A Red-Letter Day in Iowa

[Jay Honeck]

Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
(and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.

To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
touching the ground!

See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
--
Jay & Mary Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[BT]

Congrats to Joe..

but dang.. those planes are getting old.. I had to go look up my log book
that N-number was just too familiar..
All of the N-numbers at my college flight school were.. N11xxx... from 392
up through 512.. but not 435.. at least one not in my logbook.. and they
were brand new when I was flying them.

BT

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

[[email protected]]

On Aug 13, 10:11 pm, "BT" > wrote:
> Congrats to Joe..
>
> but dang.. those planes are getting old.. I had to go look up my log book
> that N-number was just too familiar..
> All of the N-numbers at my college flight school were.. N11xxx... from 392
> up through 512.. but not 435.. at least one not in my logbook.. and they
> were brand new when I was flying them.
>
> BT
>
> "Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
>
> ups.com...
>
>
>
> > Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> > AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> > 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> > (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> > To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> > understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> > and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> > touching the ground!
>
> > See pix and video here:http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> > --
> > Jay & Mary Honeck
> > Iowa City, IA
> > Pathfinder N56993
> >www.AlexisParkInn.com
> > "Your Aviation Destination"- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Just the planes are getting old? :-)

[tom418]

Congrats, Joseph.
Even though it's been almost 40 years since my first solo, I still remember
the thrill. But, they didn't give ME a T-shirt when I did mine :(

It won't be long until he says: "Dad, can I have the key to the plane?"
"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

[Cecil E. Chapman]

That is just TOO COOL! Be sure to 'crow' a little !!! :)


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Good Flights!

Cecil E. Chapman

Certificated Flight Instructor
Commercial Pilot, ASEL - Instrument Rated
Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose, California

Member of:
National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Experimental Pilots Association (EAA)

Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the
checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond!
Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com

"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery -

"We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with
this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet"
- Cecil Day Lewis -

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

[Jay Honeck]

> Even though it's been almost 40 years since my first solo, I still remember
> the thrill. But, they didn't give ME a T-shirt when I did mine :(

Well, they don't exactly give you a shirt. As with mine (and my
wife's), you provide the shirt, and the CFI draws/writes the date,
location,and anything else they might want to add (wind?) on the
shirt.

My CFI drew a guy (God? Zeus?) blowing wind down on my little
airplane, cuz I soloed on a fairly windy day, along with the N number,
airport, and date. Mary's is "just the facts", while Joe's has a few
artistic elements.

Depends on the CFI, I suppose.

In East Troy, where I learned to fly, your shirt went up on the FBO
wall, and you didn't get it back until you got your ticket. This was
a good incentive to finish! They don't do that here in Iowa City --
you just take your shirt with you.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Jay Honeck]

> That is just TOO COOL! Be sure to 'crow' a little !!! :)

As wiser heads have pointed out, now the REAL learning begins for him.

It's fun to celebrate -- and we have -- but too many "pilots" quit
after the solo flight. And, as others have said, now is the time he
starts learning the ingrained safety habits that will carry through
all of his piloting years.

It's gonna be tough for him to finish up before school starts (just a
week or two away!), and once his senior year gets going, he's busy-
busy-busy...

Worse, his flight instructor is going to Idaho after Labor Day, so
it'll be crunch time for Joe now...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Stephen Ahrens[_2_]]

Congratulations Joseph,
It's a fantastic feeling and takes years to wipe the grin off your face,
(even then it's still there. After 25 years I love reliving the moment).
Jay I have enjoyed hearing about your flying adventures over the years. You
seem to have the knack of making them sound as exciting as they really are.
Now I look forward to hearing a proud father boast about his son and his
adventures. I love the way your family fly away together and now there is a
whole new chapter starting.

Congratulations, happy landings and tailwinds.

Steve
ArcherII
VH TVF


On 14/8/07 12:49 PM, in article
om, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:

> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>

[john smith[_2_]]

In article . com>,
Jay Honeck > wrote:

> It's gonna be tough for him to finish up before school starts (just a
> week or two away!), and once his senior year gets going, he's busy-
> busy-busy...
> Worse, his flight instructor is going to Idaho after Labor Day, so
> it'll be crunch time for Joe now...

