Woooooooooooooooooooot !!!!

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:29 pm

Well, if you couldn't tell by the thread title/starter combo what this is:

I PASSED !!!

Yep, went up to Bluffton in the 152 and am now an official FAA Private Pilot. Thanks to all of you who wished me well. I already took my dad up for a flight.

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:30 pm

mountainman wrote:Well, if you couldn't tell by the thread title/starter combo what this is:

I PASSED !!!

Yep, went up to Bluffton in the 152 and am now an official FAA Private Pilot. Thanks to all of you who wished me well. I already took my dad up for a flight.

Congrats!! Very cool that you got it all finished up

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:30 pm

CONGRATS BUDDY!!
TOLD YOU YOU WOULD DO FINE...

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:31 pm

Congrats! Must be a cool feeling huh?

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:32 pm

Way to go

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:34 pm

Oh noes!!!11

"Man arrested for doing slow circles over Heifner Mansion today in a private Cessna 152..."

Great job man, did it kinda quick too didn't ya?

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:34 pm

wow that's pretty friggin sweet dude

just doin it for fun or something else?

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:34 pm

Indy, Hatebreed, YOSC, and Lefty:

Thanks for the congrats!!!

It is really a great feeling to do something like that. It is a real sense of accomplishment. Now, I really just have a license to learn.

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:35 pm

Dude can u fly me to dudes house for the barbeque lol

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:36 pm

Brembo & Brent:

Thanks for the congrats!

It took me since April 17 (7 months and 5 days). It isn't really fast, but not too bad. Some people do it in a couple months if they really kick butt and take names. For me, weather, work and vacation cut into my flying. LOL

Brent, I am thinking about flying for the Highway Patrol and/or ANG, but for now, it's for fun.

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:37 pm

Keep the smiley if you like

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:37 pm

Hmm... hatebreed in California.... MM in Ohio with 152 that does about 100kts.

That would take a LONG time. LOL

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:38 pm

Will display it for awhile.

Thanks!

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:40 pm

Hi mountainman

Good for You

Your Flying High Now Eh!

--

regards

minir

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:41 pm

mountainman wrote:Will display it for awhile.

Thanks!

Dude come on i have 5 bucks for gas.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:55 pm

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!

WTG B!!! I knew you would pass it!

-Chris

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:20 pm

Pat on the back for you!

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:23 pm

Minir, Illini25, and Wee:

Thanks for the congrats, guys!!!

It sure feels good. I am finally now coming down off my high.

Hatebreed: That will cover me for about 15 minutes of flying. LOL

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:26 pm

mountainman wrote:Minir, Illini25, and Wee:

Thanks for the congrats, guys!!!

It sure feels good. I am finally now coming down off my high.

Hatebreed: That will cover me for about 15 minutes of flying. LOL

Darn heheh
Im kidding , And again what a accomplishment.
Not many people can say they are a PILOT.
But hey you can buddy.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:28 pm

Hatebreed wrote:Darn heheh
Im kidding , And again what a accomplishment.
Not many people can say they are a PILOT.
But hey you can buddy.

Thanks, dude!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:05 pm

mountainman wrote:Well, if you couldn't tell by the thread title/starter combo what this is:

I PASSED !!!

Yep, went up to Bluffton in the 152 and am now an official FAA Private Pilot. Thanks to all of you who wished me well. I already took my dad up for a flight.

congrats !!!! good job..

sito · Post by **sito** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:07 pm

Good job Pilot MM. Congrats!

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:08 pm

Yessirree, Bub!

Glad to hear it, not that I has any doubts you would pass.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:23 pm

Congrats!!!

I envy you....

Tounge tied and twisted...Just an earth bound misfit......I

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:30 pm

downhill wrote:Congrats!!!

I envy you....

Tounge tied and twisted...Just an earth bound misfit......I

I love the bit in the middle when they're using a recording of pilots going thru their checklist...

thepieman · Post by **thepieman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:37 pm

Congrats MM! I know this is something you have wanted. Im glad you got what you went after man!

Pie

qball15j · Post by **qball15j** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:00 pm

Congrats!!!!!

Love the new avatar.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:35 pm

Thanks again for all the kind words.

Now, who wants to go for a ride?

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:38 pm

mountainman wrote:Now, who wants to go for a ride?

ace · Post by **ace** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:01 pm

Way to go MM!!!

I new you would pass no problem!!

Now I will take that ride...lol

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:21 pm

can you pu a package for me in mexico?

Congrates !!!!!!!!!!!!!

and hey if you have any probs you are also qualified to jump out of plane!

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:39 am

Thanks again, guys!

Indy, when I get to take the trip to Illini, I may have to stop by Indy and pick you up. Have a mini-meet.

Ace, get down to Lima and I'll take you up! LOL Or, if you want to go skydive, I will probably be flying down there more regularly.

Randy, I already picked it up... but it's gone now.

In other news, I bought a new LearJet.

Maybe next time I fly with passengers, I'll take my parachute on with me. LOL

ub3r_n00b · Post by **ub3r_n00b** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:56 am

grats!!!

-Preet

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:55 am

Man you must be stoked. Congratulations and all that good stuff.

And what do you mean you don't fly without a parachute?

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:35 am

Thanks ub3r and JCoS!

I don't need the parachute. These planes make great gliders when the engine is off. I almost put it into a field yesterday during my test. She made sure I could and I was about 100-150AGL before she stopped the emergency portion of the test. LOL I thought I was going all the way to the ground!!

Oh yeah... I'm ready to fly your 747 now. Let me know when you're heading back.

AAF Striker · Post by **AAF Striker** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:40 am

Swing by Grosse Ile in Michigan - I can be at the airport there in 20 minutes

Come get me, I am waiting!

Congrats!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:11 pm

mountainman wrote:Thanks again for all the kind words.

Now, who wants to go for a ride?

Congratulations though I'm jealous!

You know you don't need to ask me about wanting to go for a ride. I just question whether my lungs will take it. Perhaps one day, we can find out.