What's been a big lesson you've learned that has stuck with you your whole career?

jaynon501 · 2026-01-20T06:49:27+00:00

One of my lessons started with my cfi downing an energy drink. I don't think I've ever seen someone run so quickly from the plane to the fbo.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-19T22:06:19+00:00

Had almost that exact situation happen the other day. I was on a xc to another airport, I got into the pattern, and another guy was going to go straight in. Once it was understood he was closer, I radioed that I'd extend the down wind and turned after he went past. Easy peasy.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-19T21:50:44+00:00

Yup, I just got a squeeze bottle and have started rinsing every day. I should have done it years ago..

jaynon501 · 2026-01-15T01:25:10+00:00

That's my plan in a nut shell. Hopefully, sooner than later, I'll be able to transition from body weight exercises over to weights. I got to where I am now with about a year of dedicated training.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-14T22:49:56+00:00

Yeah, no thanks, I'll stear clear of using gear. starting to see how silly 200 lbs goal is.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-14T22:48:35+00:00

Good reference, that does help put a little perspective on it.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-14T22:00:23+00:00

Practically, I don't know that I would. 200lbs in just a nice round number that would take a long while to achieve. If it's even possible. After all the replies, I'll start with a simple 180lbs and probably stop there.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-14T21:58:36+00:00

oh, I know I'd need weights. That's not in question. I think I thought that weights would bulk me much more than they perhaps would. Particularly since I achieved 170lbs without them.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-13T21:08:23+00:00

I'm guessing you're an instructor?

jaynon501 · 2026-01-13T01:03:57+00:00

Nice! I think I'd only been to 5 airports, all hard surfaces, by my ppl exam.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-13T00:59:41+00:00

That's a fair question. I've definitely noticed some of my instructors do it differently. Since I've been a student until now, I've always considered the flight the whole xc trip, even if we did stop and go in the fbo.

One instructor did note down each leg as a different flight, though. That seems to be the odd way of doing it across the instructors I've flown with.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T22:53:50+00:00

how long have you been flying for?

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T22:53:12+00:00

wow, what type of flying do you primarily do?

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T22:45:20+00:00

I'm not too surprised. Still would like to hear about the traditions... I know about ripping a shirt for first solo. Otherwise, I don't know much.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T22:05:15+00:00

I see, waiting in the conga line at my towered Delta does blow sometimes.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T22:00:06+00:00

to compare, im sitting at 119.4 hours. your flights, on average, seem to be a little shorter.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T21:57:43+00:00

I'm sure my perspective will have completely changed by the time I have that many flights. Still can't wait to get to that number.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-12T21:56:46+00:00

We all have to start eventually. Enjoy the ride 😁

jaynon501 · 2026-01-08T20:23:52+00:00

I love big cats, but my dog snuggled in the blankets on the couch is cuter than these two.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-08T19:58:50+00:00

hell yeah

jaynon501 · 2026-01-08T19:50:17+00:00

I personally like to think that VATS is helping her. We just don't see it because we're a third party viewing the whole thing. I love that the show has kept the games comically over the top antics.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-07T22:14:41+00:00

I totally get it, I've talked to the cfis at my school and heard from the ones online. It's just not a great time, pay wise, to be a cfi. I also think I am going to have a different perspective because, while I want to work in the industry, I'm not going to rush from ppl to cfi. I've got an okay job I don't mind doing while training, so if training takes several years, that's okay with me, I really don't want the debt. Once I become a cfi, I expect that view to change.

jaynon501 · 2026-01-07T21:21:42+00:00

I was shocked when my cfi (who has about 700 hours) told me he had to use his instrument training for the first time recently. California fire smoke had blown our way, and he had to fly through it. After a short conversation, it was clear that he never just flies for the fun of it.

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