If you would give the kid a couple days off from working at the Inn, I'm
certain he would be able to knock out some hours in a day or two.
:-))

[RL Anderson]

Stephen Ahrens wrote:

To Joe and Jay
> Congratulations Joseph,
> It's a fantastic feeling and takes years to wipe the grin off your face,
> (even then it's still there. After 25 years I love reliving the moment).
> Jay I have enjoyed hearing about your flying adventures over the years. You
> seem to have the knack of making them sound as exciting as they really are.
> Now I look forward to hearing a proud father boast about his son and his
> adventures. I love the way your family fly away together and now there is a
> whole new chapter starting.
>
> Congratulations, happy landings and tailwinds.
>
> Steve
> ArcherII
> VH TVF

A Very Big Congrats. Just think Jay, in a while you'll be able let Joe
use Atlas to run some errands for you <VBG>.

BTW, don't you have another pilot waiting in the wings? <VVBG>

Just think, The Flying Honecks. Has a nice sound, doesn't it?

Another great day for you and Mary.

Rick

[Jay Beckman[_2_]]

On Aug 13, 8:19 pm, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here:http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

Atta Boy Joe!!!

Just think Jay, in no time flat The Alexis Park Inn will have it's
very own corporate pilot...!

Oh, wait, that job's taken...

;O)

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog (Aviation Photography and More...)

[Montblack]

("Jay Honeck" wrote)
> Worse, his flight instructor is going to Idaho after Labor Day, so it'll
> be crunch time for Joe now...


I like this pic:

<http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/2007-8-13-JoesSoloFlight/sSolo-JoeWithN11435%208-13-07.jpg>
Teenager... "Must-not-smile! Must-not-smile! Must-not-smile!"

Aw, what the hell... :-))))))))))


Paul-Mont

[Montblack]

("john smith" wrote)
> If you would give the kid a couple days off from working at the Inn, I'm
> certain he would be able to knock out some hours in a day or two.


Joe [headset in hand] "Becca, will you cover some of my chores at the Inn?"

Becca [walking away] "Nope. I'm busy."

Got any other great ideas? <g>


Paul-Mont

[Jay Honeck]

> BTW, don't you have another pilot waiting in the wings? <VVBG>

Yep, our daughter, Rebecca, is 13 now. She runs hot and cold on
flying, but has shown some recent interest, especially with all the
attention Joe has garnered!

Funny how that works...

;-)

> Just think, The Flying Honecks. Has a nice sound, doesn't it?

Yeah, as long as we don't end the way the "Flying Wallendas" did...

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Longworth[_1_]]

On Aug 13, 11:19 pm, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.


Congratulations to Joe and the proud parents. I know the
feeling. We have been diving for 7 years but no trip was as special
as the Bahamas trip last March when we accompanied our daughter for
her open water certification. I had the honor of being her first
buddy after she got certified. We, parents, are always proud of our
children's achievement, but the pride and joy go up exponentially when
they follow our footsteps sharing our passion.

Seven years ago, we signed her up for scuba diving training at
the same time with us but she quit 10 minutes into the first pool
session when the instructor asked her to do 6 laps. It took her quite
a few years to gain more confidence in the water to resume and
complete her training. I have high hope that the same thing will
happen with flying. It took us almost 5 years just to get her in the
little plane with us. I can not say that we get her hooked, but she
had taken half a dozen trips in the last 2 years in our Cardinal with
a long cross country trip from New York to Michigan. She started her
veterinary training yesterday. I'm looking forward to seeing her
picking up another of our hobbies few years down the road when she is
done with her schooling.

I'd bet that you and Mary are looking forward to the day that
Rebecca will conquer the sky on her own ;-)

Hai Longworth

[Steve Foley]

"Longworth" > wrote in message

> Seven years ago, we signed her up for scuba diving training at
> the same time with us but she quit 10 minutes into the first pool
> session when the instructor asked her to do 6 laps.

I think that was the instructors mistake. When I did my training, the six
laps came the last session before the open water certification dive. I
remember a few people really struggling for those six laps, but after eight
weeks, they weren't about to give up.

Sort of like doing stalls on an intro ride, don't you think?

[Robert A. Barker]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>
Congratulations Joe!!!!!!!!!!!! You have many "firsts"
to come soon.Welcome to the group!!!!!!!

