Martinnfb Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MARU5137 said: Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. MARU 5137 This is a very powerful and fitting statement, Thank you Maru. Edited August 7, 2022 by Martinnfb Uncarina and Daywalker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Congrats to you! Welcome to the club! Martinnfb, Daywalker and Jack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Congratulations. That's quite an achievement. What have you been flying?? One thing to remember. It is said that a good landing is one that you can walk away from. But remember, a great landing is one where you can use the plane again . Cheers, Michael KUROK, Daywalker, Martinnfb and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Congratulations! Welcome to the club! MARU5137's da Vinci quote is so true. Ben Daywalker and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 17 hours ago, Juggernut said: Well done, how many hours did it take you in total? A little while ago, I thought about getting my fling-wing certificate but now that I'm 60 and have Type II diabetes (for now), I don't want the enormous expense ($250+ per flight hour or more) and don't think I can pass a flight physical. Counting the check ride flights, it took me 70.2 hours. I soloed with 9.7 hours in my logbook last July, and with my busy work schedule and my flight instructor working mostly weekends it took some time but I was absolutely fine with that! 5 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said: Congratulations. That's quite an achievement. What have you been flying?? One thing to remember. It is said that a good landing is one that you can walk away from. But remember, a great landing is one where you can use the plane again . Cheers, Michael I have mostly been flying Cessna 172 N models, with a few training flights in a 152. I did like the sportier 152, but must admit I like having more than one radio and the vertical seat adjustment on the 172. Thank you so much everyone for dropping by and leaving a comment, I am still in a state of disbelief that I actually did it. I have gone into my logbook numerous times to look at my Temporary Airman's Certificate to make sure it was not all just a dream. KUROK, Uncarina and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Daywalker said: Counting the check ride flights, it took me 70.2 hours. I soloed with 9.7 hours in my logbook last July, and with my busy work schedule and my flight instructor working mostly weekends it took some time but I was absolutely fine with that! I have mostly been flying Cessna 172 N models, with a few training flights in a 152. I did like the sportier 152, but must admit I like having more than one radio and the vertical seat adjustment on the 172. Thank you so much everyone for dropping by and leaving a comment, I am still in a state of disbelief that I actually did it. I have gone into my logbook numerous times to look at my Temporary Airman's Certificate to make sure it was not all just a dream. Outstanding! Welcome to the club, the game and the show. You are now officially broke. Jack, Martinnfb, Pete Fleischmann and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Congratulations Frank! Carl Daywalker and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Oldbaldguy said: Outstanding! Welcome to the club, the game and the show. You are now officially broke. Yep, I just learned how to make a small fortune in aviation... Wait for it... Start with a LARGE fortune LOL. Martinnfb and Pete Fleischmann 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) Well done -congratulations! From someone who managed to fly himself airsick when I was occasionally allowed to have control (under supervision obviously) during some chartered tours Edited August 7, 2022 by jeroen_R90S Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Well done Frank, enjoy every minute of your flying. Nick Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 FYI : times have certainly changed. Back in the day, I soloed in five hours, got my private in 40 hours. I paid $15 an hour wet for a brand new 152 and $10 an hour for my instructor. With the check ride thrown in, I got my private for less than $1,200. Long time go; I doubt if most of you were even born. Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewH Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Congratulations Frank! As others have said - welcome to the club. Stoked for you also! Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Congratulations Frank! Well done. Wiscony is a nice place to fly around ... Kind regards from Lithuania! Troy Uncarina and Daywalker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 More power to you Frank! Way to shed those earthly bonds! Cheers, Tom Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Now that you have a pilot certificate I can offer this up: You aren’t that far from Rockford. Let me know if you ever want to fly the L-39 with me- it’s easy to do. We can do a 1 hour orientation flight that will roll your socks down- fair warning though: you’ll never be the same after. cheers Pete Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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