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Yep. I’ve greased the wheels (assessment from my CFI, not self praise) on 02 several times when flying dual. But there are times when I haven’t and he’s had to step in - particular when there is an unfavorable crosswind. I’ve done the same on 20 as well, but crosswinds get me.

It’s true. Runway ends are not visible from either end. What’s more, the owner has placed a couple of cones on either side of the runaway (02) that are used as ‘go around’ markers. If you aren’t wheels down by then, you go around. I’ll be honest, I love this airport for many reasons...

I certainly appreciate your straightforwardness. Something has got to change (like someone else pointed in this thread earlier). I plan to have an honest discussion with my CFI in the next few days. I want to understand how much of this stagnation is ‘me’ vs. my training.

That is like sharing my home address ;) ButI have to back up my posts with real data so I get it. The airpot is 7S3 and I fly a C172M or C172P. Runway 02 is 'easier' though it is still a short runway. Runway 20 is challenging because of the trees that need to be cleared...

Very good perspective. The good news is that none of my landings involved blown out tires, glasses falling off, or any kind of damage. Last week (when I started this thread) just were a bit bumpier than I would like and last week my CFI had to step in to assist once or twice, which is what I was...

I agree. I know that the part 61 approach allows you to learn at your own pace, but I wish my CFI had put more structure around my learning. With that said, I share responsibility here as well. I am trying to change that now.

I agree with you and that would have been the plan. Unfortunately the airport I fly out of is very small airport with a small landing strip and challenging approach. When my CFI is comfortable that I can land in this airport, he will let me fly missions from it. Right now, we fly to a larger...

That is a fair point.

Great comments. I am fairy new to soloing so right now, we fly to a larger airport and my CFI gets out. This is how I did my first solo and my towered airport solo. My home base airport where the flight school is is a very small and challenging, so my CFI has not yet allowed me to solo here. My...

That’s a pretty strong statement. Would you be willing to back it up? I’m curious

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has responded. I feel better and appreciate all your positive words of encouragement. Flying has been an incredibly exiting, humbling and rewarding experience for me. It truly is the biggest curveball I have thrown at my life and I love it so much...

I am 100+ hrs into my PPL training. I know that this is way more than what most people would take but I have taken the approach of wanting to be proficient vs. meeting the basic requirements for training. I have soloed (4 times, so far) and completed several PPL 'missions' including my dual...

I have considered in-person ground school, but my CFI says that I can learn using study materials. I have purchased access to the Sporty's Private Pilot learn to fly course. But found like the video's are fairly high-level. I have not looked at the FAA test prep sections yet and will do that soon.

Hello :) I am a student pilot getting ready to start prepping for my written test. I have already soloed and in the process of completing all other PPL requirements. I am hoping to take and pass the written test in June / July and then plan my checkride for August. I am looking for help with...

I am in Beaverton, OR. I fly out of 7S3.

I use a GoPro, three, in fact. Here's why: I want to document this amazing journey and experience of learning how to fly. This is not something I thought I would ever do, not at 49 so I want to capture all the interest moments and sights. So far, I have recorded some really cool videos of...