Finally, I have a license to learn.

[Mcstealth]

After four years, way too much money, and lots of bearing of claws ans gnashing of teeth, I have passed my private checkride. Must have rescheduled that test 20 times. Weather, plane, me, and instructure issuses, I am sure he was tired of seeing my name scheduled for a check ride.

I am much ligter on my feet today with all the weight that is now off my shoulders.

 

David

[MooneyMitch]

You are free to move about the country................congratulations!  Enjoy this adventure.

[rbridges]

congrats are definitely in order.

[N33GG]

Congratulations!!!  And I salute your attitude as demonstrated by the title of this thread. 

[bnicolette]

Way to go David!  I'm sure it seemed like a long road to get here but the long road is the one that is ahead of you and the possibilities are endless.  Enjoy the ride and share it with as many as you can.  Congratulations!!

BTW - I love your signature.

"Nevermind that s**t, here comes Mongo"  

[carusoam]

David,

welcome to the high life...

Congrats on your accomplishment.

-a-

[Seth]

Congratulations David!  You will always remember your checkride flight!

Happy Flying!

-Seth

[alex]

Congratulations David, your perseverance paid off. Enjoy!

[aviatoreb]

Quote: Mcstealth

After four years, way too much money, and lots of bearing of claws ans gnashing of teeth, I have passed my private checkride. Must have rescheduled that test 20 times. Weather, plane, me, and instructure issuses, I am sure he was tired of seeing my name scheduled for a check ride.

I am much ligter on my feet today with all the weight that is now off my shoulders.

 

David

[co2bruce]

Congrats. You should be very proud of yourself, its a great acomplishment. Be safe, and never stop learning.

[TonyPynes]

Congrats! Captain!

[jlunseth]

Congratulations!  Big step.

Now.......Instrument.  Probably the most useful rating in aviation.

[mooneygirl]

Double post

[mooneygirl]

That is happy news congratulations!  It is worth all that work, and I agree about the instrument rating.

[rbridges]

Jolie, I saw your plane on the cover of MAPA.  It turned out really nice.

[mooneygirl]

Thanks Rob.  We haven't received our copy yet. Seems like California is last on the delivery list!  I saw it online.  And it should be mentioned that Mitch took the photo from his beautiful Ovation

[rbridges]

He does have a great looking plane, too.

[gregwatts]

Now comes the hard part......Instrument Training! Congrats...enjoy!

[Hank]

First things first--congratulations on getting all finished up!

Now go fly some and just enjoy flying for flying's sake. Putter around, go places, enjoy using what you've spent so much time and effort learning and earning.

This fall will be plenty soon enough to worry about Instrument Training. I took two years to knuckle down and get serious about Instruments. There's no rush.

In the meantime, you can always shop for your own Mooney!

[gjkirsch]

Congratulations, you will always be a pilot from now on.  Fly as much as you can and enjoy yourself. 

[John Pleisse]

Savor the moment and take it to the next level. Way to go.

[HopePilot]

Congrats.  Add me to the list of people who recommend you start the instrument rating immediately.  You never know when you might need it...

[mooney2201]

congrats.you are one in ten million,,be careful,listen to your conscience.dont be pushed into dangerious situations,good luck,have fun this summer....

[wishboneash]

Quote: mooneygirl

Thanks Rob.  We haven't received our copy yet. Seems like California is last on the delivery list!  I saw it online.  And it should be mentioned that Mitch took the photo from his beautiful Ovation

[Mcstealth]

Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I have my IRF book coming allready in the mail, but I need to summon up the motivation.

I do feel the need to putt around and get into the real 'air' world, alone. I have no ego, and I will be asking lots of questions so I hope all of you don't mind.

David