johndl Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hello all Well, here I am at nearly 50! Finally got the kids off my hands, and I have started flying lessons - had my 4th lesson today (climbing and descending) in a Jabiru LSA at Georgetown TAS. I hope I get better in a hurry! It is fun though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decca Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hello johndl, welcome to our forums. You'll get there mate. Regards, Decca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyWalter Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hi there, Johndl There are a few of us in the same boat. I'm closer to 50 than 40 and after this morning I'm 8 lessons in. It's overwhelming for the first half dozen (well it was for me) but even now it's starting to come together. Enjoy the ride and keep us up to date with your progress. Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 G'day John, welcome :thumb_up: You'll love it... keep at it and it will all fall into place eventually. :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Welcome John, have fun in your flying journey mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hi there, JohndlThere are a few of us in the same boat. I'm closer to 50 than 40 and after this morning I'm 8 lessons in. It's overwhelming for the first half dozen (well it was for me) but even now it's starting to come together. Enjoy the ride and keep us up to date with your progress. Cheers Mick Mick Thanks for that - it really is a steep learning curve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Great to have you here John.I've just sat and passed my BAK today and hopefully am on the run to the finish line. But I clearly remember the first flights as the most stressful thing I've ever done. It does get better and even more enjoyable and to echo CFICare, I often ask myself why I didn't start this earlier. Congrats on passing your BAK! I'm looking forward to the day when I can enjoy the scenery, instead of looking at gaugesi_dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Welcome John, have fun in your flying journey mate Cheers mate, thanks for that:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 the only thing you will ask yourself J is...."why didn't I do this earlier??"Welcome aboard....it's a great journey Cheers, thanks mate - it certainly is challenging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Welcome John, have fun in your flying journey mate Thanks Dazza, its a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rescue Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Pretty much the same story with me with regard age and family. I have to say I am really 'allowing' myself to enjoy the experience and have made an effort not to stress out over reaching perfection immediately. I have started circuits and first ones were shockers but now I am gettingt he hang of it and reckon I am improving rapidly. ( I have found the strip everytime ). Keep having fun and lets us know how you go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 G'Day Rescue I must admit that it's much harder than I thought! I'm just looking forward to the day when I can actually enjoy the experience, and not be so concerned about the mechanics of flying. Circuits look hard...lots to do and remember. At least you can find the strip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndl Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Cheers mate thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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