Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:52 pm
#1844062
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hello as a new student beginning (hopefully!) my PPL journey.
I've been lurking for a year reading all the fantastic conversations and experiences of everyone.
I've been a flight simmer on and off for about 20 years, but it is only after getting back into it with VR, that I realised that it will never replace the real thing.
Since I am able to afford lessons now I am in my late 40s, I have decided to finally go for my PPL.
I decided to spend the last year studying the books to try and reduce the mental overload for when I start taking lessons, and to have a better chance of passing the exams. I hate exams! I also wanted to learn more and understand the subjects first, in case I realised I was out of my depth
Then of course there has been Covid, but I realised I can't wait forever!
I had a trial lesson about a week ago, and ended up with my breakfast in a sick bag, but I have found lots of suggestions for minimising motion sickness. Hopefully it will pass once I start my lessons properly
I did really enjoy my lesson, but everything felt so much more 'in your face', it was a bit of a sensory overload. But now I know what to expect, I think things will calm down.
Look forward to joining in the conversations more and sharing the journey with you all.
Cheers,
Mark
I just wanted to say hello as a new student beginning (hopefully!) my PPL journey.
I've been lurking for a year reading all the fantastic conversations and experiences of everyone.
I've been a flight simmer on and off for about 20 years, but it is only after getting back into it with VR, that I realised that it will never replace the real thing.
Since I am able to afford lessons now I am in my late 40s, I have decided to finally go for my PPL.
I decided to spend the last year studying the books to try and reduce the mental overload for when I start taking lessons, and to have a better chance of passing the exams. I hate exams! I also wanted to learn more and understand the subjects first, in case I realised I was out of my depth
Then of course there has been Covid, but I realised I can't wait forever!
I had a trial lesson about a week ago, and ended up with my breakfast in a sick bag, but I have found lots of suggestions for minimising motion sickness. Hopefully it will pass once I start my lessons properly
I did really enjoy my lesson, but everything felt so much more 'in your face', it was a bit of a sensory overload. But now I know what to expect, I think things will calm down.
Look forward to joining in the conversations more and sharing the journey with you all.
Cheers,
Mark