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Real life PPL
EHM-2387 Eric-Jan:
OK, I have now officially started the route towards my real life PPL by .... opening up a new savings account ;D
A PPL is a costly thing, and I don't want to have to stop half-way through the course, so setting aside a chunk of money before I actually start my flying lessons is a good thing, I think. I'll keep on pouring money into that account even when I'm done training, so I'll be able to actually go fly , once I have the so desired piece of paper.
This whole saving thing will also give me some time (a year at least; I hope to keep it under two years) to look around and see what options I have for taking the course. When it comes to this kind of big decisions, I always like to write down my arguments, so that I can look them up again later, but more to just organize my thought process. I find that if I try to explain my reasonings to a "public", I tend to draw better logical conclusions. It forces me to think it all over again. Anyway, those scribblings have now resulted in a (still) small weblog, that will grow as I discover more. And of cause my blog will continue once I start my training, and hopefully continue with my real life flight experiences... :)
The original blog is in Dutch, but there's an English translation as well => click on that subtle Brittish flag top right ;)
Have a look:
http://ericje.blogspot.com
and keep coming back for more!
P.S.: Scroll down to the bottom first time you get there. Newest posts are at the top...
You could also go directly to http://ericjesppl.blogspot.com for the English version
EHM-1465 Dominic:
Nice to see your thoughts all laid out E-J, it's a big commitment but I'm sure will be fantastic once you get to the end of the course. I've thought about it myself many times but with a young son, this is one of those dreams that I'll have to wait a while longer for ;)
Keep us updated with progress and photos when you can and good luck :)
EHM-2155 Mariano:
Coolness E-J, good luck!
I'm following your blog with my alter-ego "Patres" :P so I can keep updated with your progress. You're welcome to read my blog too, I'm planning a piece on why I love flight sim so much soon :D
EHM-2387 Eric-Jan:
Haha, congratulations on being my first follower, Mariano!
Of cause I will keep you all updated, both here and on my Blog. Be patient, though, I'm not flying very soon yet ;)
I'm just so excited that my wife and I agreed to put the necessary money aside (over time) for me to pursue my childhood dream :D
EHM-1749 Hector:
Good to hear that Eric-Jan and congrats. You are entering a whole new world of fun.
Besides being a pilot in real life I also was ground and flight instructor. quid pro quo.
I will be more than glad to assist you in case you so consider it.
Good luck and remember: " The aircraft can fly but cannot think. The pilot can think but cannot fly. If you place a pilot that can think in a plane that can fly, perfect. But if you place a pilot that cannot fly and cannot think inside an aircraft that can fly but cannot think, disaster is at the turn of the corner"
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