Originally Posted by
jsfBoat
I'm excited! I have 2 more weeks of just ground, then I start ground & flying. I've already taken the vow of poverty, and have my PB&J sandwiches and Ramenn noodles stockpiled in my kitchen! I think I'll be fine with the spins (I dont get motion sickness). The hardest part so far has been to remember what the thought process of being a brand new flight student is, and how to explain the material in a way that I would've understood on lesson 1. I have too much technical jargon in my mind.
I'm hoping to get a USAFR, or ANG A-10 pilot slot, as I'm in my JR year of College.
When you do the spins, try to have the guy do real spins... not these half turn deals... also if you can get into something that'll do flat or inverted spins.. those are really great for understanding the aerodynamics and c.g. effects of spins... especially developing instincts that'll be of great benefit later when students try to kill you. Instructors get a real disservice when they don't do full spins and different types of spins during the sign-off.
If you feel quesy during spins... you should probably have your man card revoked.