Re: CPLH baybee!!

[Steve R]

Way to go, Kevin! :-D

I'll bet that's a load off. Please keep us up to date on how the IFR
training goes. I'm curious to hear your insights on manipulating charts and
such in an aircraft that you really can't let go of for any significant
time. I've got a pretty good idea of how it can go in fixed wing. I've
always been impressed with the idea of doing it in rotorcraft.

Congrats on the commercial rating!

Fly Safe,
Steve R.


"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" <skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net> wrote in
message ...
> Just walked in the door from my latest checkride - Commercial Pilot
> Helicopter. Busted a 94 on the written in about 40 mins. Oral this
> morning wasn't very difficult but then again, I've been nose in the
> books for baout 5 hours/night for the past two weeks. I didn't think
> I flew very well, but once we landed, the DPE said, "Congratulations,
> you're a commercial helicopter pilot." Sweet!!
>
> Wx briefer told us we'd better haul ass back to CRQ (Checkride was at
> LGB) by 1600 local to beat the weather but now at 1830 local it's
> still clear as a bell..
>
> Mom and stepfather took me out for Mexican food and margaritas - wiped
> out two pitchers by myself (lol) and am feeling no pain...
>
> Next up, Instrument rating by mid-April!
>
> Then, to find a job.. ehhehe

[Steve R]

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" <skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net> wrote in
message ...
>
> Instrument trainer (Schweizer 300C) is still down due to a major
> overhaul and I can't afford to fly the R44 so my training will be
> delayed about a week as the maintenance guys wait for the final parts
> to arrive for the 300.
>
> Gonna keep my nose in the books and get the written out of the way as
> soon as I feel I'm ready for it. Not looking forward to that
> checkride, but am over my annual "I'm sick of helicopters" mode and
> motivated to finish up as quickly as possible.
>
> I've got about $15k left in the bank to finish up so hopefully I won't
> run out of money before I'm done. :)
>

I took and passed the instrument written. Never followed through on the
training for a number of reasons at the time. It's the one regret I have
from my active flying days.

Anyway, as I recall, it was one of the easier tests to take. Instrument
proceedures, in and of themselves, aren't all that complicated. At least
they seemed that way to me back then. ;-)

As always, best of luck in the training! I'm betting you finish up the IFR
ticket with cash to spare! Hope I didn't just jinx you! :-D

Fly Safe,
Steve R.