Pilots on the Board

[t&y]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

 

[Cobalt232]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

Yeah, it's been a long time, but the burgers are good in Catalina. There is a big hump in the runway.

 

[Orange Juice]

They say to go with a CFI that specializes in the Catalina run.

Today you might get what you need off a you tube video.

I rented a C-172 in Maui 20 years ago for 2 hours. I took their local CFI along to show me around, and take the controls at times, so I could focus on the scenery. I got my check out as well, if I wanted to go back and rent, but the airplane had a pretty busy schedule, and those CFI’s wanted to get hours and paid.

 

[rrrr]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

Great news. Your progress has been exceptional, thanks for sharing the details.

 

[PlanB]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

If you get into a helicopter, you might not want to go back to fixed wings. I started out with fixed wings and after my first ride in a helicopter I was hooked and did not go back to fixed wings until I had my commercial helicopter ticket.

 

[whiteworks]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

I don’t remember who you’re on with but maybe a lateral transfer to LAPD aviation would work out, I know they do all training in-house as they can turn cops into pilots but not pilots into cops. The head chicks names out there is Evette, you might want to give her a call and have a chat about their rotorcraft training program.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Still chugging along. Logging more hours in the TWIN engine today. Waiting for a check ride date. The weather over the last couple months has backed everyone up apparently.

Might be getting into the whirly bird arena... life is kinda funny. Long shot, but I took it. We will see if it hits.

Anyway, anybody had a burger out at the Catalina Airport? Thinking of throwing in a cross country out there in the near future.

That's awesome.

Get to working on the instrument rating, it opens up GA to a legitimate mode of travel, especially with the SoCal JuneGloom and marine layers.

 

[t&y]

I don’t remember who you’re on with but maybe a lateral transfer to LAPD aviation would work out, I know they do all training in-house as they can turn cops into pilots but not pilots into cops. The head chicks names out there is Evette, you might want to give her a call and have a chat about their rotorcraft training program.

Lateral at this point would not be in my best interest. Too much time invested. If the shot works out my training would be paid for similar to the program at LAPD. Hard spot to get too as it is far more about who you know than what you know at times, but I couldn't pass on the opportunity. Either way, the training for helicopter pilot wouldn't start right away so I'll keep chugging along with the Fixed wing endorsements. Just waiting on that damn check-ride...

 

[whiteworks]

Lateral at this point would not be in my best interest. Too much time invested. If the shot works out my training would be paid for similar to the program at LAPD. Hard spot to get too as it is far more about who you know than what you know at times, but I couldn't pass on the opportunity. Either way, the training for helicopter pilot wouldn't start right away so I'll keep chugging along with the Fixed wing endorsements. Just waiting on that damn check-ride...

Here is one thing I am seeing with mid career transitions into this. At some point you will have to quit your job and go balls to the walls on aviation if you want to get it done in a decent amount of time. 24-36 months from now you could be applying at a regional. The climate is changing a bit, skywest now has a retention contract in place for new hires, 5 years or 1500 hours PIC whichever comes first, if you leave early it’s $80k and you have 45 days to repay it or it’s a 6% loan.

If you think in those terms your 7-8 years out from applying at a major carrier with age 65 retirement looming on the horizon. I’m not trying to burst your bubble, but if that’s a direction you want to go the day job is gonna have to go sooner rather than later.

I’ll bet in 24 months you could be patrolling in an H125 if you got picked up someplace. I wouldn’t leave any stone unturned in that arena if I were you.

 

[t&y]

Here is one thing I am seeing with mid career transitions into this. At some point you will have to quit your job and go balls to the walls on aviation if you want to get it done in a decent amount of time. 24-36 months from now you could be applying at a regional. The climate is changing a bit, skywest now has a retention contract in place for new hires, 5 years or 1500 hours PIC whichever comes first, if you leave early it’s $80k and you have 45 days to repay it or it’s a 6% loan.

If you think in those terms your 7-8 years out from applying at a major carrier with age 65 retirement looming on the horizon. I’m not trying to burst your bubble, but if that’s a direction you want to go the day job is gonna have to go sooner rather than later.

I’ll bet in 24 months you could be patrolling in an H125 if you got picked up someplace. I wouldn’t leave any stone unturned in that arena if I were you.

