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- čas přidán 11. 02. 2024
- I've been experiencing some setbacks lately and I wanted to share it here to see if others can relate, and see if sharing it might also encourage others if they feel similarly.
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From a 26 year old CFI/ A&P: The greatest thing I’ve done so far this year is I finally deleted the last of my social media. (Only CZcams now). No more comparing myself to others.
My words of encouragement is this: don’t compare yourself to others, strive to be the greatest and safest pilot/ mechanic you can be, trust the journey, remember your roots, be patient (it’s a lot of work), don’t stop learning, and HAVE FUN!
Not having any aviation community early on for me is why I started the Midlife Pilot Podcast. You have to have people that understand the nuances of the myriad of aviation challenges - and now I do!
I’m so glad you did, Brian! As a midlife pilot, I also felt alone on my aviation journey. Thank you both for putting yourselves out there for us introverts to find 😊
Thanks for sharing Charlie
You are an honest person
Brian love your podcast. Signed up on Patreon last week. Keep up the great work!
Love it. I've heard good things about your podcast. Someone mentioned it to me the other day. Congrats!
@@AirplaneAcademy join us sometime!
I've LITERALLY gone through EVERYTHING you mentioned too this winter. Haven't flown in over 2 months. Maintenance is what's been killing me. Regarding the "comparison" issue, I'm sure you feel that pressure significantly more than we do as you are creating content. For me, at least, content consumption is filler for when I can't fly. Frustration around flying is about my circumstances only. While ALL generations have succumbed in some manner to comparing themselves to others (eg "Keeping up with the jones's" is an OLD expression), the younger generations have it 10x worse with social media. I at least was an adult by the time the internet hit the scene and we knew 99% of it were lies and fake- an assumption that still serves me well. "Trust but verify" only works with face to face interactions. For the internet it's more "Distrust UNTIL you can verify". Your advice is solid and the video is appreciated. We need to stop living as if the present is the norm. "This too shall pass" gets me through almost any hard time. It ALL passes. It's not fun. You may wish the situation never happened... but it did... but it will pass. Keep controlling what YOU can control and move forward.
You are not alone. Working on my private the past few months has been frustrating. Weather is a major factor, but regular life gets in the way. Your practical approach to self analysis and mental health is interesting to me. Having a spreadsheet to track your input and output is an eye opener to me. Never thought of it. Will give it a try.
Resonates 100%. I've been working on my IFR and had really hoped to have it by the end of 2023. Two mechanical issues, getting COVID, a long annual, and shitty weather have meant I've only gotten a few hours of instruction in the last four months. I'm sitting here now 2.5 CFII Sim Instrument hours away from checkride and now my CFII is out of town. It's hard to be patient and not compare yourself to others but I'm trying.
182 owner myself and I am a subscriber to your channel because of that. I was logging a couple of biz trips last week and noticed I didn't fly once in January. I thought about that for a few minutes and reflected on what I had learned in the past month. I had re-read a few of my flight manual supplements and learned a few things on my Aerocruze AP that I didn't know how to do. My point is: even though I might not be flying I am still learning, and felt good about that.
Hope this perspective helps!!
Jeff
You are not alone, I TOTALLY relate to this. I'm still a student pilot, but the recent past (couple of months) have been fraught with weather cancellations, personal illness, family illness work, you name it. It WILL take a turn for the better. Believe it. You produce valuable content for us, and I for one deeply appreciate all you do. Thanks, and keep up the great work. Can't wait to see you back up in the skies again! 😊
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Nice work! Everyone experiences these types of setbacks. Appreciate the honesty👍
Great advice Charlie!
Thank you for this video! I appreciate the encouraging words.
I love your videos because you are so real. You are not afraid to say I make mistakes and hide the not so camera-ready parts of life. Thank you for being an honest person!
Thank you! Trying to keep it real here
This doesn't just happen with flying. When I got my license back in 2004, I really struggled with periods of bad weather. Then I had one of the scariest experiences of my life. My son and I were itching to get from Nashua, NH to Philly, and got to the airport to find the plane we were renting (182RG) covered in snow. It took a couple hours to get it cleaned off and heated up. While I was doing my preflight, I asked my son to add a quart of oil, and between us we left the cap off after he filled it. My fault - I was the PIC. As we took off, I got a windshield full of oil and had to declare an emergency and land in a slip so I could see out the side window to line up on the landing. The problem was the rush that was induced by not having flown for a while and it created a stupid emergency. I learned from that incident that you have to be extremely vigilant about allowing yourself to get too caught up in the emotion of missing out on doing what you want to do.
