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Texas St. Armadillos

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  1. Had 2nd in-flight lesson on Sunday. Weather has been horrible, so we finally caught a break. Winds were calm (6 knots). Taxi went well. Take-off was normal. We had to turn slightly at about 1,500' ft to dodge some clouds. Got to 3,000', and we performed medium bank turns, Dutch rolls, and slow flight. Apart from coming out of slow flight once, where I accidentally went from full flaps to no flaps. I missed the intermediate notch😮. Did not cause any problems, but my instructor explained to me how important that would be for the checkride. Some clouds had settled in around the airport when it was time to turn back, so we had to request an IFR/ILS landing. We got our altitude and vector and threw on the autopilot for a bit. That was awesome. No wonder the airline guys keep it smooth. Flew through a couple clouds on the approach, and I did my first landing. The airplane and it's passengers all remained intact, so I considered it a very successful first landing. Much less nerve-racking experience than the gusty first lesson. As a golfer, to me, it's about reps and getting comfortable in your environment. This is no different. Next lesson we will be doing a bunch of takeoffs and landings. Looking forward to that.
  2. If I had to guess, I bet Tina Fey will run the show when Lorne retires.
  3. Thanks. I'll try this out. I appreciate you more experienced folks putting up with my stream of thoughts.
  4. The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel. The yoke is not a steering wheel...
  5. We went up yesterday for my first flight lesson. 17 knots, gusting to 23-24. We almost didn't go. My first time taxi was very stressful. Could not get my mind wrapped around keeping the yoke turned into the wind then switching in the opposite direction. I could not keep the wind direction as I made directional changes on the taxiways. In fairness, my mind was racing and I was just trying to get a feel for the rudders and brakes to steer. Wind was straight runway headwind. I did the take off using right rudder to compensate for left tenancies. Due to the wind, we were airborne very quickly. Very bumpy up until about 3k'. Learned quickly to keep my hand on the throttle until 1,500'. Smoothed out at 3k' and we did basic turns. We were going to do some steeper turns and dutch rolls, but with the winds my CFI decided against it. Worked our way back and he did the landing given the conditions. I resumed control for the taxi, and I had noticeably better control of the aircraft (better feel for rudders and brakes). Still need to be more smooth and subtle. My CFI said that this was a trial by fire and that I will not have more difficult conditions than this during my training....so I got that going for me.
  6. Gotcha. There were tiers of pricing based on $ paid down. So, higher rates for less down. I assume that's a common practice.
  7. F-ing poa annua. Anything to treat it with? Will it just take hotter temps? Frustrated here.
  8. I was amused at myself last night when they did the Texans season recap right before their pick. Totally forgot that we lost the first 3, then won the next 9. I had even forgot about the playoff game. I guess that's when you know you have a "blah" team. That, or I'm getting old and losing my memory.
  9. $125 $55 Yes, 172.
  10. Quick update: Got my 3rd Class Medical today. Tomorrow (weather permitting) will be my first lesson in the plane. Will be doing my training with Skypark Aviation out of East Texas Regional.
  11. Thank you, sir.
  12. How bout some runs?
  13. Done with the online ground school. Now studying for the written. Researching CFIs/Flight Schools (Longview area). Will also get my medical in the next couple weeks. Anything to worry about for a 3rd class?
  14. Wear your golf shoes.
  15. Still undefeated.
  16. Brisket, Egg, and Cheese breakfast Taquitos. Freezer section.
  17. Looks like two bald-headed gentlemen trying to escape that dress.
  18. Anybody know what time MLB Network is doing the Astros feature today?
  19. Update. Went ahead and did the $39/month on Fly8MA. Cancelable at any time. With this, you get more Ground School lessons and they give you the endorsement for the written exam once done. Free access didnt. Shouldn't take me more than 4-6 weeks to get through, then I can cancel. Seems like a good deal and a good way to supplement with the PHAK and other material. Flying blind here, pardon the pun.
  20. Watched all 6 episodes of "After Life". Very thought provoking with some genuine laughs sprinkled in. Probably need to watch it again in a month or so. One of the funniest parts, Episode 5 (I think) is the rice pudding scene. Haven't laughed that hard in a while.
  21. Tomahawk.
  22. Thanks, Longhornmaniac8. Adding it to the list.
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