Yup, thought about all of that. The "climate" in a couple years will dictate if I'm staying in position for at least another 5-7 years, or moving onto my 2nd career in life. If I were to get into Aero, I'd retire out of there and pick up some part time tour guide job if so inclined for fun. Or remain and just bank money flying daily full time instead of a part time gig. You have to realize that flying for my department would be much more financially beneficial to me than the average commercial airline pilot salary (think pilot plus cop pay). It really is a hidden gem within this career which is why it is so hard to get to. 6 hours a day PIC (at a minimum) for 5 years (short side of that deal) would garner me time enough to take my pick where I would want to go in retirement. But like I said, getting one of those spots is a long shot.

When I set out on this journey, my intention was a second career that I would enjoy in retirement. Not a second career that I relied on to sustain my lifestyle. I could easily just drop it and live off of my retirement (out of state would make that a lot easier) but I like to have options... so here we are.

At this point, I just want to get my check ride behind me (regardless of the whirly bird journey) and move onto IFR. A school change might be in my future if I don't get a date in the near future with my current school.

 

[ibelio]

Catalina is not a hamburger its a buffalo burger

 

[whiteworks]

Catalina is not a hamburger its a buffalo burger

We ran out there yesterday afternoon to look for bluefin tuna, there has been some activity 10 miles south of the island. We’re gonna go get some in a few weeks and fill up the freezer

 

[whiteworks]

Yup, thought about all of that. The "climate" in a couple years will dictate if I'm staying in position for at least another 5-7 years, or moving onto my 2nd career in life. If I were to get into Aero, I'd retire out of there and pick up some part time tour guide job if so inclined for fun. Or remain and just bank money flying daily full time instead of a part time gig. You have to realize that flying for my department would be much more financially beneficial to me than the average commercial airline pilot salary (think pilot plus cop pay). It really is a hidden gem within this career which is why it is so hard to get to. 6 hours a day PIC (at a minimum) for 5 years (short side of that deal) would garner me time enough to take my pick where I would want to go in retirement. But like I said, getting one of those spots is a long shot.

When I set out on this journey, my intention was a second career that I would enjoy in retirement. Not a second career that I relied on to sustain my lifestyle. I could easily just drop it and live off of my retirement (out of state would make that a lot easier) but I like to have options... so here we are.

At this point, I just want to get my check ride behind me (regardless of the whirly bird journey) and move onto IFR. A school change might be in my future if I don't get a date in the near future with my current school.

I heard another local DPE just retired so things are gonna get even tighter to get check rides. If you get jacked off for too long let me know and I’ll see if I can get you a check ride scheduled.

As far as the IFR I have 6-8 CFI’s who are actively working out of my facility right now and getting points on the board with their students, happy to pass along contacts. One of my buddies ran OPD aviation before he retired, if you want to come up and discuss that stuff with him, he’s a good dude and a wealth of information.

Whatever you or anyone pursuing this stuff needs, I’m happy to help if I can.

 

[whiteworks]

I’m figuring this new business out, the feedback from our customers has been very good. Actullly starting to hear back from CFI’s that the sim time is really helping their students. When I opened this place I thought we were selling chocolate and vanilla, turns out we’re 31 flavors. People come in all the time with totally new and specific needs I had not thought of. Lately we’re getting people who are ready for check rides and waiting or there appointment, turns out it’s a cheap and effective way to stay sharp while your eating on a DPE

My main lift now is marketing, operational side of things is dialed in. Made this little video that is focused on the IFR folks.

 

[t&y]

Still chugging along. And as stated above, the DPE thing in SoCal is real. I'm up next out of my school, but still no date. I've been told it could be 3 days or 3 weeks once they hear.

Of course all my time is currency in the big picture of what I hope to do with this little hobby... but it sure would be nice to get the PPL done and official. Until then, it's local flying when a plane is available and trying to stay proficient on the book side too.

 

[whiteworks]

I’ve been visiting all the GA airports in SoCal, discovered that Hawthorne has a eureka burger as its cafe. Not gonna lie, that’s my new go to airport lunch spot LOL

The Mexican food at flabob was on point also, I had some cactus dish that was amaze balls good.

