1st lesson - ground only (bad weather)

Today we didn't do much that had to do with flying. First, Grant and I went over weather and aviationweather.gov. We went over the various maps and data presented there and learned to interpret it effectively. Afterwards, we checked out the building and hangar which proved to be very nice.

We then went into the hangar and I got to inspect the cockpit of various aircraft, mainly the C172 with and without glass cockpit, and the Beechcraft Sundowner. Both were nice, although I prefer the Cessna. I can't wait to be able to fly these (first flight is planned for Thursday). We looked at the great full-motion simulator they have there as well.

Following our tour of the hangar, we went and talked to the chief pilot who told us all about the whole training experience. We learned about costs, and the various steps in training. I learned that it will be a lot of work but I am up for it. The company has very high standards, but in the long run that will prove to be very good, I'm sure.