Quality Flight Time
Great flight instructors are sometimes few and far between. Since the new semester has started and I’ve been moved to a defferent CFI, I’ve begun to look at flying a different way. The past instructor I had was a very nice guy, but he was a little lax when it came to making sure I knew what was going on. These past couple solo flights and my dual XC in the C172R have felt good- I feel as though I’m really learning. My understanding of whats going on has improved; no more half-assed eights-on-pylons and chandelles.
I hope the confidence helps me on my checkride (I’m terrible at them), but I still have the written knowledge test to take. Here at SIU, even when you’re not earning another rating, each stage check encompasses a written, and oral exam and a practical (I think). I have my final couple of flights this next week, then its sink or swim time.
