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G raris:
Oops, I forgot - There's Skylune who doesn't have one, but admits he's considering getting one! He'll also be happy to give you "general feedback" :-)" I might yet do it, as I sold the boat, and will have some free time. If I can't find the time to fly at least once per week, I won't bother. I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. That, plus the totally unprofessional CFI at FRG (I can't mention the companies or individuals name: that could start a libel suit) caused me to pull the plug after 15 hours... |
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"Skylune" wrote
I might yet do it, as I sold the boat, and will have some free time. If I can't find the time to fly at least once per week, I won't bother. I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. That, plus the totally unprofessional CFI at FRG (I can't mention the companies or individuals name: that could start a libel suit) caused me to pull the plug after 15 hours... Everything you write seems to contain at least one slam against the AOPA, FAA, NTSB, or flying in general - you just can't seem to help yourself, can you? If you feel that your skills have deteriorated to the point that you are dangerous, does it really make any difference whether you are "legal" or not? The amount of flying it takes to stay "current" varies from individual to individual, and is also somewhat related to experience level. That being the case, how do you regulate the amount of flying it takes for everyone to be "safe"? It would be nice if we could start to give people at least some credit for having a minimum amount of common sense. Some things in life were not meant for everyone - flying is one of them, especially if you expect to be able to abdicate your responsibility for keeping yourself safe to the FAA. BDS |
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BDS: It would be nice if we could start to give people at least some
credit for having a minimum amount of common sense. Some things in life were not meant for everyone - flying is one of them, especially if you expect to be able to abdicate your responsibility for keeping yourself safe to the FAA. The REASON I decided to stop is that I do take responsibility for my own actions, and realized I could get the PPL but only be a marginally competent pilot. Maybe some people can maintain proficiency by flying 1-2x per month. I didn't think I could, and would not subject any passengers to unnecessary risk. I still think it was the right thing to do. (Where was the slam against AOPA, FAA, NTSB in that post? The CFI was a jerk. So what? I'm not intimating that all CFIs are jerks, or that all flight schools are bad.) |
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![]() "Skylune" wrote (Where was the slam against AOPA, FAA, NTSB in that post? You wrote: I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. BDS |
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by "BDS" Feb 9, 2006 at 03:45 PM
"Skylune" wrote (Where was the slam against AOPA, FAA, NTSB in that post? You wrote: I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. BDS Well, ok, i guess that can be considered a "slam." I think that many people up there with valid PPLs are just not that skilled, and standards should be tougher. Goto AOPA message boards, "Never Again," and you will see a whole big collection of pilots who agree. |
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BDS quotes Skylune thus...
I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. implying it's a slam (presumably on the FAA) I don't consider this a bad thing. It is the nature of freedom. It ipmlies judgement on the part of the pilot (or anyone else governed) that the rules permit unsafe actions on occasion, leaving it to the governed to excercise judgement. I much prefer it this way to the alternative of having perfectly safe operations proscribed because somebody couldn't handle it. CAUTION: SILICA GEL... DO NOT EAT!! (yep, just what I expected with my digital camera - a snack!) Jose -- Money: what you need when you run out of brains. for Email, make the obvious change in the address. |
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"Skylune" wrote in message
lkaboutaviation.com... The REASON I decided to stop is that I do take responsibility for my own actions, and realized I could get the PPL but only be a marginally competent pilot. Maybe some people can maintain proficiency by flying 1-2x per month. I didn't think I could, and would not subject any passengers to unnecessary risk. I still think it was the right thing to do. If you take responsibility for your own actions, then why don't you take responsibility for your training as well? If you didn't like the instructor(s) you found at FRG, then look for another one. If you think you'll be only "marginally" competent, then take more training. Placing the "blame" on the handful of instructors you encountered is not indicative a person who takes charge. Maybe you're not PIC material and I applaud your realization and decision to stay on the ground. Hopefully one day you are able to grasp the fact that as a pilot, you are as safe as you want to be and go for your PPL--and I'm not saying that facetiously. It's obvious that you are not a total idiot but you put quite a bit of time and energy into all these negative posts. The effect on this "community" is similar. It's an unfortunate way to spend your day but of course you're in command of your own time are free to do so. Marco Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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G Farris wrote in :
In article .com, says... I'm considering going in for a private pilot license. Just wanted general feedback from anyone who has one or is considering opting for one. Sorry - no one here has one of these! Couldn't resist the joke - sorry. Just about the only ones here who don't have one are (like Rachel) because they have a commercial or ATP! I don't have one....but read here because I'd like to get one someday. I'm hoping all the experiences shared here by pilots will make my eventual experience of getting in the air and staying there much more enjoyable. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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