From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
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BRL,
I hope to have it by then,but it might be worth waiting a bit longer so we have more bods involved.
It wouldn't stop some of us coming to the glider do anyway.
Lister
I hope to have it by then,but it might be worth waiting a bit longer so we have more bods involved.
It wouldn't stop some of us coming to the glider do anyway.
Lister
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Yeah that would be a good idea - look forward to that one 
I just got my ticket today, it arrived recorded delivery and I can't believe how quick it has been processed! It still aint sunk in yet
I just got my ticket today, it arrived recorded delivery and I can't believe how quick it has been processed! It still aint sunk in yet
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Pengy - thanks loads, t'has been a while! I look forward to meeting you again, and yes hopefully for a flight oop north!
Lister, I have just got the feeling back in my fingers after all this writing! I am gonna put the my diary posts in a word doc and see how big it is.......
Lister, I have just got the feeling back in my fingers after all this writing! I am gonna put the my diary posts in a word doc and see how big it is.......
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Mazzy, maybe you could have a word with the people at Loop Aero, the free newspaper that comes through the letterbox, and see if they will publish the main bits every month or something like that.
Anyone from Loop reading this, what do you think?
Anyone from Loop reading this, what do you think?
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QXC at last!!
This thread has lost it's momentum since Mazzy passed his Skills Test, but I though I would post on here that I have at last managed to get my QXC under my belt today.
Three frustrating months of weather delays (22 attempts canned), were finally put to rest today with a lovely clear day, and a great QXC (EMA/Turweston/Cambridge/EMA). All went smoothly, but as I had to do several solo circuits first, in order to regain solo currency, I was well knackered by the time I got back!!
Feelin' good though. Now for the next big one!!!!
Cheers all
CF
Three frustrating months of weather delays (22 attempts canned), were finally put to rest today with a lovely clear day, and a great QXC (EMA/Turweston/Cambridge/EMA). All went smoothly, but as I had to do several solo circuits first, in order to regain solo currency, I was well knackered by the time I got back!!
Feelin' good though. Now for the next big one!!!!
Cheers all
CF
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Congrats Chequred! After all that waiting it must be really satisfying. I had to wait just a few weekends and that was so frustrating.
Me too - it is surprising how much running on adrenaline can take out of you.
I was well knackered by the time I got back!!
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Cheq - I can almost sense your grin from here mate 
Very well done, and keep up the flying honours.
Well, I have my first flight booked for saturday with a friend from work (he is brave) unfortunately my dad couldn't make it as he's not fit enough to do so, but still looking forward to it anyhow. It will be the first flight that only costs me £50 !
Cheers,
Lee
Very well done, and keep up the flying honours. Well, I have my first flight booked for saturday with a friend from work (he is brave) unfortunately my dad couldn't make it as he's not fit enough to do so, but still looking forward to it anyhow. It will be the first flight that only costs me £50 !
Cheers,
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Thanks....
.....for the congrats everyone - it was a good day indeed. I did some pre test flying today, sort of a mock skills test, and I have been put forward for the GFT. The dates not finalised, and even if it was, I wouldn't tell you!!
Wish me luck over the next couple of weeks or so however (unless the bloomin' weather gets in the way again)!!!!
CF
Wish me luck over the next couple of weeks or so however (unless the bloomin' weather gets in the way again)!!!!
CF
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Hi CF,
Just to let you know that I am hoping that the weather is good on Thursday...
I wont tell anyone why I am hoping for good weather on Thursday, don't worry your secret is safe with me...
Just to let you know that I am hoping that the weather is good on Thursday...
I wont tell anyone why I am hoping for good weather on Thursday, don't worry your secret is safe with me...
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What an absolutely SUPERB thread!
Hi guys,
I'm just about to begin my PPL training at Barton following a trial flight so I am right at the start of this thread. After reading the first 5 hours I just HAD to jump to the end to see what happened!
I'll be honest, I am cacking it about what lies ahead but unbelievably excited as well. So I'm feeling what you felt Mazzy right at the start, and if it ends up like it did for you I'll be very pleased. Well done!
I'll be reading off each of your hours' 'logs' as again as I reach each equivalent stage myself - the thread will prove very useful for bits and pieces of advice and clarity. What I have found heartening is the support, advice, and the camaradary and community that has built up during the course of this thread and Mazzy's journey. It contrasts wildly with some of the other forums on PPrune, where it's almost a no go area for newbies like me wanting a bit of information or needed to ask a stupidly simple question.
I shall enjoy reading again. Safe flying guys......right, off for hour 1!
Cheers
Mark
I'm just about to begin my PPL training at Barton following a trial flight so I am right at the start of this thread. After reading the first 5 hours I just HAD to jump to the end to see what happened!
I'll be honest, I am cacking it about what lies ahead but unbelievably excited as well. So I'm feeling what you felt Mazzy right at the start, and if it ends up like it did for you I'll be very pleased. Well done!