Bob Barker N8749S 1966 Cessna 150F

[Jay Honeck]

> I'd bet that you and Mary are looking forward to the day that
> Rebecca will conquer the sky on her own ;-)

Well, the jury is still out on Bec. Some days she's adamantly ANTI-
flying, while the next day she's flying the Kiwi, and truly enjoying
it.

I suppose that's the definition of a 13-year-old girl, isn't it?

;-)

Now that her brother is garnering all this attention, she's kinda
perked up about flying again... I hope she shows an interest, but we
don't believe in pushing, so we'll just have to wait and see....
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[TheSmokingGnu]

Steve Foley wrote:
> "Longworth" > wrote in message
> I remember a few people really struggling for those six laps, but after eight
> weeks, they weren't about to give up.

These are laps across an Olympic pool, so ~50m per, right?

> Sort of like doing stalls on an intro ride, don't you think?

Hey, my instructor did stalls with me on my intro ride! :D

There's something to be said for the draw that knowing you can make the
plane start and stop flying at will. It can help "seal the deal", and
make a prospective student more confident that they could indeed
complete the training.

Just my four ha' pennies.

TheSmokingGnu

[Morgans[_2_]]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote

> Now that her brother is garnering all this attention, she's kinda
> perked up about flying again... I hope she shows an interest, but we
> don't believe in pushing, so we'll just have to wait and see....

Yep, it's best not to push, because when you do, they usually go the
opposite way...
--
Jim in NC

[Gig 601XL Builder]

Jay Honeck wrote:
>> I'd bet that you and Mary are looking forward to the day that
>> Rebecca will conquer the sky on her own ;-)
>
> Well, the jury is still out on Bec. Some days she's adamantly ANTI-
> flying, while the next day she's flying the Kiwi, and truly enjoying
> it.
>
> I suppose that's the definition of a 13-year-old girl, isn't it?
>
> ;-)
>
> Now that her brother is garnering all this attention, she's kinda
> perked up about flying again... I hope she shows an interest, but we
> don't believe in pushing, so we'll just have to wait and see....

I'm a little late jumping in here to say congrats on his solo. My bet is he
has his IR rating before you do. :)

[Jay Honeck]

> Hey, my instructor did stalls with me on my intro ride! :D
>
> There's something to be said for the draw that knowing you can make the
> plane start and stop flying at will. It can help "seal the deal", and
> make a prospective student more confident that they could indeed
> complete the training.

True, if you can stomach stalls on your first lesson, you are probably
truly ready to fly.

However, if we're trying to make flying accessible, scaring the crap
out of prospective students (AKA: "Customers") on their first flight
is a pretty dumb thing for a CFI to do.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Arnold Sten]

Jay Honeck wrote:
> Let the world know that on this day, Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:30
> AM CDT, our son, Joseph John Honeck, III did successfully solo fly a
> 1973 Cessna 150L, tail number N11435, to three successful takeoffs
> (and, thankfully, landings) at Iowa City Municipal Airport.
>
> To say that he is (and we are) busting with pride would be an
> understatement of epic proportions. He's worked hard to get this far,
> and has earned this milestone -- I suspect his feet may soon be
> touching the ground!
>
> See pix and video here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2007_joes_solo!.htm
> --
> Jay & Mary Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>
Hey Jay,
Are you ready for the inevitable question: Hey Dad, can I borrow the
plane tonight? I've got a hot date.

[Jay Honeck]

> Hey Jay,
> Are you ready for the inevitable question: Hey Dad, can I borrow the
> plane tonight? I've got a hot date.

NO.

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[hettingr]

They didn't cut his shirt? I got the back cut out of mine, and we
went to the restaurant that way, to celebrate with oysters.

I've put the shirt back together, but I made sure the cut-out shows.


