Good times and Great oldies

Over the past couple of months I have been spending every Tues and Thurs afternoon from 2-4pm in a small little room with 5 other people. At first I seemed hesitant because I had only met two of the others before. Soon after the course began I realized that I was going to get along great with these other individuals and soon become good friends, be it a friendly hello in passing, learning that one stared in play that you quite enjoyed, or just a couple of pitchers at fiddlers elbow. So for the the class, I think the best part was that friendships that were made over the months. Another kick ass reason why this class was fun, was our instructor the flight Genni. She made the course fun, and enjoyable to go to while also teaching a ton of information in a clear and consistent way. I think that as I venture on to start my multi-engine flying career I will have a very sufficient starting point of knowledge to build upon.

CFIT ACCIDENT

As I read about the G-III that crashed and killed everybody on board I couldnt help but notice to myself that the error chain was quite long. Both the captain and the first officer made mistakes before and during the flight that if corrected may have saved everybodys life. Sure the results would have been a major pissed off passenger and a longer flight to there alleternate, but it would have been better then their lifes. One of the main things that I noticed is that everybody on the aircraft had a major case of, "get-there-ites." I think that if the captain or even the FO would have spoken up and said that the approach just wasn't going to happen and they had to diverte there company and passengers would have eventually understood.

Single Pilot IFR?????

When I think of flying solo in IFR conditions I get the chills. As of this point in my piloting career I don't think that I am competent enough to take a long flight in IMC conditions. I have the training and know the procedures, I just don't have the practice. The article from AOPA on this subject gives the advise that it is good practice to plan a trip at least once a week for several weeks. I agree with this. I think that once I have a sufficient enough practice time I would be fine to start flying short SPIFR flight. Then the more and more practice and training that I have would allow me to take longer and longer flight and still feel comfortable. I think that the best advise that I obtained from this article was having a hand-held aviation transceiver is a great idea. It saves you engine time which in turn saves you money. It also helps to stay prepared for the flight. So to answer the question, would I fly SPIFR? I would have to say no for the time being until I could get some practice under my belt. In the future however I would say hell ya.

To further my flight skills and already expansive knowledge base of air planes. To do this in the most safe manner possible while yet still living a life that Maverick would be proud of. This learning experience will be one that is righteous and most excellent. I am confident that these goals will be achievable due to the awesome abilities from the stupendous Professor that is Julie "The Flight Genie" Passch. With my Multi Engine Rating in hand I will proceed to fulfill the greatest aviation career since the likes of Charles Lindberg, Chuck Yeager, and Amelia Earhart.