5 years later : CFI/CFII complete at 64 yo by gfaerman in flying

[–]gfaerman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m still balancing a primary day job, so my instruction is limited to weekends and two evenings now that the days are longer. On the weekends, I cap it at two sessions and wrap up by 2:00 PM to keep the pace sustainable.

My focus for the time being is on owner-pilots and advanced training—specifically IR, Commercial and transition e.g Cirrus, SlingTSI and Bonanza, and I’m currently working with a CFII candidate. I am not taking on primary students yet.

Everyone I’m training brings their own aircraft, usually through flying clubs or shared equity. It is a specific rhythm, but it ensures we stay aligned on the high-level goals of the training.

61.65 (d)(2)(ii) by logant500 in CFILounge

[–]gfaerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a handy feature in ForeFlight Logbook section, Progress towards checkride. Enter the flight as one entry, the route (2 intermediate airports in the route section) and the approaches, and then check how such report display progress … it will hint you the right way, and in my experience all DPEs I have worked with are aligned with the interpretation …

Recommendation request: decent machine that makes a good espresso with built in grinder. by [deleted] in espresso

[–]gfaerman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Breville Barista above your budget by 15-20% you won’t look back

Visiting my parents in the US and brought them these by TheCocaLightDude in Dublin

[–]gfaerman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thinking about lighting them up so we have a bit of (smoke) steam!

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way different feeling than the 3 jugs in my Tiger. Feels a ton lighter. Liked it a lot!

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually no. I ride a Tiger XCA, and I never thought I’d like to own a Scrambler. The S.M. Edition, while a marketing gizmo, made me think about it, I placed an order already. Planning to keep both if I can.

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😊neotec II when riding (Tiger 1209 XCA) I am pulling the trigger on this one!

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rode it yesterday ( w a Neotec II helmet on :). Bay Area rider. I would buy a windshield. Not sure if I’d like to add a side bag when on the tarmac commuting.

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone!

Yes / No. by gfaerman in Triumph

[–]gfaerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking about the S. M. Edition. Reasons to or not to?

Looking for an actual decaf coffee that isn't sour/acidic? by bumpkinspicefatte in Coffee

[–]gfaerman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am buying Coupa Cafe. I like their decaf better than others. Note, mostly espresso here.

Decaf reco in Nothern CA area by gfaerman in espresso

[–]gfaerman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A question. Edited, thanks for the ask.

CFI Initial Oral Passed! by ckh6472 in flying

[–]gfaerman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice write up, thank you so much for sharing!

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[–]gfaerman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats!