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    New ppl, question regarding flight following

    I appreciate all the replies and good advise. Weather knocked me out of my flight today and tomorrow isn’t looking too good either, but I’m looking forward to applying what I’ve heard here soon. Thanks again!
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    New ppl, question regarding flight following

    I’m in Charlotte. Flying out of EQY for now. Hoping to buy in the not to distant future. I’m looking for hanger space and not having much luck so far.
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    New ppl, question regarding flight following

    Thanks for all the replies. Looking forward to getting a few of these under my belt.
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    New ppl, question regarding flight following

    Just passed my check ride and I’m planning some xc’s to build confidence and time for ir. Most of these first flights are to uncontrolled fields, out and back with just a stop and go, and I plan to use flight following. My question is this: As I near my destination, should I inform ATC that...
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    Longest student pilot ... ever?

    The biggest difference for me this time around is that I’m acutely aware of my own mortality! At 17 I practiced stalls solo without a second thought. And my home field was a 1700’ grass strip on an island, no problem. Fast forward 35 yrs and stalls garner a little more of my attention and I’m...
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    Longest student pilot ... ever?

    I recommend Aerowood highly. Plenty of A/C to choose from, from Champs to Cirrus to light twin including 7 or 8 172’s. The school seems to be run very well and has a good selection of instructors. The airport is a nice facility also. I have no negative comments at all.
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    Longest student pilot ... ever?

    Did my training out of Monroe, KEQY. I live in Charlotte.
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    Longest student pilot ... ever?

    Passed my ppl check ride this week! Started training in 1983 at the age of 17 with my dad as my instructor. Got about halfway thru before I got distracted and quit. Pretty sure a girl was involved. Anywho, fast forward 35 yrs and I decided to get back to it. Training was a blast, but it...
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