I have had the same sort of experiences riding my motorcycle or taking the motorhome out. Being aware of the rush to fulfill a desire is essential, especially when you are taking a calculated risk with something like flying or riding a motorcycle.
cheers mate. keep on keepin on
So good to see your encouraging CZcams video. I have not flown in SIX MONTHS!!!! Four of those months I was out of the country teaching. Since I've been back, my plane has been in the shop getting avionics upgrades. However, I have been studying. Later this week I will take the Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) written. Hopefully, next week my plane will be ready and I'll resume IFR training. All this is to say that, even when we can't fly, we can continue to learn. Keep the videos coming. You are a keeper!
Everything you have mentioned resonates with me. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing here. Keep our chins up!
Hey man! I'm doing my CPL training in the North-East and have been struggling all winter with weather and it definitely makes me feel like I'm making no progress some days/weeks. Just need to keep your head up and think of all the accomplishments we've made to this point. WE ALL GOT THIS
Thank you.
This is definitely a general feeling and reaction to the unusual circumstances we have experienced in the last couple of years. Staying positive and adaptable and socially connected is helpful. You are terrific!
Thanks so much have been in the same place with my training at 49.
Love the background office set up behind you!! And thanks for sharing. I’m working on preparing for my CFI checkride right now and it’s been taking me 3x as long as all the other milestones have up to this point. It has been discouraging at times. I appreciate your perspective!
it took me 18 months to get my CFI when you throw in wasted time with not a good fit flight schools taking a while then finding the right fit...but still trying to do with with a day job...so it is ok
Stumbled on your channel. Fully relatable. All non-pro pilots will experience this.
That said let’s get hard core honest for a minute. If you couldn’t go out and fly a private pilot checkride tomorrow, you are not proficient enough to meet the MINIMUM safety standard for your certificate.
With that in mind, does that deprioritize other things in your life to maintain your proficiency for taking your family or other passengers aloft?
Having flown non professionally other than as a CFI since the 90s, I see the proficiency level of recreational pilots at Flight Reviews. Some understand the checkride was a MINIMUM standard and some don’t.
This was the number one concept I learned over all these years from a former Naval Aviator and lifelong CFI.
Don’t accept minimum standards.
You’re either taking a flying break and planning your recovery to at least MINIMUM standards with a CFI, or you’re maintaining well above MINIMUM proficiency. The shadowy inbetween is where recreational pilots - some of them CZcamsrs (having a podcast or CZcams channel doesn’t factor into your personal proficiency whatsoever) who have harmed themselves and others - get hurt. Bad.
Make a decision. Prioritize proficiency today. Above all else. Or officially take a break and return to recreational flying when you can commit to it.
Tough words. I know. Been there. Done it. Multiple times. All intended in care and love.
Don’t be the pilot who couldn’t pass a checkride tomorrow loading the airplane to the gills with immediate family and blasting off on a trip. Just don’t.
Triple don’t if you fly a twin.
I’ve seen it hurt people. Bad.
Cheers. Go fly!
Oh man! This video felt like a hug. Me, I’ve had a pretty unique and different ride when it comes to aviation, I have struggled with everything more than anyone I know. I have been trying to finish my hours for 6 years, maybe 7. Since I’m the only one that supports me financially I haven’t had a smooth ride and there has been a lot of setbacks. I try to learn from each one and make the most of it by studying theory and regrouping but it’s hard not compare myself with others that fly many times a week and maybe finish flight training in a year, when it’s taken me almost a decade. But seeing that we all have struggles and we all have a different journey truly feels like I’m not alone and that is completely worth it. I’ve never given up and I never will.
Thanks for sharing that here... I'm glad the video could encourage you in some way. Hang in there!!
Yup. Last couple years have been rough trying to get back into flying. Life gets in the way. Keep at and don’t give up. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
It happens! Every December / January I get into a funk thinking I'm never going to get a chance to fly again. Then you get a clear sky day where everything aligns and I get out into the air again. The days are getting longer, Spring is coming.
I am a VFR only Microlight (fix wing) pilot in the UK. I have managed to only fly 2 hours this year in Jan and am now at the point that I feel like I need to fly with an instructor for 1 or 2 hours to shake off the rust/combat the skill fade. Due to work and aircraft availability that won't be until March.
