Volume 1 Test

I had my first Sportys test on the computer. The tests don’t really count towards anything except to help me prepare for the FAA exam. But either way, It consisted of 22 questions, I passed with an 90%. It was basic subjects such as Communications, Taxi (Run-up, Traffic Patterns), Engine TLC Etc. Really pleased with myself and it has given me that extra bit of determination. Tommorow i will take the Volume 2 test and see how i get on. I also learnt something new today which i always found hard to remember 2 years ago.

The 4 W’s

Who are you calling?

Who are you?

Where are you?

What do you want?

So for example if i was speaking to Renton Traffic, I would address them in these terms, “Renton traffic, cessna 1538 Victor, holding short runway 15, departing to the north, Renton traffic”

I cant wait to test this knowledge when im airbourne in December

Seattle 2008

I visited seattle back in 2008 as a break and as a learning trip. I managed to shoot some video while going flying with my uncle. This footage is what inspired me to become a private pilot.

Enjoy

Getting Started

So its official, I am starting my studying to become a private pilot. On Tuesday night i decided to crack open my ASA complete privite pilot book.

So far it has been very good. I keep going over certain areas such as ”Drag” because it takes a while to register, Apart from that i am getting on very well with the studying. I have “sportys private pilot” DVD collection which i find very helpfull. I watch one DVD everyday.

This Christmas i willl be taking my written exam in Seattle, Washington so i will need all the studying i can get.

So it begins!

This is the first post of what will hopefully be many. I’m someone who’s decided to get my private pilots license. Why? I have always wanted to be a pilot, My uncle has been kind enough to offer me so much tuition to get me off the ground. 

It seems fair that I’ll blog my progress as well and maybe help someone else. Maybe no one other than I will ever see this, but its here if someone should stumble upon it.
This is just for what you think it’s for… pilot stuff. If you want to know something ask. Maybe I’ll answer, maybe I won’t.