On Aug 14, 7:37 am, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > Even though it's been almost 40 years since my first solo, I still remember
> > the thrill. But, they didn't give ME a T-shirt when I did mine :(
>
> Well, they don't exactly give you a shirt. As with mine (and my
> wife's), you provide the shirt, and the CFI draws/writes the date,
> location,and anything else they might want to add (wind?) on the
> shirt.
>
> My CFI drew a guy (God? Zeus?) blowing wind down on my little
> airplane, cuz I soloed on a fairly windy day, along with the N number,
> airport, and date. Mary's is "just the facts", while Joe's has a few
> artistic elements.
>
> Depends on the CFI, I suppose.
>
> In East Troy, where I learned to fly, your shirt went up on the FBO
> wall, and you didn't get it back until you got your ticket. This was
> a good incentive to finish! They don't do that here in Iowa City --
> you just take your shirt with you.
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

[Longworth[_1_]]

On Aug 14, 4:29 pm, "Steve Foley" > wrote:
> I think that was the instructors mistake. When I did my training, the six
> laps came the last session before the open water certification dive. I
> remember a few people really struggling for those six laps, but after eight
> weeks, they weren't about to give up.
>
> Sort of like doing stalls on an intro ride, don't you think?

Knowing how to swim should be the prerequisite to scuba diving
but I agreed that asking students to do 6 laps (600 meters) was a bit
too much. Our scuba instructor happened to be a college professor, we
learned quite a bit from him but his style of teaching was unsuitable
to some new recreational divers.

One of our flight instructors was also a college professor with
similar demanding style of teaching. One day while hanging around the
airport, we chatted with a prospective student before and after his
introductory flight. It was quite disheartening to see the replacement
of enthusiasm with apprehension. In an hour of flight, this stern
instructor gave him a sampling of all phases of flight including steep
turn, slow flights and stalls! We never saw the poor guy back at the
airport again.

With a sample of one in each case, I can not draw the conclusion
that college professors don't make good instructors. However, in
these two examples, it was obvious the 'fire hose' stype of teaching
were not suitable for newbies.

Hai Longworth

[RST Engineering]

HarruMPH.

{;-)

Jim



>
> With a sample of one in each case, I can not draw the conclusion
> that college professors don't make good instructors.

[Jeff[_1_]]

> With a sample of one in each case, I can not draw the conclusion
> that college professors don't make good instructors. However, in
> these two examples, it was obvious the 'fire hose' stype of teaching
> were not suitable for newbies.
>
> Hai Longworth

It's the difference in doing and telling others how to do it.

jf

[[email protected]]

On Aug 15, 10:15 am, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > Hey Jay,
> > Are you ready for the inevitable question: Hey Dad, can I borrow the
> > plane tonight? I've got a hot date.
>
> NO.
>
> ;-)
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

Sounds like you're ready to me. Keep practicing that NO.

John

[Jay Honeck]

> > NO.
>
> > ;-)
> Sounds like you're ready to me. Keep practicing that NO.

Heh. I'm the father of two teenagers. Practically my entire
vocabulary consists of the word "NO"...

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Jay Beckman[_2_]]

On Aug 16, 6:46 am, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > > NO.
>
> > > ;-)
> > Sounds like you're ready to me. Keep practicing that NO.
>
> Heh. I'm the father of two teenagers. Practically my entire
> vocabulary consists of the word "NO"...
>
> :-)
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

Guess two out of three ain't bad when using "NO" in a sentence huh?
(Notice he doesn't say "Married, father of two teenagers...")

;O)

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog

[john smith[_2_]]

> > Hey Jay,
> > Are you ready for the inevitable question: Hey Dad, can I borrow the
> > plane tonight? I've got a hot date.

> Jay Honeck > wrote:
> NO.
> ;-)

Some explain this to me.
If you have a "family" airplane, does each pilot in the family get added
to the policy as a named insured as though it were a partnership /
multiple owner aircraft?

[john smith[_2_]]

In article om>,
Longworth > wrote:

> With a sample of one in each case, I can not draw the conclusion
> that college professors don't make good instructors.

As was explained to me by a psycologist, "Universities are basically
sheltered workshops for people with Asperger's Disorder."

Why would you expect them to have social skills?

[Tom[_1_]]

Hi Jay and congratulations to Joseph John Honeck. When I soloed, I
went to imagestation.com and made a coffee cup with the details of the
solo, N number, plane type, and location on one side and a picture of
me and my instructor in front of the plane on the other side. It is
easier to brag about your accomplishments if all you have to do is
have a cup of some beverage with that special cup.


Just thought you might want to prolong the feeling ...




