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Forum: Private Flying

22nd Jan 2015, 11:01

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

Managed to quickly snap this pic heading home...

Managed to quickly snap this pic heading home from an area solo the other day. First time I have ever taken a pic solo, and in fact I am surprised it worked out given I pretty much grabbed my phone...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Jan 2015, 08:33

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Time to post an update. For those who have not...

Time to post an update. For those who have not been following the odd thread or 2 I have posted since. I took a break (pun intended) from flying after running into a kangaroo in my motorcycle at...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Apr 2014, 04:41

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

Managed to get signed off on Steep turns over the...

Managed to get signed off on Steep turns over the easter weekend. Along with incipient stalls, I thought this might hold me back. Only have to do 45 degree turns for GFPT (first stage of PPL in Aus)....

Forum: Private Flying

16th Mar 2014, 08:20

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Not sure if I took a step backwards or forwards...

Not sure if I took a step backwards or forwards today. Early morning flight to learn forced landing, not to bad. Was going to follow up with some solo circuit work, but opted to postpone till the...

Forum: Private Flying

9th Mar 2014, 11:42

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

I must be doing ok in the 172. Today, doing some...

I must be doing ok in the 172. Today, doing some solo circuits, was behind a guy in the pattern. He flew the worst base and final I have ever seen. I think I would be grounded if I did that with my...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Mar 2014, 04:47

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

A an C, my wallet is developing a fear of flying...

A an C, my wallet is developing a fear of flying at the moment!!

As for me, finished up my solo circuit work today, and definitely my best circuits and landings yet. Unfortunately, I cant fly...

Forum: Private Flying

2nd Mar 2014, 10:36

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Good weather today, should have had a chance to...

Good weather today, should have had a chance to finish up my solo circuit work, but nope, could not get my **** together..

I walked away today, typical type a personality trying to figure out what...

Forum: Private Flying

1st Mar 2014, 08:00

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

I got a class 2 medical, so not as strict as...

I got a class 2 medical, so not as strict as class 1. The only issue I had was due to my asthma, which is classified as chronic mainly due to the drugs I have to use to control it. They did test me...

Forum: Private Flying

26th Feb 2014, 01:41

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Its hard for me to say. I think that is the realm...

Its hard for me to say. I think that is the realm of a psychologist. But, if I was to guess, I think perhaps exposure combined with me being forced to deal with the fear using rational thought. I...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Feb 2014, 22:20

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

Its a control thing for me. I dont do well in any...

Its a control thing for me. I dont do well in any form of transport as a passenger.

Meh, too much effort.

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Feb 2014, 11:12

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

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Posted By Andy_P

Yup, water is good! Being an avid sailor, I feel...

Yup, water is good! Being an avid sailor, I feel comfortable over water! Unfortunately, no one will let me scuba dive because I am a chronic asthmatic (CASA had an issue with that too), but I have...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Feb 2014, 10:42

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

And this is why we do it: BTW, over water...

And this is why we do it:

BTW, over water there, most calm, I am calm.

Please resize photos to 800 x 600.

And that is only half of it.

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Feb 2014, 09:13

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Well I am proud to say the trip home was...

Well I am proud to say the trip home was uneventful! No real fear this time, other than some sweaty palms! Been talking myself through it all day, telling myself its no different to the Cessna when I...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Feb 2014, 00:18

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

All good. Once I got onto the plane I was right...

All good. Once I got onto the plane I was right at home! Here in lovely New Caledonia at the moment and a have booking with the local aero club to go up in a Cessna 172S in a couple of hours. Can't...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Feb 2014, 08:48

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

I am about to board a commercial jet for the...

I am about to board a commercial jet for the first time since I started my training. Guess what? Still got the nerves, how pathetic is that?

Forum: Private Flying

16th Feb 2014, 16:01

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

Cant say I agree more. I said to my instructor...

Cant say I agree more. I said to my instructor yesterday, that I need to go out to the training area and just spend a couple of hours doing stalls. I am starting to get used to it now, and I think...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Feb 2014, 09:43

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

I am flying out of Redcliffe, and I cant be...

I am flying out of Redcliffe, and I cant be happier with the staff at the Aero Club there. I have read some stories about them, both good and bad, but as a training org I am really happy with them. I...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Feb 2014, 01:46

Replies: 43

Overcoming the fear of flying

Views: 9,942

Posted By Andy_P

A few people have asked me to provide updates on...

A few people have asked me to provide updates on my training, from the point of view of someone who has a fear of flying, so I thought I would spawn a new thread for it. Perhaps it may even help a...

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