Sat in on a checkride's oral part this morning, and I'm totally pumped for mine. Very straightforward, the guy is really nice and a great pilot obviously, and most of all, he isn't there to drill me, but instead make sure I'll stay safe, know the rules to stay safe, and if I don't, know where I can look them up. My instructor, the head CFC guy, and even the checkride instructor, Mike, are excited and think I'll do great. Woo!
After my oral portion, I go flying. I do a basic cross-country, then do some maneuvers, then do some safety things, such as finding an alternate airport and power-off landings. Then, Tuesday by about 1pm, I should have my license, and either be on my way home for the holidays or flying someone around if they're in town.
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In the meantime, I'll enjoy the 1-2 feet of snow due for Charlottesville. All the planes got put in hangers tonight, because 2 feet of snow on an airplane's wings can be terrible for the plane. The flight center held an early, early dinner, so after I flew today, I stuck around and had a great time. I'm REALLY going to miss being at this place all the time. Looks like I'll just have to get my instrument rating =D They've become a second family to me and everyone there is super nice and the conversation over dinner couldn't avoid planes. I even talked to one younger guy who got to go to the radar center in Leesburg and he's putting together a trip for everyone to go up there and see how it all works. I keep thinking this journey can't get any better, and it does, and it keeps me going when stuff like weather and plane-oopsies get in the way.
Quote of the day: "They all work for you, not the other way around" -Mike, referencing how instructors/air traffic controllers work for pilots, not the other way around
QOTD #2: "You should use the pick-up line: 'Hey, want to just go on a plane ole date?'"
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