Grabbed a sandwich in apple valley a few weeks back, not bad.

Carlsbad is pretty solid food spot also.

Flos is the same as it’s been my whole life, that biscuits and gravy is the best I’ve ever had.

Fullerton was a decent plate as does fence valley and riverside.

Manic Mikes at cable is not bad either, the view of the mountains and planes on runway is a stunner.

Point being, lots of linch spots to visit as to keep your flying sharp

 

[mesquito_creek]

Just a quick breakfast run from Stellar to Eloy for breakfast…. “Hot” is all I can say about it

 

[Sleek-Jet]

The good old Bent Prop. It's always cool to just wander in there from the ramp.

 

[clarence]

Pilots (especially) might like this:

Amazon.com

Authored by an competitive aerobatic pilot and son of a decorated WW2 bomber pilot.

Fantastically interesting.

 

[mesquito_creek]

On the way back to chandler Az from silver city this week I lost all my radios and intercom, which I figured out eventually was from losing either my battery or alternator during the flight. Everything went silent around Coolidge which is about 40-50 nm from P19.

The handheld sporty radio that I always carry came in pretty clutch! Shut down everything on the flight deck and drove it home! I was able to make radio contact with the helo practicing in the pattern and make way for an uneventful landing.

Don’t forget those handhelds in your bag is all I have to say.

 

[TimeBandit]

I've had that happen.

I was bringing the plane home from the paint and upholstery work done at the former Rialto airport. they had knocked the wire off the pilot side push to talk so I had no ability to transmit.

So when I made my radio calls departing Rialto in fact no one was hearing me. but being an uncontrolled field I had no way of knowing.

So as I was 5 mi from home I wrote down the atis information and made my initial call and again and again and again before I realized no one was hearing me.

Yep handheld saved the Day.

But all the while I am thinking, now what are those light signals the tower is supposed to give me??

Time for a fresh set of double A's thanks for the reminder!

 

[mesquito_creek]

I've had that happen.

I was bringing the plane home from the paint and upholstery work done at the former Rialto airport. they had knocked the wire off the pilot side push to talk so I had no ability to transmit.

So when I made my radio calls departing Rialto in fact no one was hearing me. but being an uncontrolled field I had no way of knowing.

So as I was 5 mi from home I wrote down the atis information and made my initial call and again and again and again before I realized no one was hearing me.

Yep handheld saved the Day.

But all the while I am thinking, now what are those light signals the tower is supposed to give me??

Time for a fresh set of double A's thanks for the reminder!

I have the light signals on my knee board otherwise I wouldn’t have any idea beyond green means go and red means stop!… lol

The handheld was great to have but it only started making contact to the airport traffic once I was a couple miles from entering the downwind, Not sure if that limitation was based I the distance to the field or once I got down to pattern altitude. My calls from 10 miles out at 3-4k above PA went unanswered.

I was carrying extra altitude for a little safety. Followed by the most wicked slip on final I have ever put my wife through!

 

[TPC]

 

[whiteworks]

My partner and another fellow picked up this little gem recently, it’s been sitting for quite some time and had to be revived. Everything’s been addressed and it’s now in annual and airworthy. Imma let them sort there skill sets out for a while before I go up in it. I told him once you hit 100 hours in it I’d consider going up in it.

If you want to pick up every dude at the airport open your hangar with a Pitts sitting in it, like a moth to a flame, they will come LOL I’ve heard the way to find the best glide path is to throw a brick out of it and follow it down I am keeping it in my hangar for a bit as they shuffle planes around and decide on its permanent home. I equate this aircraft to being like a loaded firearm, with the hammer cocked, and a hair trigger.

The average ownership of these is about two years, you either move on to an extra, get it out of your system, or smoke a hole in the ground is what I’ve been told. I’ve done some aerobatics in the past, sort of alarming and yet comforting to put a parachute on before you go flying, I’ve never done any skydiving, and if I ever do hopefully I figure it out on the way down

 

[12vMan]

Good luck @t&y . It took my son (CFI/CFII) about 8 months to get his multi check ride. He instructs out of Cable and is looking to start in Apply Valley as well.

