heligirl03 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Why are you here today?To REVERSE THE CASH FLOW! That was the opening line of my CFI checkride last weekend down in Oregon. 20 months, 230TT (PPL, Instr, CPL, CFI), 6.0 in the car, 6.0 with the DPE (2hrs waiting on weather, of course), 1.2 in an unfamiliar a/c at an unfamiliar airport (LOVED both) and a fatty envelope of cash later....I earned my temporary CFI-Heli certificate last Saturday. A few more hours in the Instrument trainer and CFII will be the last of the outgoing cashflow for awhile. Phew. It's nice to have my kitchen table clear of debris for the first time in nearly 2yrs. ~HG03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Real good to hear congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Congratulations. You will now understand what it REALLY means to be broke as a CFI. Have fun,though! Edited November 28, 2008 by helonorth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmmarine Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Congratulations Em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogue Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Congratulations! I'll bet it doesn't seem like 20 months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edspilot Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Congratulations! Now the "real" learning can begin. The first few times up with a new student and you as the new CFI, you are going to say to yourself, "What am I doing here?" Just relax and it will come to you. Enjoy the time. :-) Best wishes, edspilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captkirkyota Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 YAAAAAAAAY Emily! Congrats girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heli.pilot Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Well done... So now you know everything, right? Just wait until someone asks you a question, and expects that you do know everything... CONGRATS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Congrats....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagMan Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Where in Oregon did you do your checkride at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Congratulations! Just a word of safety advice... I was reviewing fatal training accidents on the NTSB website, and almost all of them listed the cause as "failure of the instructor to intervene in a timely manner." Don't be afraid to intervene in too timely a manner. As you gain experience, you can expand your limits. ~Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Way to go Emily! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi 03 this is not a bite at you, but Jeffs post is interesting as he says I was reviewing fatal training accidents on the NTSB website, and almost all of them listed the cause as "failure of the instructor to intervene in a timely manner."(lack of experience??) Don't be afraid to intervene in too timely a manner. As you gain experience, you can expand your limits.The amount of time getting all the qualifications is fairly low, not enough to get a commercial job, other than as a instructor.The way the industry works appear to be somewhat strange we put a low hour pilot in charge of a no hour pilot, and then blame the low hour pilot if something goes wrong.I agree totality with Jeffs remark to get on the controls as soon as YOU feel outside your comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Where in Oregon did you do your checkride at? Checkride at Corvallis. Hi 03 this is not a bite at you, but Jeffs post is interesting as he says I was reviewing fatal training accidents on the NTSB website, and almost all of them listed the cause as "failure of the instructor to intervene in a timely manner."(lack of experience??) Don't be afraid to intervene in too timely a manner. As you gain experience, you can expand your limits.The amount of time getting all the qualifications is fairly low, not enough to get a commercial job, other than as a instructor.The way the industry works appear to be somewhat strange we put a low hour pilot in charge of a no hour pilot, and then blame the low hour pilot if something goes wrong.I agree totality with Jeffs remark to get on the controls as soon as YOU feel outside your comfort zone. The blind leading the blind...just doesn't seem like a good idea, does it. The system is flawed and we all pay the price. I will do everything I can to avoid being one of the statistics. Thanks guys, for caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Glad you follow my feelings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Wow, Wow, Wow...thats all I can say ! Congratulations Em.. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorrodent Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Why are you here today?To REVERSE THE CASH FLOW! That was the opening line of my CFI checkride last weekend down in Oregon. 20 months, 230TT (PPL, Instr, CPL, CFI), 6.0 in the car, 6.0 with the DPE (2hrs waiting on weather, of course), 1.2 in an unfamiliar a/c at an unfamiliar airport (LOVED both) and a fatty envelope of cash later....I earned my temporary CFI-Heli certificate last Saturday. A few more hours in the Instrument trainer and CFII will be the last of the outgoing cashflow for awhile. Phew. It's nice to have my kitchen table clear of debris for the first time in nearly 2yrs. ~HG03 that is fantastic....well done and congratulations! But guess what? You have just become a student again. You will learn more now than anytime heretofore! Cheers, Rotorrodent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congratulations Em!! Getting paid to fly will certainly feel better than paying to fly. Don't be afraid to use some elbow when your student doesn't relinquish control on demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 good job... wow. like the above post, its a new feeling to get paid. I remember my first flight that I got PAID for.. what a awesome feeling, still remember the student and "N" number. have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Ok Em- Cough it up....what ELSE have you got to share ??? Remember the Helicopter group is a very small community ! Congratulations, Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congrats! But, when did the FAA change their policy and start letting girls become CFI's?? haha jk Good Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelebebbel Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Checkride at Corvallis. With Ron? Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfly Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is not a girl that is a Lady Yeeeck adam32 looking to die young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperjess Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Huge congratz Emily! You earned it. And gratz on that OTHER thing too Bet that was one of the best days of your life! Gratz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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