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I'm still shaking! I don't believe it, even though I've been practicing all week, I thought it would take several tries.
This I-10 was so complicated and I was so nervous that I kept forgetting the airports that I was going to. I've been practicing a lot offline to get all the mechanics down good, but when I added ATC to the mix, it really raised the stress level a whole lot. Actually more than I thought it would.
This is just so much fun that I have a hard time thinking about my work, because I'm always thinking about flying on Pilotedge and doing these ratings.
I really do appreciate all the knowledge and friendly helpfulness of all of the controllers. These controllers on PE are really a very special group.

Thank you so much,
Bob

Great for you, Bob. It's been a lot of fun to follow you on your journey.

Wow! Congrats!!! I-11 is easy! Go get it done and then start the alphabet challenge!

Congratulations! Great news - Very impressive

Bob, that is great stuff, I'm glad you past on your first online attempt.

If you're up for it, consider building your own version of the I-10 and flying it online on the first try. That is the benchmark to aim for, flying a route for the first time, sight unseen and not hitting anything or busting the regs

Here's a sample flight: KSMX BUELT3.FRAMS KSBP requesting the full LOC RWY 11 approach at KSBP prior to FRAMS. Go missed, hold as published, do a lap or two, deep breath, then divert to another field and do another full non-precision approach. The diversion could be the VOR RWY 12 at KSMX.

Keith Smith wrote:Bob, that is great stuff, I'm glad you past on your first online attempt.

If you're up for it, consider building your own version of the I-10 and flying it online on the first try. That is the benchmark to aim for, flying a route for the first time, sight unseen and not hitting anything or busting the regs

Here's a sample flight: KSMX BUELT3.FRAMS KSBP requesting the full LOC RWY 11 approach at KSBP prior to FRAMS. Go missed, hold as published, do a lap or two, deep breath, then divert to another field and do another full non-precision approach. The diversion could be the VOR RWY 12 at KSMX.

I'll try this, but I've got to build my confidence up to it a little more. Talking to ATC is what really makes it fun, but it is very stressful for me still.
Piloting while interacting with ATC is an acquired skill that I haven't skillfully acquired yet.
I'm working on it though.

Kyle.Sanders wrote:Wow! Congrats!!! I-11 is easy! Go get it done and then start the alphabet challenge!

That's just what I plan on doing when I'm done with these ratings.
Now I'm going to have to try Keith's modified I-10 first though.

jiva602 wrote:Congratulations! Great news - Very impressive

Thank you jiva. How are you doing with your CAT ratings?
I've done some of the CAT ratings too, because I took the VFR training course with Peter Gray, which was very good. I learned a lot.

Bob

BFG wrote:Great for you, Bob. It's been a lot of fun to follow you on your journey.

Thank you BFG. You do some real good videos. I'm subscribed to your channel.

Bob

signmanbob wrote:

Kyle.Sanders wrote:Wow! Congrats!!! I-11 is easy! Go get it done and then start the alphabet challenge!

That's just what I plan on doing when I'm done with these ratings.
Now I'm going to have to try Keith's modified I-10 first though.

Good point, you could do it later if you prefer