 

[whiteworks]

Good luck @t&y . It took my son (CFI/CFII) about 8 months to get his multi check ride. He instructs out of Cable and is looking to start in Apply Valley as well.

Who’s your son?

 

[12vMan]

Tom Ludwig

 

[whiteworks]

Tom Ludwig

I don’t know him, but tell him to stop by DC Flight Simulation and introduce himself. We’re hosting an event for CFI/CFII’s in September that he may be interested in attending. We have a few instructors making an extra $4k-$5k a month working out of our facility and will be explaining that business model at the event.

 

[12vMan]

I don’t know him, but tell him to stop by DC Flight Simulation and introduce himself. We’re hosting an event for CFI/CFII’s in September that he may be interested in attending. We have a few instructors making an extra $4k-$5k a month working out of our facility and will be explaining that business model at the event.

Awesome, will do.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

I've had that happen.

I was bringing the plane home from the paint and upholstery work done at the former Rialto airport. they had knocked the wire off the pilot side push to talk so I had no ability to transmit.

So when I made my radio calls departing Rialto in fact no one was hearing me. but being an uncontrolled field I had no way of knowing.

So as I was 5 mi from home I wrote down the atis information and made my initial call and again and again and again before I realized no one was hearing me.

Yep handheld saved the Day.

But all the while I am thinking, now what are those light signals the tower is supposed to give me??

Time for a fresh set of double A's thanks for the reminder!

Green means go, red means stop... For the most part.

 

[CarolynandBob]

Tom Ludwig

That is funny. I served in the Navy with a Tom Ludwig.

 

[12vMan]

That is funny. I served in the Navy with a Tom Ludwig.

He always wanted to go in the Air Force when he was younger, so when I took him to the recruiter's office when he was 15 to check into it, they required 10 years minimum in the officer's program. He added it up and decided to get his degree and ratings at an aeronautical university instead to get his career started earlier. He graduates this year. His goal is to haul freight with Fed Ex or UPS. I don't blame him with all the nutty passengers the airlines have to deal with these days. He'll be at Cable a few days this week and he's going to stop by DC Simulation at Cable at some point and hopefully meet @whiteworks .

 

[whiteworks]

He always wanted to go in the Air Force when he was younger, so when I took him to the recruiter's office when he was 15 to check into it, they required 10 years minimum in the officer's program. He added it up and decided to get his degree and ratings at an aeronautical university instead to get his career started earlier. He graduates this year. His goal is to haul freight with Fed Ex or UPS. I don't blame him with all the nutty passengers the airlines have to deal with these days. He'll be at Cable a few days this week and he's going to stop by DC Simulation at Cable at some point and hopefully meet @whiteworks .

I don’t keep steady hours at the facility, I’m there when I need to be, have him shoot me a text and I’ll schedule a demo with him and see if there is anything we can do to help him on his path. My partner also flys cargo, that’s a good gig.

9098165885 Dylan

 

[Sleek-Jet]

My partner and another fellow picked up this little gem recently, it’s been sitting for quite some time and had to be revived. Everything’s been addressed and it’s now in annual and airworthy. Imma let them sort there skill sets out for a while before I go up in it. I told him once you hit 100 hours in it I’d consider going up in it.

If you want to pick up every dude at the airport open your hangar with a Pitts sitting in it, like a moth to a flame, they will come LOL I’ve heard the way to find the best glide path is to throw a brick out of it and follow it down I am keeping it in my hangar for a bit as they shuffle planes around and decide on its permanent home. I equate this aircraft to being like a loaded firearm, with the hammer cocked, and a hair trigger.

The average ownership of these is about two years, you either move on to an extra, get it out of your system, or smoke a hole in the ground is what I’ve been told. I’ve done some aerobatics in the past, sort of alarming and yet comforting to put a parachute on before you go flying, I’ve never done any skydiving, and if I ever do hopefully I figure it out on the way down View attachment 1421455

I don't know about the 2 year ownership deal. There are thousands of these out there, not many seem to change hands. I think a lot end up as gentleman's play things for Saturday morning fun flights. The S-2s have a difficult time competing above the entry level classes, so someone that wants to be competitive probably does move on within a couple of years. So I guess it depends on what circles you run in.

