No sadly I'm not waiting for my pilot's license to drop through the letter box, just waiting for this unseasonable mess of unsettled weather to clear up! I shouldn't be surprised, it seems to be the norm these past British summers. Anyway, I was meant to be taking my final skills test today, to qualify for my PPL. With heavy showers and scattered low cloud bases I decided it would not be suitable to fly for my skills test. It was incredibly tough to make a decision, especially when the weather was very marginal, and I was all 'psyched up' to fly! I felt pleased as I was commended by many people for making a wise decision.
However we used the time on the ground to complete the RT (Radio Telephony) Test. This involves following a fictional flight on a map, passing through various controlled airspaces, emergencies etc and myself acting as the pilot making the radio calls, whilst the examiner acts as the air traffic controller, communicating through headsets using a make-shift radio system.
I passed the test, I was a little frustrated with myself because I messed up alot, but a pass is a pass, so they say. Preparation is key. Lesson learnt-don't leave your revision notes at your examiners house and don't let nerves get the better of you!
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