On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:16:39 -0000, Richard Carpenter
wrote in
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Yesterday for my 40th birthday my most excellent wife bought me flying
lessons and membership in the flying club at a local airport.

I look forward to hanging out with you folks and hopefully learning a
thing or 2(00...000).

Best of luck in pursuing your airmans certificate.

In addition to rec.aviation.piloting, you may find the
rec.aviation.student newsgroup useful also.