If that is the experimental (S-2E) version they are very desirable.

 

[whiteworks]

I don't know about the 2 year ownership deal. There are thousands of these out there, not many seem to change hands. I think a lot end up as gentleman's play things for Saturday morning fun flights. The S-2s have a difficult time competing above the entry level classes, so someone that wants to be competitive probably does move on within a couple of years. So I guess it depends on what circles you run in.

If that is the experimental (S-2E) version they are very desirable.

S1 went down at Santa Paula yesterday. I read that pilot was critical with burns, but was able to exit aircraft. Sounded like a power issue on take off and the aircraft was newly acquired. Not a lot of wiggle room with these things when stuff goes bad.

The S2 in my hangar is certified, as you say it’s a cool Saturday morning deal to get your rocks off in.

 

[12vMan]

I don’t keep steady hours at the facility, I’m there when I need to be, have him shoot me a text and I’ll schedule a demo with him and see if there is anything we can do to help him on his path. My partner also flys cargo, that’s a good gig.

9098165885 Dylan

Thanks Dylan, will do.

 

[CarolynandBob]

He always wanted to go in the Air Force when he was younger, so when I took him to the recruiter's office when he was 15 to check into it, they required 10 years minimum in the officer's program. He added it up and decided to get his degree and ratings at an aeronautical university instead to get his career started earlier. He graduates this year. His goal is to haul freight with Fed Ex or UPS. I don't blame him with all the nutty passengers the airlines have to deal with these days. He'll be at Cable a few days this week and he's going to stop by DC Simulation at Cable at some point and hopefully meet @whiteworks .

I have a friend/ acquaintance that fly's the 777 and I think he got rated on the MD-11, but not sure. He is with fed ex.

 

[whiteworks]

These pics are from a Boeing training center, these are level D full flight simulators, they are 1 to 1 fidelity. There is a $1M annual licensing fee that goes to Boeing for each one of these sims so they have the actual flight laws of the aircraft. This is where all training and check rides take place in the commercial airline world. These sims range from $10M-$50M, I’ve modeled our little GA facility after this type of facility.

Just thought you guys might want to see these pics.

The pics below are of our place, really tried to create a professional and precision training enviroment for the General Aviation community. So many GA level places just don’t have that vibe about them.

 

[t&y]

Just and Update... Passed the check ride for PPL so now I'm official! Right around 120 total hours with close to 80 of those being dual instruction (CFI). Obviously I put way more than the minimums into learning this skill set. That was on purpose. On that note, the wait for a DPE in SoCal was fucking stupid!!!! Any of you pro's out there need a side gig, there is a huge market for them right now.

Plan is to move forward with the IFR then Commercial ratings. I'll throw in complex early in the process and I'd like to mix up the planes a bit too. Everything up to this point has been low wing Pipers.

So for now, the 100-dollar burger flights is where I'll be for a bit building some knowledge of the semi local SoCal spots. Going to be nice having a bit of freedom to fly around without having to fight the school schedule. This Friday will be my first official Cross Country as a Private Pilot. Just need to lock down a location. Once it cools down I plan on scooting out to Havasu a couple times for breakfast.

No plane purchase in the near future... but you never know.

 

[86403]

Just and Update... Passed the check ride for PPL so now I'm official! Right around 120 total hours with close to 80 of those being dual instruction (CFI). Obviously I put way more than the minimums into learning this skill set. That was on purpose. On that note, the wait for a DPE in SoCal was fucking stupid!!!! Any of you pro's out there need a side gig, there is a huge market for them right now.

Plan is to move forward with the IFR then Commercial ratings. I'll throw in complex early in the process and I'd like to mix up the planes a bit too. Everything up to this point has been low wing Pipers.

So for now, the 100-dollar burger flights is where I'll be for a bit building some knowledge of the semi local SoCal spots. Going to be nice having a bit of freedom to fly around without having to fight the school schedule. This Friday will be my first official Cross Country as a Private Pilot. Just need to lock down a location. Once it cools down I plan on scooting out to Havasu a couple times for breakfast.

No plane purchase in the near future... but you never know.

Congrats!