I have had flights planned every weekend for the past 4 weeks but mainly due to weather and even because the airfield (Barton EGCB) was closed due to water logged grass runways, I have had to cancel one flight after another. Very frustrating :(
Same here. Haven’t flown over the past 2 months for the same reasons you mentioned
This winter seems to be one of the worst for flying, I’m currently working on my Instrument Rating and I’m finding out how quickly my scan goes away (I’m 64yo though) I treat the no go days as part of my training as well, patience is a virtue!! I also believe in the adage that it’s not our plan, it’s his plan and things always happen for a reason. Work has had its issues too!! Hang in there and offer it up when you’re struggling, you’ll be amazed at the response you get! Spring is on the way! Hang in there brother!!
thanks so much! Agreed. And winter flying is great except for the ice.... I'll take the cold over the Texas heat but the downside is that pesky ice that REALLY grounds a flight.
always keep going charlie never give up, i enjoy your channel very much. Im working on my commercial rating and my CFI certifications while working a full time job and trying to patch together a failing relationship.
Thanks for the encouragement!
We all have set backs and we all go through periods where we feel like we are standing on quicksand and continue to sink. It helps me to set goals with realistic timeframes. Clawing and scratching our way out of the doldrums makes us appreciate the times “we are on a roll” all the more. Chin up, things will get better. These times we struggle make us stronger.
Last flight was four plus months ago.
Thanks for this video.
Oh man, been trying to finish up my instrument, it has been the most challenging training ever.
same here brother
Welcome to life... "You are not alone"
I have had some of those setbacks myself recently. Here in southeast Michigan we had a several week period of IFR or low IFR weather combined with freezing temperatures. The weather finally improved but it's still spotty--it's absolutely beautiful right now but I'm stuck at my desk doing the job that pays for fuel so no flying for me today--and we're supposed to return to cloudy and cold conditions by the weekend. To top it off my plane is about to go in for annual and there are a couple of large items that I'll be having taken care of so the annual will take longer than it would in a mythical perfect world where inspections never raise issues and there are never any squawks. But if there is ever a good time for maintenance setbacks it's this time of year. I'm cautiously optimistic that spring, summer, and autumn will provide me with much better weather and that the maintenance I'm taking care of now will leave me with a plane that is ready to fly whenever I am.
Working towards my PPL and had hoped to be done by December. Then hit weather halts, airplane maintenance, instructor had medical issues, my dog had medical issues and I've had to reschedule my long XC three times because of it. Forward is the only pathway available. I'll get there. Just will take longer than anticipated.
Can totally relate to this. Just the same here in the UK. We’ve had bad weather since October last year. Very few VFR flying windows have been available. I have had all the same thoughts as you. 👍
good news got my CFI Halloween...but have not taught outside of ground yet...weather, work, flu B, holidays, family stuff, flu A.....etc.......but had time to study to pass the CFII test with a 98 and I figured out how to teach the stuff which made me learn to picture concepts better like pressure levels
So timely, and true for me as well. Interruptions due to weather, family issues, maintenance/upgraded avionics, shared ownership in the Cessna Hawk XP. Still hopeful of moving forwards soon, continuing to study for IFR, taking ground school, reviewing videos. I love flying and aviation, so success is assured! Your. Moments are helpful. Thanks.
In any endeavor, kindness towards yourself will keep you motivated. You are the only person who has 100% visibility into your intentions AND actions.
To achieve greatness you must hold yourself accountable, but you also cannot guilt and shame your way to greatness. Good luck to you.
Like many other comments note, you aren't alone. Up in WI, it's been almost constant low ceilings and at least for me whenever the sun comes out I seem to have other commitments. Haven't been able to log time since late December but this too shall pass. Still looking forward to some big goals (CFI/CFII) this year!
Amen I feel the same way I feel the same way in trucking😮
Your channel is definitely a tailwind on my journey as a (student) pilot
Awesome!! I'm glad it's been encouraging to you. Thanks for sharing.
So in the last 75 days or so, I've been down for maintenance 4x and weather about 8. So yeah it sucks! I'm with you!
I have had a few setbacks the past couple of months. I injured my hip, then the weather, then work, etc. I fell out of my IFR currency and couldn’t schedule with a safety pilot to get my currency up…the list goes on. My point is you have to stay the course.
