helistar Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Congrats Lindsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 F'N Sweet girl! congrats!! I thought when I read the title it was going to say you made it into WOFT. Hope that statement didn't get you down, it wasn't meant to. With your drive, determination and attitude, you will make it either way. Both sides have their ups and downs. But enough about the future, you did great, and reached a milestone many are only still dreaming about (like me). live the moment and continue to give the rest of us ecouragement. Keep going full throttle ahead or I may catch you... If I can figure this VA crap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 LK has the drive and attitude that CFIs dream about! Although we met long before, she became my student late in the game and we only flew about 15hrs together. That doesn't change my being her biggest cheerleader - way to go girl!!! Smile a lot, make smart decisions and understand your industry Blue Skies from the desert,HG03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 LK has the drive and attitude that CFIs dream about! Although we met long before, she became my student late in the game and we only flew about 15hrs together. That doesn't change my being her biggest cheerleader - way to go girl!!! Smile a lot, make smart decisions and understand your industry Blue Skies from the desert,HG03 This is exactly it - for the mere 15ish hours we flew together, HG03 made a HUGE impact on me (hell, she taught me how to hover!). That's only the surface though. You CFIs out there - just because you aren't flying with someone doesn't mean you can't be there for them. A year ago, when I started this thread and was agonizing over how in the world I was going to get my helicopter career started, Emily (HG03) was ALWAYS there, with encouragement, a realistic perspective, and endless offers to help with ground while I was studying helicopters on my own, with no money to fly. I was not a prospective student. I had no job, was busy with college, wanted to join the military. Absolutely nothing in it for her monetarily - yet she was always available and happy to help! Long story short: here I am a year later with a million opportunities at my fingertips, having conquered the basics of an incredible skill, an entire network of great new friends, and finally doing what I've always dreamed of doing. It's priceless. And...smile a lot? You oughtta see my permagrin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Some pictures and video of the flight: Hovering http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVjcq3AJaI In the pattern http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRVI9jXLqkw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 That's a solid hover Lindsey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Lift Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well done Lindsey. I'm delighted for you. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandace Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi Lindsey! I just read your post, fantastic! I do whatever I can for helicopter time. A few weeks ago I helped out with balancing and got 1.9hrs in the 22! I just got my CFII so have been flying the 44 quite a bit as well. I'm in Wisconsin and stuck in the snow right now, but on Thursday I'm headed down to disassemble the 44 for it's annual inspection. They found out I'm mechanically inclined! If you are ever in Wisconsin look me up and I'll do what I can to hook you up with some 22 or 44 time. Take care and good luck. Kandace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copter doctor Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Lindsey, looked great, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardutah Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 looooong post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 First off-airport solo! BFI-s50 (Auburn)-BFI (How's that for short 'n' sweet, boardutah? ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Screw short and sweet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well, folks: just passed my PPL-H checkride yesterday!!! :lol: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well, folks: just passed my PPL-H checkride yesterday!!! :lol: CONGRATULATIONS!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 So proud, so happy for you! Fly smart, girl, and you know that means more than just when you're on the controls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfish Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Way to go Lindsey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well, folks: just passed my PPL-H checkride yesterday!!! :lol: Congrats Lindsey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helistar Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Awesome... Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalHeliKid Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 RIGHT ARMMMM SISTA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Cool !!!! Congrat's Lindsey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi480B Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Lindsey ... you're an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarantula Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Congrats! Hopefully I'll be doing the same shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafiddle Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congratulations, Lindsey! You've got a great attitude. That alone will take you far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 So when I'm back in WA you're gonna take me flying right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Four months since my last post in this topic... and now I'm a Commercial pilot. That's 100 hours in four months! What a journey, and it's only just begun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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