Category Archives: My Private Pilot Training

Complex Time with a Retractable Gear 172

By Rory | Published: January 10, 2012
A complex aircraft has flaps, retractable landing gear, and an adjustable pitch propeller. Believe it or not, I have used a Groupon more than once to get a flying lesson at a flying school that I would not otherwise have visited. As a result, I have had the opportunity to fly a complex Cessna 172 [...]
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Flying the Mesa Departure from John Wayne

By Rory | Published: January 7, 2011
Up until now, I have only flown to the practice areas south of John Wayne airport. This includes the El Toro practice area as well as the Dana Point practice area. One great thing about flying the same practice areas is that you get accustomed to the landmarks and navigation. Exiting and entering the Santa [...]
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Private Pilot License Update

By Rory | Published: December 17, 2010
Stats: 22.5 hours (time in both Cessna 152 and Cessna 172) 79 Takeoffs and Landings Currently working on: Stalls, Steep Turns, Unusual Attitude Recovery, Instrument (hood work), Radio Communication with Control Tower, SoCal Approach, Ground Control, Clearance Delivery and Flying the Traffic Pattern at KSNA (John Wayne, Santa Ana). About to work on: VOR Introduction, [...]
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