All I have left is checkride prep.. and I haven’t flown for 3 months. Oh joy
The last time I flew was in October 2017. My setback came in early 2018 when I lost a very good paying job, was unemployed for 8 months, and when I finally got a job it paid over $20K less per year than I was making (despite being the best paying place in the region for the type of work I could do aside from the place where I lost my job). After my mortgage and expenses I was literally just breaking even each month, and on top of that during the plague every flight school within 50 miles of me closed down so even if I could afford it there's nowhere to rent. Affording an airplane is out of the question, so all my knowledge of aviation has been stagnating and fading in my memory. Lack of money to afford flying anymore is the biggest hurdle.
Iv seen it even as a student pilot aiming for my private. There’s been a few times where a gap grows between my last flight making it harder to get back into a routine. Especially the thought of wasting money from having to redo lessons or even loosing hope if you struggle with getting a routine after evens happen causing you not to fly.
Damn this channel is becoming a mix of aviation, personal improvement, and entrepreneurship.
Not the only facing weather issues; I fly once a week, and January essentially was a trash month. Currently prepping for solo, and flying with the chief CFI before, she is tough as nails. I'll admit she's cracked me before, and she had to remind me to be kind to myself (had the mindset, one wrong move and the maneuver is failed). Probably over the last couple of months, I've started to realize the "it's not a 100-yard dash, but a marathon" to help ground myself.
Regardless, over the past couple years, I've learned so much, and a prior CFI recommend that I get my Advanced Ground Instructor rating (no problem passing). I've also had the opportunity to teach the aviation merit badge to ~40 scouts (using foreflight, nearly everyone wanted to download it). After teaching, I legitamilty felt I did a good teaching, being able to apply what I've learned so far, to help the next generation get interested in aviation.
As a fellow 182 owner and aviation CZcamsr from across the pond in England, I’m having EXACTLY the same frustrations at the moment. Stay strong! Aviation requires commitment.
Thanks Charlie - you're way more fun to listen to than me! Love your accent. Cheers
I don't own an airplane or even have my PPL yet, but every day I try to take some small step toward making my vision a reality. There are four seasons. We shouldn't expect to reap a harvest during winter. Every seasons has a purpose and we can make the most of each. Last few months it's been all about working hard, but things will start to come to fruition soon. Thanks for the genuine and quality content to keep us learning and staying inspired!
Hey man, don't beat yourself up on the negative things in life, look at all the other blessings in life, and you're almost at 100k! so thats something to lighten up the mood.
thank you!
This sounds A LOT like me during the last year. Struggled to fly the last year mostly because of weather. The summers were super windy and the winters were just constant rain all the time. Add to that aircraft availability with planes being fully booked weeks in advance and maintenance issues on the planes and one plane also almost getting written off. There were times that I didn't fly for over 2 months because of this. Illness, instructors leaving for the airlines and flight schools just being too busy or unable to help you has also been frustrating. I was hoping to have my CPL and IR by now, but I'm still far away from that. I now moved to flight school with better weather and more airplanes so we'll see what happens.
I needed to see this today. It’s been a crappy time, not getting many hours because of weather since Christmas. Another lesson cancelled just this morning, so I hopped on Microsoft flight simulator to do the same route this morning at least, but it still sucks not actually flying. And MSFS doesn’t count towards the 1500 lol. Needed this encouragement today though, thanks.
Hey, worry less! Here is what a lot of owners underestimate: maintenance. My own aircraft is on extended annual/upgrade. Prop went for overhaul mid Nov 2023 and is just back. Few avionic upgrades and its going to take days to sort out. Also working on two other aircraft with avionic upgrades. One is over 100 hours in and the other is going to be worse. We are flying vintage machines. If they were cars we would only go to shows on dry days! Other set backs to overcome: rebuilding an aircraft after it hit power lines! Rebuilding an aircraft that was never built correctly the first time round! Motto: if it was easy, everyone would be doing it! It’s all worthwhile when you’re off terra firma!
Yeah. Sometimes you are running as fast as you can and are still losing ground. This will eventually pass. It's deflating but all part of the process. Hang in there!
I'd be really interested in seeing videos of what aircraft maintenance you can do as an owner, it's as big a part of aviation as flying but seems to be under represented.
