CFI School - progress thread
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ahw01
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Ok, that was Day 12 (0700-1900), Yesterday's update
Day 13 (0700-1800) I got to fly the RG twice, 4.7 total. I got to know the quirks, and did all the stalls, lazy 8s, chandelles, steep spiral, 8s on pylons, landing gear malfunction, steep turns. 2nd flight was working on landings + takeoffs - short and soft field are ok, p-off 180 is tougher but will come with practice. I messed up a forward slip, used to be excellent with those...
The examiner cancelled today, which I wasnt quite ready for anyway, so Wednesday is still the aim.
Alex.
Day 13 (0700-1800) I got to fly the RG twice, 4.7 total. I got to know the quirks, and did all the stalls, lazy 8s, chandelles, steep spiral, 8s on pylons, landing gear malfunction, steep turns. 2nd flight was working on landings + takeoffs - short and soft field are ok, p-off 180 is tougher but will come with practice. I messed up a forward slip, used to be excellent with those...
The examiner cancelled today, which I wasnt quite ready for anyway, so Wednesday is still the aim.
Alex.
ahw01
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Day 14 0730-1730
Airplane Add-on Ground (Aerodynamics, Weight & Balance). Am doing my own ground given I was more than fine last time, so saving money there (no paid sim time either), today was a 172RG flight, maneuvers are coming along. Landings less practice, as we had winds gusting 25 as storms moved in, but all maneuvers are fine, just tweaking lazy 8s etc. A couple of 172RG flights tomorrow as needed then Check-ride wednesday.
Alex.
Airplane Add-on Ground (Aerodynamics, Weight & Balance). Am doing my own ground given I was more than fine last time, so saving money there (no paid sim time either), today was a 172RG flight, maneuvers are coming along. Landings less practice, as we had winds gusting 25 as storms moved in, but all maneuvers are fine, just tweaking lazy 8s etc. A couple of 172RG flights tomorrow as needed then Check-ride wednesday.
Alex.
ahw01
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Day 15 0730-2030
Flying 2x 172 RG again. First flight with a new instructor, all maneuvers went fine, with some lazy 8 tweaking needed. He made me do 10 chandelles though, not sure what was going on there.
We were going to do landings but had a radio fail and tower told us to taxi to the ramp, so only a 0.5. Check-ride moved from tomorrow, but very close to a sign-off.
Flying 2x 172 RG again. First flight with a new instructor, all maneuvers went fine, with some lazy 8 tweaking needed. He made me do 10 chandelles though, not sure what was going on there.
We were going to do landings but had a radio fail and tower told us to taxi to the ramp, so only a 0.5. Check-ride moved from tomorrow, but very close to a sign-off.
ahw01
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Day 16 0730-1730
Tried to fly the RG in the pattern, someone took off before us SVFR, taxiied through some epic rain, but then the field was IFR when we called up, so taxiied back (we only had a short slot).
Ended up working on ATP written and Multi Engine Ground, to start tomorrow. I may have worked out an MEI checkride solution as they are short of options. Hoping for an RG sign off too.
Alex.
Tried to fly the RG in the pattern, someone took off before us SVFR, taxiied through some epic rain, but then the field was IFR when we called up, so taxiied back (we only had a short slot).
Ended up working on ATP written and Multi Engine Ground, to start tomorrow. I may have worked out an MEI checkride solution as they are short of options. Hoping for an RG sign off too.
Alex.
ahw01
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Day 17 0730-1730
Late update due to no wifi at the hotel, the schools is back on now, though they were redoing the bathroom flooring yesterday, hey ho,
They decided to start the MEI ground. Starting learning the C-310 is fun, though it can kill you, so much more to think about than a Seminole. Flying comes later today as well as an RG flight,
Alex.
Late update due to no wifi at the hotel, the schools is back on now, though they were redoing the bathroom flooring yesterday, hey ho,
They decided to start the MEI ground. Starting learning the C-310 is fun, though it can kill you, so much more to think about than a Seminole. Flying comes later today as well as an RG flight,
Alex.
ahw01
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Day 18 0730-1800
Revised Multi ground before a sim session 0900-1000. Flying the RG 1200-1500. Got my sign off for the Airplane add-on. Went through all maneuvers and lazy 8s good, short field great, power 180 perfect.
Then I was straight into the C-310, fun flight, that thing needs planning for. More tomorrow.
Alex.
Revised Multi ground before a sim session 0900-1000. Flying the RG 1200-1500. Got my sign off for the Airplane add-on. Went through all maneuvers and lazy 8s good, short field great, power 180 perfect.
Then I was straight into the C-310, fun flight, that thing needs planning for. More tomorrow.
Alex.
69_Bug_Dude
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Getting there Mr. CFI!!!
ahw01
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Day 20 0730-1630 (averaging 10 hour days so far)
Did some more ATP written practice, and after a pass yesterday, 2 fails. Must do a couple of practices today. Have my written timetabled for 30th 8am.
Flew the 310 to Boca, landings coming on better, keeping up with it in the pattern.Vmc and drag demo 1st time through was fun but needs to get tighter.
Stay extended through 7th Aug.
Alex.
Did some more ATP written practice, and after a pass yesterday, 2 fails. Must do a couple of practices today. Have my written timetabled for 30th 8am.
Flew the 310 to Boca, landings coming on better, keeping up with it in the pattern.Vmc and drag demo 1st time through was fun but needs to get tighter.
Stay extended through 7th Aug.
Alex.
ahw01
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Day 23 0630-1830
Ok so check-ride 7am show time with Brooks Black. A bit nervous as he is known around these parts but ground was fine, flight was fine, but power off 180s!!! I just couldn't make the spot, so went around. That is the only maneuver on the recheck. Kind annoyed but pleased I got 95% done.
ATP written coming up then flying to get signed off for that recheck. Also went to dinner with a couple of guys from the academy. We all passed our initials (and also failed once!) but good fun to have a small celebration.
Alex.
Ok so check-ride 7am show time with Brooks Black. A bit nervous as he is known around these parts but ground was fine, flight was fine, but power off 180s!!! I just couldn't make the spot, so went around. That is the only maneuver on the recheck. Kind annoyed but pleased I got 95% done.
ATP written coming up then flying to get signed off for that recheck. Also went to dinner with a couple of guys from the academy. We all passed our initials (and also failed once!) but good fun to have a small celebration.
Alex.
ahw01
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That price gives you all the ground and 10 hours dual towards CFII and CFIA. They'll guarantee an initial but may suggest the add on is done back home, given demand for checkrides. Of course if you need more time for proficiency, this gets charged extra. But if you come prepared, this should be minimal.
Alex.
Alex.