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I'll probably have just over 100 hours by the time I take my checkride.
This is mostly thanks to medical paperwork! I was just about ready to take my ride this past spring, when we (my instructor and I) looked into what was needed to be done because of my medical restriction. Turns out I didn't have the letter of authorization in my file for the medical flight test, so I had to get info on the FAA on what they needed, which was an eye exam cause of my LASIK surgery (had this done before, but they didn't get the form the doctor fills out), then after I sent that in, they (FAA) wanted up to date hearing tests and a recommendation on headsets from my audiologist, who went had to ask the manufacturer of my cochlear implant if the method I used was OK, then she went on vacation... I've just been told she's sent me the letter to send to the FAA, which then I'll have to wait for the FAA to send the letter of authorization. I haven't flown for over 2 months at this point, but now I'll start again. John |
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"John T" wrote in message ... I'll probably have just over 100 hours by the time I take my checkride. This is mostly thanks to medical paperwork! I was just about ready to take my ride this past spring, when we (my instructor and I) looked into what was needed to be done because of my medical restriction. Turns out I didn't have the letter of authorization in my file for the medical flight test, so I had to get info on the FAA on what they needed, which was an eye exam cause of my LASIK surgery (had this done before, but they didn't get the form the doctor fills out), then after I sent that in, they (FAA) wanted up to date hearing tests and a recommendation on headsets from my audiologist, who went had to ask the manufacturer of my cochlear implant if the method I used was OK, then she went on vacation... I've just been told she's sent me the letter to send to the FAA, which then I'll have to wait for the FAA to send the letter of authorization. I haven't flown for over 2 months at this point, but now I'll start again. John Mine was a medical checkride also, I do not have a left hand. It was a much simpler thing 23 years ago. Allen |
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My wife isn't in "love" with flying but she does like to go places. If I
say let's go out and jsut fly around for an hour or so she suddenly has to wash her hair... I I say let fly to another state and stay at a B & B then she's like "what a great idea!!" Jon Kraus '79 Mooney 201 4443H @ TYQ Kevin Kubiak wrote: Thanks Jay! I hope to make it up your way some day. I budgeted for about 60 hrs, I was fortunate enough to have received a very good unexpected bonus from work that year, so I used a lot more of it that I planned to. I am also very fortunate to have a very understanding spouse, who said, you can't quit now. Her support helped me get through it. The funny thing is she, doesn't fly very well as a passenger. Even on the "big iron" she has problems. I did take her up a few weeks ago, and she did better than she thought, but she still had some problems. But that is another story. Thanks again! Kevin Kubiak -PP-ASEL Jay Honeck wrote: Congratulations, Kevin. You truly deserve the Persistence Award, as most mere mortals would have probably quit in frustration. Or in poverty. G Good point. I ran out of money almost precisely after taking my check-ride. It was a very close thing, indeed. |
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