I think the most important thing is not to put too much pressure on yourself, I'm working long hours farming at the moment and have just told myself, look work has to come first, and flying will have to go on the back burner. When I'm ready to get back in the air after a break I'll get my instructor to come up with me and do some refresher training. General aviation is not commercial where refresher/currency training is provided all the time so you should budget for that as a private pilot, the money I spent with my instructor working on crosswinds was well worth it
Thanks Chris. I put a lot of pressure on myself! Hard to take it off. So I agree with what you're saying.
You are definitely not alone my good friend! We all go through difficult time like today. I just got a letter from FAA saying that I have to send back all my medical exams to be reviewed after they granted me with a third class medical for over a year, so I’m thinking why did I get the third class MEDICAL and now they want to review it? For the record this is now the fourth time this happened before I got my PPL. They set me back for whole entire year waiting for them to exam my medical records twice a setback that cost me thousands of dollars because I had to do the PPL course twice, but as we all know, God is in control and there’s ways of learning from the past that these times of trouble won’t last. Stay strong my friend. God bless you.
You’re far from alone! I began flying in 1991 and found myself unable to fly for years. Long story, Boring details. I managed to get back in the air during 2013, and had to quit again around 2015. Extremely discouraging to say the least. At 64 now, it seems unlikely I’ll get another opportunity so I take some comfort in the memories and the fact that I was able to fly at all. You’re young,and capable. Hopefully everything comes all the way back around for you. Best fortune!
Thank you for the encouragement and for sharing this here!
From my perspective southeast on I-45 from you, I'm a little frustrated that, since earning my Instrument Rating in August, the weather when I schedule a flight (I still rent) has either been well below my personal new-to-IFR minimums (or flat-out below even Low IFR), or "clear and a million." I'm maintaining currency by flying with a safety pilot, but it would be nice to get some real IMC time. On a positive note, I flew my 100th Young Eagle in December and about 10% of the YE kids I've flown over the past four years have gone on to pursue their Private Pilot Certificate and some are closing in on ATP and hoping to fly for the airlines. You have a lot of people out here who enjoy your videos and appreciate what you do.
Mee too!! Big set back in november-december-january due to bad weather and lack of available DPE (I was ready to do my PPL checkride since mid-november 2023, and still haven't done it yet...)... I felt discouraged cuz wx was shit again back from the holidays and i was running pretty low on money... But fortunately talked with some friends and my instructor also encouraged me to get back at it once wx improves and after some nice practice flights I'm ready again for my checkride! Lack of DPE is unfortunate and we cannot do anything about, so like Charlie said just focusing on my inputs for now fly regularly and hopefully have an appointment shortly 😊Let's go everyone!
Literally can relate so much to this as a new pilot. In September I got my LAPL (European light aircraft license) and I still haven’t gotten the chance to fly with it yet, which may sound really surprising. But because of reasons from the Irish weather flooding the grass runway to being busy with school, it’s just been almost impossible to get a flight in. It kills me but I hope I can get to use my licence soon
I was just done with my license end of last year and know its exactly this time. Now everything feels so much slower. I am patiently waiting for the summer season to actually start flying.
Yeah...setbacks. I'm probably closer in age to your dad, but, I'm trying to advance a retirement career in flying. It (meaning the setbacks...) started with the six month annual I sat through while a paperwork snag got sorted out on the new to me Cherokee I bought....then, here in Southern Ontario - as with much of the Northeastern US we had to deal with forest fire smoke, zero visibilities on otherwise perfectly clear days! Even the night hours were unflyable?!?!?!
Then came the onset of winter - we haven't had one. Living in the Great Lakes basin, most folks will tell you; once the lakes get some ice on them the weather will be cold as hell, but clear and pretty...nope. No ice, temps in the 5⁰-10⁰ C range have meant low ceilings, fog, mist and drizzle...and a lot of rain. My flying hours for the year period are off by 30% from a year ago...maybe more if I actually do the math-and time is ticking. If I ever hope to get paid for doing this thing called aviation, I have to knock off the multi/instrument ratings ASAP...at the end of the day, I'll be able to say I owned an airplane and flew it around a fair bit...head down, plow forward, aim high-what's the alternative?
Those fires in CAN were in every province and more than 50-60 active at same period. Very suspicious. Globalists pushing their agenda Ive heard more than I can count.
In January I only flew 4 times. I'm in the Northeast the weather and icing was horrendous. Plus we had our annual
Just got my PPL after 15mos. 2 planes sold, 1 hit a deer, then my instructor got a job with netjets. 😅 literally one thing after another!
