Congrad. Yes, that is a great feeling and one you will not forget. Way to go. Bob

Thanks to every for the overwhelming response. It was an awesome feeling, I actually spent most of today checking the weather to make sure it will be good enough to fly this weekend.

patrol guy wrote:Hooznext - when you are ready for that long cross country into a grass strip, head to OH82 and stop at Graham Field! That is north of Zanesville. John

I'll definitely get down there sometime.

rogerapfeifer wrote:when you get some hours under your belt come to alaska and see how beautiful the earth really is.

I have a friend that lives in Girdwood, AK. I'd love to get up there to visit him sometime and get some flying in.

d.grimm wrote:Congrats, you must be persistent to get it done in the northwest Ohio weather. Cub flying when it get's warm!
Dave

I haven't forgot your offer, you'll hear from me in a few weeks when it gets warmer. I'm hoping to get time this summer to get my tail wheel endorsement.

Skystrider wrote:That means it is about time to start looking at buying your own aircraft. Have you ever asked "What's a Maule?"

I've been looking at buying a plane for twenty years. Although I promised my wife I would rent for the first year to figure out exactly what type and how much flying I will do. I've been looking at everything from an M5 to a 182 to a 206. Just not really sure what I want to do. We have a guy at 1G0 that has an M7, I've never been up in one and would like to see if I can get "invited" up sometime. Being 6'3" 275lbs there are some planes that are just not an option.

Jr.CubBuilder wrote:Now the work starts though, keep grinding at it.

I have the plane and my instructor scheduled for three hours a day for every Saturday and Sunday for the month of March. After daylight savings time kicks in, I plan to get an hour or so after work once or twice a week for solo work. My goal is to have that piece of paper by June '08.

Again, thanks to everyone, I lurk around a lot listening to all of you and hope to get a lot of time in quick once I get my own bird. Fortunately my wife is currently very into the idea of a Maule with Bushwheels or an amphib. The saga continues, we'll see what happens from here.

hooznext wrote: Fortunately my wife is currently very into the idea of a Maule with Bushwheels or an amphib. The saga continues, we'll see what happens from here.

You have a wife that wants you to buy a Maule with bushwheels or floats??????????You must be a newlywed!!! Keep Her!!!!!!

There is something special about the time you open that envelope and take that plastic card out and look at it. The picture of Orville and Wilbur Wright on it makes it that much more special. When you compare the number of private pilots with the population of the USA. As said before you are in a select group of men and women. Bob

skybobb wrote:take that plastic card out and look at it.

Bobb, I figued you one of those old guys who still has the paper licence

iceman wrote:You must be a newlywed!!! Keep Her!!!!!!

Actually 19 years now, she pretty much lets me do what I want within reason, so I plan to keep her happy for a long time.

If mama ain't happy.....need I continue?

Congrats Hooznext! It's a feeling you won't soon forget. I couldn't stop laughing during my first solo trip around the patch.

Joe.

hooznext wrote:

iceman wrote:You must be a newlywed!!! Keep Her!!!!!!

Actually 19 years now, she pretty much lets me do what I want within reason, so I plan to keep her happy for a long time.

If mama ain't happy.....need I continue?

well don't waste any time. Start looking and arranging financing now. You never know when they might change their mind. ...By the way you just missed a M5 210 on Ebay. It was up for sale with a buy it now price of $43,500. Pretty good price I'd say.

Take your time in deciding what bird to buy. Fly in as many types and makes as you can and pick ppls brains (remembering that they are all prejudiced toward what they fly.....lol). Your first goal must be getting the ticket. A major factor in what type of bird you get will be what will you do with it? Answer this question before you start seriously looking. Meanwhile absorb all the info you can and enjoy hell out of what you are doing.

whee wrote:

skybobb wrote:take that plastic card out and look at it.

Bobb, I figued you one of those old guys who still has the paper licence

Naw, it's chiseled on a stone tablet!

Naw, it's chiseled on a stone tablet!

That cuts down on useful load!