Tom

[[email protected]]

On Aug 16, 9:46 am, Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > > NO.
>
> > > ;-)
> > Sounds like you're ready to me. Keep practicing that NO.
>
> Heh. I'm the father of two teenagers. Practically my entire
> vocabulary consists of the word "NO"...
>
> :-)
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

I've got three teenagers and an 8 year old. I know what you mean...

John

[[email protected]]

Jay,

Congrats to Joe!

Time to get Becca in a glider, so she can solo on her 14th birthday...
just to show her brother up! :-)

Jer/

In rec.aviation.student Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > BTW, don't you have another pilot waiting in the wings? <VVBG>

> Yep, our daughter, Rebecca, is 13 now. She runs hot and cold on
> flying, but has shown some recent interest, especially with all the
> attention Joe has garnered!

> Funny how that works...

> ;-)

> > Just think, The Flying Honecks. Has a nice sound, doesn't it?

> Yeah, as long as we don't end the way the "Flying Wallendas" did...

> :-)
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"



Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocations!"
--
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CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jer'at'frii.com http://users.frii.com/jer/
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On Aug 31, 12:42 pm, wrote:
> Jay,
>
> Congrats to Joe!
>
> Time to get Becca in a glider, so she can solo on her 14th birthday...
> just to show her brother up! :-)

What's the minimum age in the U.S. to solo a powered
aircraft? I looked though FAR 61 but can't see it. Here in Canada it's
14 years. Kind of dumb, when you realize that a kid can't drive a car
solo until he has his license at 16.
Gotta be 17 in Canada to hold the PPL.

Dan

[Jay Honeck]

> What's the minimum age in the U.S. to solo a powered
> aircraft? I looked though FAR 61 but can't see it. Here in Canada it's
> 14 years. Kind of dumb, when you realize that a kid can't drive a car
> solo until he has his license at 16.

Joe could've soloed last year, when he was 16.

> Gotta be 17 in Canada to hold the PPL.

Same here. That's why we didn't want him to start flight lessons
until he was nearly 17...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Margy Natalie]

wrote:
> On Aug 31, 12:42 pm, wrote:
>
>>Jay,
>>
>>Congrats to Joe!
>>
>>Time to get Becca in a glider, so she can solo on her 14th birthday...
>>just to show her brother up! :-)
>
>
> What's the minimum age in the U.S. to solo a powered
> aircraft? I looked though FAR 61 but can't see it. Here in Canada it's
> 14 years. Kind of dumb, when you realize that a kid can't drive a car
> solo until he has his license at 16.
> Gotta be 17 in Canada to hold the PPL.
>
> Dan
>
In the US you must be 16 to solo a powered aircraft and 14 to solo a
glider. To the a private certificate you must be 17.

Margy

[Vaughn Simon]

"Margy Natalie" > wrote in message
m...
> In the US you must be 16 to solo a powered aircraft and 14 to solo a glider.
> To the a private certificate you must be 17.

Or 16 for a Private glider license!

My daughter took me for one of my first glider rides shortly after her 16th
birthday, when the ink was literally still wet on her ticket. This was
particularly memorable because: 1) I was then a total non-pilot, and 2) As her
parent, I had first-hand knowledge that this sweet little girl was far from
infallible.

Vaughn

[Montblack]

("Vaughn Simon" wrote)
2) As her parent, I had first-hand knowledge that this sweet little girl was
far from infallible.


The Rule of Four with a sixteen year-old:

She sees herself as "almost" ....... 20
You see her as, still, "almost" ...... 12

You both are mostly right. :-)


Paul-Mont

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USA: 14 to solo gliders, 16 for a private certificate.
16 to solo airplanes, 17 for a private certificate.

Jer/

In rec.aviation.student wrote:
> On Aug 31, 12:42 pm, wrote:
> > Jay,
> >
> > Congrats to Joe!
> >
> > Time to get Becca in a glider, so she can solo on her 14th birthday...
> > just to show her brother up! :-)

> What's the minimum age in the U.S. to solo a powered
> aircraft? I looked though FAR 61 but can't see it. Here in Canada it's
> 14 years. Kind of dumb, when you realize that a kid can't drive a car
> solo until he has his license at 16.
> Gotta be 17 in Canada to hold the PPL.