I'll be reading off each of your hours' 'logs' as again as I reach each equivalent stage myself - the thread will prove very useful for bits and pieces of advice and clarity. What I have found heartening is the support, advice, and the camaradary and community that has built up during the course of this thread and Mazzy's journey. It contrasts wildly with some of the other forums on PPrune, where it's almost a no go area for newbies like me wanting a bit of information or needed to ask a stupidly simple question.
I shall enjoy reading again. Safe flying guys......right, off for hour 1!
Cheers
Mark
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Mazzy,
Congrats!!
I'm truly delighted for you! I hope, and am sure that you will, get as much enjoyment and pleasure from your PPL as I do mine.
Not sure I'd have liked to have your examiner though! An awful lot of circuit breakers being pulled! And I really wouldn't have appreciated having to point out local 'landmarks' during a PFL! Those things are tricky enough at the best of times without having to give a guided tour!
But you obviously made light work of it. Well done! Many congratulations!
When you decide that you want to fly across the water, make sure you let me know! A congratulations pint is in order
dp
Congrats!!
I'm truly delighted for you! I hope, and am sure that you will, get as much enjoyment and pleasure from your PPL as I do mine.
Not sure I'd have liked to have your examiner though! An awful lot of circuit breakers being pulled! And I really wouldn't have appreciated having to point out local 'landmarks' during a PFL! Those things are tricky enough at the best of times without having to give a guided tour!
But you obviously made light work of it. Well done! Many congratulations!
When you decide that you want to fly across the water, make sure you let me know! A congratulations pint is in order
dp
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Ladies and Gentlemen..........
.........I have a small announcement to make,
"This is your captain speaking".....Yes.....I PASSED the GFT this morning!!!
Feels bloomin' good, doesn't it Mazzy!
Cheers all
CF
"This is your captain speaking".....Yes.....I PASSED the GFT this morning!!!
Feels bloomin' good, doesn't it Mazzy!
Cheers all
CF
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Very many congratulations CF! That's fantastic, well done!
There's hopefully a few not going to be too far behind you!
I myself am waiting on the QXC, 5th time lucky?! Hope it doesn't reach 22!
Well done!
There's hopefully a few not going to be too far behind you!
I myself am waiting on the QXC, 5th time lucky?! Hope it doesn't reach 22!
Well done!
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Cheq - bloody well done mate - good job! Bet you are as chuffed as I still am! Get your papers off to the CAA with £159 and in less than 14 days you should have your poo coloured ticket! Well done again and enjoy the feeling - it still aint sunk in for me yet!
Mark 3:16 - welcome aboard mate, great to see new people even though I have officially finished writing diary entries! Good to have you with us and hope you enjoy reading. Don't worry about what lies ahead - think of it as more of a fun challenge rather than a hurdle and you'll do well. There are a few difficult things along the way, and at times you can feel like giving up but don't, keep going and before you know it you'll have your nice coloured ticket also. I notice your at Barton - I am only 30 mins away in the car at Liverpool so would be nice to meet up for a beer or ten! I am due to be visiting Barton soon actually for a trip in the 172 or Citabria which is part the group that has formed there, so may see you.
Me too Mark - superb isn't it. I never expected anything like it and am really made up - glad to see it still happening also (watch Neil come on now and sl*g me off!)
Calum (hope I spelled that correctly) it has been a while my friend - many thanks for your post. I was very envious of you when we met and you told me that you had come across from Dublin - alone - and not above 4000 feet (I think that's what you said due to restrictions/traffic at the time). Quite an achievement, one which I would like to mirror myself.
Well done again Cheq - hope to meet you soon for that well earned beerage!
Thanks all,
Lee
Mark 3:16 - welcome aboard mate, great to see new people even though I have officially finished writing diary entries! Good to have you with us and hope you enjoy reading. Don't worry about what lies ahead - think of it as more of a fun challenge rather than a hurdle and you'll do well. There are a few difficult things along the way, and at times you can feel like giving up but don't, keep going and before you know it you'll have your nice coloured ticket also. I notice your at Barton - I am only 30 mins away in the car at Liverpool so would be nice to meet up for a beer or ten! I am due to be visiting Barton soon actually for a trip in the 172 or Citabria which is part the group that has formed there, so may see you.
What I have found heartening is the support, advice, and the camaradary and community that has built up during the course of this thread and Mazzy's journey
Calum (hope I spelled that correctly) it has been a while my friend - many thanks for your post. I was very envious of you when we met and you told me that you had come across from Dublin - alone - and not above 4000 feet (I think that's what you said due to restrictions/traffic at the time). Quite an achievement, one which I would like to mirror myself.
Well done again Cheq - hope to meet you soon for that well earned beerage!
Thanks all,
Lee