 

[mesquito_creek]

I know commercial pilots with 25k hour who have been trying to get selected to be a DPE for 6-7 years or more… it’s not lack of willing and capable pilots, it’s the FAA mafia not willing to let more into the club.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Just and Update... Passed the check ride for PPL so now I'm official! Right around 120 total hours with close to 80 of those being dual instruction (CFI). Obviously I put way more than the minimums into learning this skill set. That was on purpose. On that note, the wait for a DPE in SoCal was fucking stupid!!!! Any of you pro's out there need a side gig, there is a huge market for them right now.

Plan is to move forward with the IFR then Commercial ratings. I'll throw in complex early in the process and I'd like to mix up the planes a bit too. Everything up to this point has been low wing Pipers.

So for now, the 100-dollar burger flights is where I'll be for a bit building some knowledge of the semi local SoCal spots. Going to be nice having a bit of freedom to fly around without having to fight the school schedule. This Friday will be my first official Cross Country as a Private Pilot. Just need to lock down a location. Once it cools down I plan on scooting out to Havasu a couple times for breakfast.

No plane purchase in the near future... but you never know.

Congrats! I would do a Havasu meet up once it cools off.

 

[Dkahnjob]

Congrats! I would do a Havasu meet up once it cools off.

Try to fly a Beechcraft if you can get the opportunity, I'll guarantee that you will be in love with the way they all handle.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Congratulations! You can fly out here, it's cooler than Havasu, but during the winter we get snow. Supposedly there is a decent breakfast place at the airport.

 

[paradise]

Congratulations! You can fly out here, it's cooler than Havasu, but during the winter we get snow. Supposedly there is a decent breakfast place at the airport.

I did Prescott once, fun flight in and out, pretty too.

You can borrow the crew van and grab a meal at the diner right in the corner of the airport.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Try to fly a Beechcraft if you can get the opportunity, I'll guarantee that you will be in love with the way they all handle.

I think you meant this for @t&y… but I agree because I fly a beech!

 

[t&y]

Congratulations! You can fly out here, it's cooler than Havasu, but during the winter we get snow. Supposedly there is a decent breakfast place at the airport.

On the list, and for sure I'll let you know when it's going to happen.

 

[SkyDirtWaterguy]

Congratulations!

 

[whiteworks]

Congrats on passing your check ride, that’s a big deal. The DPE bottle neck is real and it’s an issue I’ve been putting quite a bit of thought into. I’ve come up with a concept and I’m trying it now to see if my thought process is correct on the situation. The data will tell the story in a few months time if I’m right of wrong.

I’ve developed a mock check ride program using an ATP rated/employed by a major to do the mock checkride, it’s a combo of oral and then using the sims for the flying portion, successful completion of this process will end with a scheduled checkride date within 30 days. Currently 23% of CFI endorsed candidates fail their checkride. My thought is to give candidates an independent 3rd party review and assessment. They then know exactly where they stand and if they need to polish up some areas they have the sims to do so in until there checkride date or they can use them to stay sharp while waiting for date.

Our first PPl mock check ride failed his mock checkride that he was confident he was prepared to pass, he’s now completed further training with his CFI and will be in the sims and aircraft until his date. He was sure he was good, his CFI had said he was ready, both are digging this deal at this point.

The concept is based on the premise that if I can create a path that has a 100% pass rate from candidates using that pipeline, it will then open up more checkride dates. This allows the DPE’s to schedule more checkrides and maybe loosen up the bottle neck.

When you’re ready to hit the IFR let me know and we’ll get you fastracked with a badass CFII.

 

[SkyDirtWaterguy]

Nothing in aviation should be fast tracked. Especially a private pilot or instrument pilot student. The speed at which a student will learn is dictated by their own abilities and a competent CFI will not send their student to a checkride before they are fully prepared. There is a reason why there is a high CFI checkride failure rate. You cannot fast track to this position and then turn around a provide quality flight instruction to a student that is relying on your expertise and knowledge. Experience and knowledge in aviation keeps you safe. Putting someone in an airplane and rushing through the process is dangerous and an injustice to the student. Given the current flight training environment there are buliding blocks put in place to prevent accidents and those don’t always provide a high enough level of protection. Hurrying up to get a rating or certificate is a recipe for disaster later on.