KUROK Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Congrats! Keep dirty side down! Jack, MARU5137 and Daywalker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (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 by Martinnfb Daywalker, Uncarina and MARU5137 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Congrats to you! Welcome to the club! MARU5137, Daywalker, Jack and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 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, MARU5137, Jack and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Congratulations! Welcome to the club! MARU5137's da Vinci quote is so true. Ben MARU5137, Daywalker and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 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. Uncarina, KUROK, MARU5137 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 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. MARU5137, Martinnfb, Jack and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Congratulations Frank! Carl MARU5137, Martinnfb and Daywalker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU5137 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Frank, Now that you can Fly,Just think, no more standing in line .. you can simply pass the others and GO FLY.. Daywalker, Martinnfb and Pete Fleischmann 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 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. Pete Fleischmann, Martinnfb and MARU5137 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (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 by jeroen_R90S Daywalker and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Well done Frank, enjoy every minute of your flying. Nick Daywalker and MARU5137 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 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 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewH Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Congratulations Frank! As others have said - welcome to the club. Stoked for you also! Daywalker and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Congratulations Frank! Well done. Wiscony is a nice place to fly around ... Kind regards from Lithuania! Troy MARU5137, Uncarina and Daywalker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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