It just keeps getting better...

I just got a note back from the CAA - they can't issue my license because two of my exams were signed off by the wrong person... I wonder if someone somewhere is trying to tell me something?

Congratulations!

Well done old chap- good for you!

Ears still ringing...

Wow! What a great night. My ears are still ringing, but I'm very happy to have been there!

Back to the real world...ish

Well, flying all over for now and the real world looms into view again. Having said that, somehow I managed to be lucky enough to get tickets for the Ahmet Ertigun tribute concert tonight, which of couse means I'm going to see Led Zeppelin! So I'm still some way from the ground :-)

Homeward bound

It feels like I've been away for a month... oh, I have been away for a month! Getting ready to start the journey home - for me the best part of any trip... Reflecting on the experience here shows many contradictions, for example, coming to Florida to fly was supposed to mean less problems with the weather, but I spent 10 days grounded for this very reason 7 days in one run. However, the deed is done and I have the documents to apply for the license. There are some great people that work here, but there are also some that need to take a long look at how they operate. There is HUGE potential for making the experience much more enjoyable, but several of the key staff seem to have become so jaded that they cannot or will not make any effort.

The real big plus has been meeting some really great people, some fellow "students" and instructors. A really colorful group who's spirit helps carry everyone through the bad bits.

I'll be back to reality soon enough.


Catman.

YES!

Managed to get the test in this morning and passed. I'm very happy especially that I get to go home now :-)

almost...

...but not quite. The weather decided to play up a bit again and my test is postponed until tomorrow... One more day to stress and worry... ;-)

Progress!

Managed to squeeze in my required cross country flight today... I'm over the moon... just the test left to go really....