I did my checkout flight in the club’s Piper Saratoga today. Most of the time was spent messing with the GPS and autopilot. I’ve never used an autopilot with altitude hold before. I actually found it a little disconcerting at first, but once I got used to it, it’s pretty cool. It will definitely make […]
Archives for April 2007
First Club Plane Checkout
I had my first checkout flight in a club plane this evening. We flew the 172R. Now, those who know me know that I don’t care for Cessnas too much, but this plane is absolutely the best plane I’ve ever flown. It’s smooth, comfortable, and quiet (for a GA plane). I was absolutely amazed. I […]
I’m an AGI now…
I passed my Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Flight Instructor – Airplane (FIA) written tests today (98 and 97 respectively). I proceeded straight from the testing center to the FSDO to be issued my shiny (not really) new Ground Instructor – Advanced Temporary Airman Certificate. After passing FAA checkrides for my various pilot certificates and […]