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Old 11-12-2011, 12:41 PM
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Default Passed Checkride
On Thursday November 10th the skies got a a little busier. After a two hour oral and 1.6 flight hours I was handed my Private Pilot Certificate. My journey began after I won a scholarship from AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association)for $3000.00. It was a nice little jump start and a great program for employees of businesses that are members of AEA. I want to thank my wife for encouraging me along the way and helping me study. What a differrence support makes.
I've been on the lookout for a -4 or -6 kit thats been started and abandoned. Ive got more time than funds, and renting to build my experience will countinue. So if you are aware of such a project let me know.

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Old 11-12-2011, 12:45 PM
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Congratulations Jason. Enjoy the ride!
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Old 11-12-2011, 12:49 PM
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Default Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On Thursday November 10th the skies got a a little busier. After a two hour oral and 1.6 flight hours I was handed my Private Pilot Certificate.
Jason, that is wonderful news

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I want to thank my wife for encouraging me along the way and helping me study. What a difference support makes.

Jason Smith
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Smart man, good that you acknowledge her. Hopefully she likes to fly.

Maybe you should see if she wants to take lessons too.
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Old 11-12-2011, 01:18 PM
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Default AWESOME JASON
HUGE CHEERS for your PPL!!

Not only the BEST Avionics guy, but now also a pilot!

Congratulations again. (Doyle and I'll toast a couple of cold beers for you)

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Old 11-12-2011, 01:20 PM
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Default This is so cool.
Wow. Congratulations, Jason! In talking with you over the years, I kind of figured it would just be a matter of time before you got "on the other side of the panel!" Speaking of panels, I'm sure you'll have a beauty!

In the meantime, I'll keep an eye out for you.
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Old 11-12-2011, 01:24 PM
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Congratulations!

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Old 11-12-2011, 01:52 PM
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Default Great!
I just wrote down there was 195,650 private pilots.....now I have to erase that and make it 195,651!

Seriously - congrats and good luck!

You're now one of the few... the proud.... darn....now I have to erase that too!

Anyway , great accomplishment of a small few!
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Old 11-12-2011, 03:06 PM
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Congratulations! There are not too many experiences that will match getting your PPL !
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:03 AM
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Default Wow!
I never knew, Jason!

He's been a wonderful source of knowledge and help with my airplane, since they did it's panel....including sending me a 7 MB zip file with 60 pictures, front and rear!

Congratulations guy....and thanks for everything!

Best,
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Old 11-13-2011, 07:26 AM
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Awesome! Congratulations! It feels great, doesn't it?
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