Originally Posted by
xjtguy
Agree with everything you said, except the LGA Expressway visual. For some reason, guys make it out like it's rocket surgery or you're trying to land on the freaking moon or something.
It's NOTHING more than a standard pattern with 45 degree entry point (DIALS/"the tanks"), a downwind (the expressway), and turn points for base and final (the TWO Home Depots in Flushing).
There are TWO home depots in flushing???
And what's a rocket surgery??
Those two are probably the hardest visuals. I could def see a new guy be a little intimidated. But do it 2-3 times and you'll be fine.
Having good attitude is most important. Not being a pain in the neck to your partner in training and knowing when to shine and when to shut up. We're all type A personalities so try to take it down a notch. The more cocky a person is, the more I see him/her struggle then blames everyone else for their inabilities to live up to their own stellar expectations.