Good tips Jay, and I'll try to keep them in mind. Training during the
week will be difficult this winter, as it is dark by 4 or 4:30, and I
can't get away from work too often during the day. Everything else makes
sense, and when the days start getting longer next year, I'll have to try
to get out in the evenings as regular as I can.

I was lucky enough to find a CFI willing to fly with me BEFORE work on
Mon/Wed/Fri.

This proved problematic with weather (morning fog often cancelled our
flights) -- but I found the air to be smooth, the traffic pattern empty, and
my mind much fresher. I found I was much more productive at work, too.

If you're an early bird, this is a good solution.

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