Just do it

[fudge80]

I went on my first "real" cross country trip this week. I went from my home airport to a place that would have taken four hours to drive(my wife and two kids drove) for a family vacation with the wifes family.

I was scared to go because the clouds were low the day I left and I didn't like the idea of scud running the 200 air miles to get there but it didn't take long to get past the low clouds and I flew in clear skys half of the way. Landing was not a problem there.

The way back earlier today probably could deserve its own thread, try to beat a large thunderstorm, heavy winds, major turbulence, getting back to my little airport to find the runway shut down due to crack sealing workers, spending a half hour circling calling people on my cell to get them out of the way(they normally just get out of the way when they see a plane). Density altitude of 4000 (my airport is 1600 MSL), wind was 40 degrees off the runway at 17g26. I had my second go around today.

I am pretty low time pilot, but it was a great trip for me. Beautiful scenery, shaved about 6 hours drive time out of my life.

If you are just getting your license and hesitant to actually use it to go somewhere, my advice is........Do It!!!!

Happy flying.

 

[DavidWhite]

First off, congrats on a successful trip, although perhaps more forecast planning in the future isn't a bad idea?

Second off

 

[fudge80]

Thanks for the reply, I got my ppl around 40 hrs in and now I'm only at around 70 hrs. My wife kinda gives me crap about my confidence level. I've never really had a bad experience flying my plane but it still scares the crap out of me sometimes haha.

 

[frfly172]

Well congrats. An airplane can be great fun and a time saver,never forget the old saying,time to spare go by air.

 

[jordane93]

Glad you had a safe trip!

 

[SkyDog58]

First off, congrats on a successful trip, although perhaps more forecast planning in the future isn't a bad idea?

Second off

Uh, is that stupid video really supposed to be considered motivational? That guy seems like a real douche.

 

[DavidWhite]

Uh, is that stupid video really supposed to be considered motivational? That guy seems like a real douche.

Yes, and yes. People have been making fun of him on the Internet since it came out.

 

[ollopa]

You don't think that green screen is there by accident, do you?

 

[somorris]

Glad you had a good trip and made it back safely.

 

[rk911]

...getting back to my little airport to find the runway shut down due to crack sealing workers, spending a half hour circling calling people on my cell to get them out of the way(they normally just get out of the way when they see a plane).

private airfield? no NOTAM regarding the runway work? congratulations on the trip.

 

[SkyDog58]

Yes, and yes. People have been making fun of him on the Internet since it came out.

Well, I do not see anything motivational in it at all and this was the first time that I saw the video. Shows how little I am up on things.

 

[ollopa]

Well, I do not see anything motivational in it at all and this was the first time that I saw the video. Shows how little I am up on things.

Psssh, whatever! I've already walked my cat and scheduled a bear-ride!

 

[still learning]

Uh, is that stupid video really supposed to be considered motivational? That guy seems like a real douche.

Motivational or not it's funny. Let's not be sooooo serious!

After all he does know optimus prime!

 

[SkyDog58]

Psssh, whatever! I've already walked my cat and scheduled a bear-ride!

I have no idea what that is supposed to mean.

Motivational or not it's funny. Let's not be sooooo serious!

After all he does know optimus prime!

Nor that.

 

[ollopa]

I have no idea what that is supposed to mean.

... Didn't watch it through, I guess. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cc18WsYnlfc#t=98

 

[steingar]

I did my first cross country about a week after I passed my check ride. Might have even been the next day. It's what airplanes are there for.

A pity about the stupid video. Labeouf is actually a very talented actor, transforming robot movies aside.

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

I did my first cross country about a week after I passed my check ride. Might have even been the next day. It's what airplanes are there for.

A pity about the stupid video. Labeouf is actually a very talented actor, transforming robot movies aside.

What is your avatar?
been driving me nuts for awhile.

 

[steingar]

What is your avatar?
been driving me nuts for awhile.

A little Origami man holding up a paper airplane in supplication.

 

[Henning]

Thanks for the reply, I got my ppl around 40 hrs in and now I'm only at around 70 hrs. My wife kinda gives me crap about my confidence level. I've never really had a bad experience flying my plane but it still scares the crap out of me sometimes haha.

It should, but we go anyway.