HEF - X-Country

I agree, I felt totally comfortable in that plane by the time I did my 3rd cross country. That is real life flying that most flight schools can't offer. I think the cross country phase is where you totally build your confidence and in a way you are acting like a CFI there. I felt like I owned that plane when I went in for my Multi-Commercial.

I had some people try to take me to bad places when I was the non flying pilot and if you don't watch them they will take you to the bad places. I thought the safety pilot thing was a scam way of getting around the requirements until I figured out that it can be even more productive than being the Pilot Flying.
 
Sounds good. I just didn't know how people felt about it, after going through the process.

Thanks for the informative replies.
 
I agree with Captain_Bob and Timbuff10! The XC phase was definitely the most fun and exciting part of the whole ACPP. Plus, I think it gives you a preview of what it's like flying for an airline. Being on the road for 4+ days, living out of a suitecase and sleeping in a different town/bed every night. Personally, I loved it! It was great flying in different parts of the country, plus the guys from ABQ Center were always fun and entertaining:D
 
I had some people try to take me to bad places when I was the non flying pilot and if you don't watch them they will take you to the bad places. I thought the safety pilot thing was a scam way of getting around the requirements until I figured out that it can be even more productive than being the Pilot Flying.
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:yeahthat:

The best example - My flying partner said "Let's flying into that cloud and see how bumpy it is." That particular cloud bank was part of Tropical storm system. I might be a little bit chicken. However, I rather safe than sorry.

adreamer
 
adreamer said:
:yeahthat:

The best example - My flying partner said "Let's flying into that cloud and see how bumpy it is." That particular cloud bank was part of Tropical storm system. I might be a little bit chicken. However, I rather safe than sorry.

adreamer
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Boy, I bet you were poppin' Halls like they were goin outta style.. :)

The cross country phase was fun and is totally what you make of it.. :) I have heard rumors of Seminoles landing at grass strips, etc.. :D


I felt pretty comfy with the Seminole when I got done with the 90 day program.. Although, I was actually laying in bed last night thinking about what the panel looked like.. and I couldn't remember... Thaat silly airplane only has 1 of everything..
 
JBUCREW said:
Wilko.....

Very cool, must feel pretty good to be almost done! I heard the apartments are the Carlye Station? How are they? And one more quick one, as far as food... did you just eat out or did you buy food for the apartment? Any chance you would come back to HEF as an instructor?

Thanks again for all the info.. its helping a lot!
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The apartments arent bad up there, and if anything like when i was instructing up there you wont have to share it with too many people. Food i'd say half and half, i kept the fridge/pantry stocked but ate when i didnt feel like preparing something.
 
casey said:
The apartments arent bad up there, and if anything like when i was instructing up there you wont have to share it with too many people. Food i'd say half and half, i kept the fridge/pantry stocked but ate when i didnt feel like preparing something.
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Casey.... Thanks for the heads up! On average how many people did you share with, and is it a 1,2,3 bedroom place? Last question I hate to ask, but anyway if you stock the fridge/pantry with food do you have to watch it, or if its yours do you have to watch it? I ask this because in college this topic led to a couple of bad roommate fights! I just want to stay out of the way, and lay low! If you follow me!
Thanks again
 
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