Same here. I live in Idaho and the weather on the days that I’m available to fly and my club has an aircraft available it has been hard IFR (I’m a VFR guy) or icing AIRMETs. It’s been over 2 months. Really frustrating.
I live in sunny San Diego and the weather is always nice. Unless I want to fly… then the weather turns
Some years are like that. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Yes!!!
Florida has been rough too. Just started commerical training and had to cancel today. Gusting upwards 30 knots
You gotta learn to fly in that.
There's a lot of things that have come up. Last year I only flew 12 hours or so. And until about 2 weeks ago I hadn't been up in 6-7 months. This year I plan to fly 50 hours and I want to make sure I don't get rusty again.
Thanks for your words, man. I really appreciate them. I can completely relate. By the way, tell me where you got that hat. love it!
Thank you! I got it at Oshkosh in the Cessna booth... I haven't been able to find it online unfortunately! You can reach out to them though and ask if they are available anywhere or if that was an Oshkosh special
When I'm put off from flying I engage in my own ground school. Book and video learning and even flight sims.
You're not alone, my plane has been in annual for the past 6 weeks. Once it's out of annual it's going in for avionics work. I'll be lucky to be flying again by the end of March !
Hey, I've faced setbacks in my aviation career over the past 8 years, but I'm thrilled to say I'm close to achieving my goal. It's encouraging to know I'm not alone in this journey. Your videos and the experiences of other pilots have been inspiring. No matter what your aviation goals are, whether it's becoming an airline pilot or plan on serving in the Air Force like me, don't give up. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and we all have our own pace. Remember, everyone's journey is unique, so don't compare yourself to others. Personally, my faith in Jesus Christ has helped me through my struggles. Thanks for sharing this video.
Completely agree on all fronts!
You are definitely not alone. I got so busy working that I couldn’t find time to fly. I ended up selling my plane when I realized that over the previous 2 years I hadn’t flown more than 30 hours. Since I sold the airplane I have been flying more and many different aircraft.
All you men are lucky. I have not piloted in 40+ years and then found out to get up and running I’d have to rerun lessons but worse is getting a special issuance medical. After an exam the medical examiner said I’d need a review by FAA. She sent the reports I had in…..I needed more. However when the FAA contacted me and said send those same papers in again I told them I’m not going to pursue a medical. Too much bureaucracy. We can all pay our taxes but get little personal help.
Here’s one for me Charlie: I’ve been an aviation nerd my entire (41 year old) life. I grew up memorizing every spec on every civilian and military plane I could find. Both grandfathers were flight instructors in the Army Air-core in WW2. It runs in my blood. I’m STILL not a pilot. The only thing preventing me from pulling the trigger on something I’ve wanted to do for decades is the cost of ownership of even the most basic plane! I don’t want my PPL just to say I’m a pilot. I want to be able to fly MY plane. I get I could continue to rent after my cert, but I travel for work. I’m on planes every week; most flights under 500 NM. Renting isn’t a cost-effective way to fly myself to work. I understand flying isn’t for everyone, but short of being a millionaire, the GA community seems to be mostly off-limits to average people. End-rant.
Don't know why but my most favorite time to fly is in rain and severe storms and I like the challenge.i fly a diamond da62 and a Embraer phenom 100 n75rz.the Embraer is kind of expensive to fly so I play with the diamond in the rain.
Every year I look at the number of hours I've flown and think, how could I fly so little! Weather and maintenance issues were huge in reducing my flying. It's either too hot (AZ) or too cold, or too windy. Plus, we were gone about seven weeks of the summer! Then, I had my magnetos rebuilt and had a nagging problem with one of them. Before I knew it, the year was over and I hadn't flown much. And, don't even talk about the high price of aviation fuel!! Yikes! Weather affects my personal health, too. I can't get out and ride my bicycle as much as I'd like. So, I end up walking more, which isn't good for my back. It does seem like you can't win sometimes. But that's life. You struggle and struggle to live, but eventually we all die.
Weather! every time I get ready to fly. Everyday that's nice I get stuck at work!
Almost feels ridiculous to say it, but there are times I get scared to death of flying. I have 250 hours, hundreds of landings, an instrument rating and over the two years I’ve been flying I’ve had tons of successes. But even so, when my reservation time comes up, I get super nervous. I feel like a chump showing up at the flight school I rent from, being around all the seasoned pilots there, and so on. Big time impostor syndrome. But eventually I overcome it and I’m always glad I did and I feel reinvigorated until the next time. Why the heck does this happen?
