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Old March 29th 04, 02:08 AM
Wizard of Draws
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Like Cecil, I'm finishing up my IFR rating soon. That has me wondering
what's next. I don't have any desire or time to become a CFI, and I have no
intention of becoming a commercial pilot in any sense of the word. I've
thought that I might like to take a few lessons in a taildragger, but I'd
need to find a CFI and plane first. Very likely at a different and farther
airport than my usual.

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?
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Old March 29th 04, 04:16 AM
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"Wizard of Draws" wrote in message
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Like Cecil, I'm finishing up my IFR rating soon. That has me wondering
what's next.


In your case, Jeff, seaplanes are next. Then you can draw seaplanes for us.
:-)


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Old March 29th 04, 07:44 AM
Jeff
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get some time in actual IMC, that can be a challenge in a small plane sometimes




Wizard of Draws wrote:

Like Cecil, I'm finishing up my IFR rating soon. That has me wondering
what's next. I don't have any desire or time to become a CFI, and I have no
intention of becoming a commercial pilot in any sense of the word. I've
thought that I might like to take a few lessons in a taildragger, but I'd
need to find a CFI and plane first. Very likely at a different and farther
airport than my usual.

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?
--
Jeff 'The Wizard of Draws' Bucchino
Cartoons with a Touch of Magic
www.wizardofdraws.com
www.cartoonclipart.com


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Old March 29th 04, 04:46 PM
Peter R.
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Wizard of Draws ) wrote:

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?


I realize that I probably sound like a broken record, repeating the same
advice every time I respond to a "what's next?" post, but here it goes
again: Have you considered joining an Angel Flight/Wings for Children
group near you?

You get to help out people in need, while at the same time flying mission-
oriented flights to airports you may never have landed at otherwise,
including class B airports.

You experiences and proficiency will build faster, sometimes much faster,
than by flying the $100 hamburger flights.



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Old March 29th 04, 05:53 PM
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"Peter R." wrote in message
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Wizard of Draws ) wrote:

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?


I realize that I probably sound like a broken record, repeating the same
advice every time I respond to a "what's next?" post, but here it goes
again: Have you considered joining an Angel Flight/Wings for Children
group near you?

You get to help out people in need, while at the same time flying mission-
oriented flights to airports you may never have landed at otherwise,
including class B airports.

You experiences and proficiency will build faster, sometimes much faster,
than by flying the $100 hamburger flights.



--
Peter R.


Peter,

Sound like a broken record all you want. I volunteered for Angel Flight for
as long as I owned my plane. I met a lot of people and did fly to places I
would not have normally done. Also felt good helping people out. I
particularly remember the older couple I flew for cancer treatments, as well
as the mom and her 6 year old going to Miami for an operation - I was the
3rd and final flight for them, picking them up in Ormond Beach, FL and
dropping them at Opa Loka in Miami. Stayed proficient and helped out where
it was really needed!

Harvey


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Old March 30th 04, 01:18 AM
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If the Mrs. will go for it, why not create a mini-vacation and aviation
training all in one trip? How about taking some REAL mountain flying
courses in Colorado? After I finish everything I'm working on (my plate is
pretty full, so that may be awhile), I plan on doing just that - a plus is
that my wife is dying to visit Colorado again (I've never been there,,,,
only seen pictures).


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"Wizard of Draws" wrote in message
news:BC8CE126.7DF1%jeffbREMOVE@REMOVEwizardofdraws .com...
Like Cecil, I'm finishing up my IFR rating soon. That has me wondering
what's next. I don't have any desire or time to become a CFI, and I have

no
intention of becoming a commercial pilot in any sense of the word. I've
thought that I might like to take a few lessons in a taildragger, but I'd
need to find a CFI and plane first. Very likely at a different and farther
airport than my usual.

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?
--
Jeff 'The Wizard of Draws' Bucchino
Cartoons with a Touch of Magic
www.wizardofdraws.com
www.cartoonclipart.com



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Old March 30th 04, 02:56 AM
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Why not get the commercial? Many people who get their commercial have
no interest in flying for hire. The training is a lot fun, you will be
able to comfortably do certain flights that fall under the gray area
as a private pilot.


Wizard of Draws wrote in message news:BC8CE126.7DF1%jeffbREMOVE@REMOVEwizardofdraw s.com...
Like Cecil, I'm finishing up my IFR rating soon. That has me wondering
what's next. I don't have any desire or time to become a CFI, and I have no
intention of becoming a commercial pilot in any sense of the word. I've
thought that I might like to take a few lessons in a taildragger, but I'd
need to find a CFI and plane first. Very likely at a different and farther
airport than my usual.

So what's the usual choice for continuing to learn on a purely
learn-for-the-sake-of-learning after the IFR ticket?

 




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