So since I have been lurking for about 6 weeks, I figure it is time to introduce myself.
Name is Loren, I am a bit old to start this but I start ground school next week. I am in a 141 program and cannot wait to start this adventure! I spend 20 years in the Army, as a nurse, paratrooper and other things and just need a change of scenery from the inside of a hospital. I am absolutely new to the aviation world and cannot wait to learn from this firehose!
I have wanted to be in the front end of the aircraft for a long time and I finally have the resources to be able to do this, and I am super pumped! My lead CFI is a retired F4 pilot and most all of the instructors in the school have >5,000 hours. I have met with all the instructors and feel really good about them. I will be learning in C172 and Symphony 160.
I did my introductory flight in the Symphony. I was really really surprised at how responsive the aircraft was to control input. Kind of surprised me at first, but with the CFI, I got comfortable quick. The only thing I am not looking forward to is south Texas in the summer and flying a bug smasher, I don't like to sweat lol. (jk)
I will keep y'all posted on my progress.