You're not alone. This video might encourage you. czcams.com/video/JRUlJ6kGm_w/video.html I felt the imposter syndrome even at 900 hours when I got my commercial last year. As for the fear, is it a specific fear or just the imposter syndrome?
If it's a safety fear, I just put out a video about that topic that might be helpful -> czcams.com/video/OBvbXzIhuAY/video.html
@@AirplaneAcademy - I'd say it's mostly Impostor Syndrome, with a little inconsistent self-confidence peppered in. When I flew more often - during my PPL and IFR trainings - I felt more confident than I do now that I only fly a couple of times per month. Just hearing you say "you're not alone" helps tremendously, because you're certainly one of the people I'd consider to be highly skilled and confident. If you still encounter it, I shouldn't feel bad that I do at my level. I love your content, you're a huge benefit to many such as myself! Keep up the great work!
@@AirplaneAcademy - Quick update you didn't ask for: Your "Impostor Syndrome" video was HUGE for me. We had MVFR conditions here at KBUY today, and I went up and did one RNAV approach. Handled the plane and ATC like a boss, and my landing was so smooth that if the wheels had been made of eggs, they'd still be intact. Thanks so much, you have no idea how impactful your content is. God bless you!
Thank you for your kind words. Whatever level you're at, you're never alone. There's always a little imposter syndrome in all of us (unless you're a narcissist).
Haven’t flown in 6mo due to financial issues after wrapping up my IFR rating last year. It hurts to look at my logbook and know I’m on hold for now. Setback? Maybe. Indefinite hold is more accurate. Writing off a few months a year due to weather is normal where I live in Colorado. We get ridiculous winds and icing conditions.
I figured on just writing off Dec-Feb entirely. If a sunny day shows up and I have nothing else going on, count it as a bonus opportunity. That said, I'm VFR only. I also don't own a plane, so anytime I'm not flying, I'm not bleeding $$$ 😅
Yup. Today was the fourth time I had to cancel the same PPL training flight, which has been due to weather, a change in the CFI’s schedule, and a TFR due to President Biden flying home for the weekend. I’m making good use of the time by doing ground school and studying operating manuals and chair flying to rehearse procedures.
You’ll get used to it. Been flying GA for 32 year. Meh, nbd in the long run
June 2022 is the last time I flew. My financial situation changed, so my dream of flying evangelists and missionaries around has had to wait a little longer. I have my Private, working on instrument and then commercial, multiengine, tailwheel, and helicopter. Maybe it's a big dream, but I'm sure I'll get there! As long as we keep doing what we can, everything will always work out for our ultimate best. Blessings!
I start to down…
Then i tinker with Foreflight - i ask myself on the map about the WHY behind TFRs i spot, i look at weather maps globally and imagine the local conditions. I read NOTAMs. Then i hit a little bit of flight simulator and try to flight plan it then fly it.
Repeat. 😉
I’ve been trying to build my tw hours for 3 years and crap keeps getting in the way
I haven't flown since June....so.... lol.
Where did you get that hat?
I got it at Oshkosh in the Cessna booth... I haven't been able to find more online... i'd like to get another one.
ahh darn! Cool, thanks for sharing!@@AirplaneAcademy
So, an AI failure on an IFR flight plan on the way to my annual, the holidays with some nasty weather, and the death of not one but TWO seniors in our family took us from October through new years.
First time my VFR currency has ever expired. No landings from Dec 6 through Feb 8!
It’s NOT JUST YOU.
And now, Garmin will no longer support the 530/430 units, so if they die, it will cost $ 30,000 to upgrade to new devices. Do you have this in the bank, ready to go?
I abandoned my dream of becoming a pilot a long time ago. The FAA killed GA. If you want to fly, get a VR flight simulator.
Buy your own airplane and move to Florida fly every day. Problem solved.😂
The desire for maintaining proficiency vs being legal & the craving for flying more than less more often succumbs to both life events & weather. It's a burden most GA pilots face & maybe more so of GA aircraft owner/pilots. Although maybe expressed differently by others, it's most likely a common experience by many. Still in the overall view of GA flying, it's all about being flexible. When faced with this delima, remind yourself of the privilege.
This video made me gag a little. Like grow up dude