Afternoon Todd,
So Far I have decided to start my PPL at a local FBO, with MR. (STickler!! )Love this guy,,,I have located the only log-book I have left and found that it has a cummulative total of 38.5 hours, 6 Cross-Country, PIC..I did a discovery flight and had the controls for the whole time, I'm suprised my memory of the checklists, procedures, went really well. Power-on stalls, Slow flight, ect...My instructor believes, after some short refreshment, he will let me solo again..Only after he/ and I are comfortable. Only down-side they have 2 150's, and a VFR 172 on the field. Af friend of mine gave me is current "Sporty's" complete ground school course, and I have been reading, and watching the DVD's closely. My CFI will begin spot testing my knoweldge base this week. I hope to test for the PPL, on or before 15 July. I have used the internet to find a lot of great resources for the testing, weather, Pilotage, introduction to IFR ect...
I have really tried to use all my resoucres to the full extent. A friend of mine works at the GARMIN center here in SLE, and has offered me free; yes FREE,
intro, and simulator for the Garmin 430 GPS system, and others for basic intro, when I'm ready.
No I have not heard back from ATP, yet it was late when I called them, So I'm sure they will get back to me on Monday.
The main issue I have right now is balancing the costs, and having no income for 3 months..if I were to attend the 90 day fast track, then having to stay there to build hours as a flight instructor. It will take some time to formulate a financial plan, and have the resources to survive while attending school. Of course my wife's income as a F.A. is not stellar as you well know, but she is very supportive.
So here are some more questions for now..
1. Did you get your choice of base, or was it based on SS # or something?
2. Did you get your choice of A/C??
3. I assume all you ground school was in SLC??
4. How long were you on Reserve, and what would some-one expect in this economy??
5. What were your TTL and ME time when you were hired?? What is the current mins??
6. Are you crashing in DEN as required and commuting??
7. And most imprtantly are You LOVING YOUR JOB??
8. Any of course if you ever find yourself flying into SLE, Eug, PDX, let me know in advance, and we can have cold 1 , if time allows..Bottle to Throttle you know....
Take care,
Mike
