places with him splitting the cost of the airplane. You could go to some awesome places, there wouldn't have to be pressure on him to teach you, he would be building cheap time if he needs it, and you would learn a lot even without formal instruction.

Anyway, on another note, and one that's much more serious/important: http://www.khou.com/news/cnn/Offici...into-building-at-Hooks-Airport-232288301.html This happened last night, and it was at the other airport my flight school operates out of (although it wasn't their instructor/student). I am wondering if @elmetal heard about this, since I think he must live around here, or at least be familiar with the area. I think he's the one who suggested flying to Galveston. The article says they had engine problems when practicing touch and gos. I guess there's not much you can really do in that situation, is there? Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what might have caused this.
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That's definitely tough to hear if you're a new/nervous flyer. Engine trouble close to the ground is certainly one of the more difficult situations to deal with in any light aircraft, but it's rare to have no options whatsoever. The NTSB will do a thorough investigation, and it's probably best to wait for that before speculating much. That sucks, though--Hooks will be my home airport starting in January.
 
Autothrust Blue said:
The words "JetCareers" and "dating" when mentioned together need a third term: "smoking crater."

But yes, @keely carry on! I mean, don't carry on with your CFI...until he isn't your CFI any more.
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Actually, I think JC has a decent success rate. Hell, I think one couple who met through here is on child number 3 together. ;)
 
Hey Keely,

I'm in The Woodlands so figured I would say hi. Lots of airline pilots in this town if you have questions regarding things while riding in the back as a passenger. Hard to say what happened at Hooks yesterday, the airplane belonged to United Flight Systems. I guess we will find out soon enough from the investigation. Welcome to the board and feel free to ask lots of questions!

Though I am not LGTBQ I happen to be FBAHM, so I am not a threat!
 
keely said:
I am wondering if @elmetal heard about this, since I think he must live around here, or at least be familiar with the area. I think he's the one who suggested flying to Galveston.
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That was me indeed. But unfortunately I am not from the area, just been around is all. That's a heck of an accident. that sucks!
 
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