subject: Everyone Can Fly [print this page] Evan Krueger updates his readers about what was going on with him when posted a report a couple of months ago. Unbeknownst to his readers, he passed the private pilot check ride. He was a proud owner of a Private Pilot's License. Like most pilots' reaction, he thought that they examination was mind- boggling. After getting that much coveted license, he took some time off flying, and focused on school
During August of 2009, Evan started training hard for his forthcoming exam. He would take it on September 5, which happened to be his 17th birthday, too. He mastered all the skills in taking off and landing. He had to snatch some time away from school just to accommodate his much needed training. He never stopped practicing until he was sure he was ready. Evan also reviewed all the lessons he took up. The 4th of September proved to be the most strenuous training for Evan as he went through every part of the training, from top to bottom.
He had a temporary mental block about this part. Thankfully, though, Bob guided him through the right answers. He thought he failed the exam, but he was doing well at that time.After the first part, they went to the practical part, which would be the flight proper. First, Evan was asked to prove that the plane was "airworthy." He showed him all the appropriate paperwork and logbooks. The flight was going smoothly, until Bob announced that the "engine had failed." Evan was asked to prepare for emergency landing.
Then, the second and final part came. The first thing Evan was asked to do was to prove that the plane was "airworthy." He, then, showed Bob all the paperwork that would answer his question. Things were going well in the light. But, Bob said that the engine failed. Therefore, an emergency landing had to be done. Evan even mistook a cornfield for a land that was planted with soy beans. They did a couple more routines, until Bob asked him to "turn around right away." Evan thought that it made a bad mark on his performance. However, he was wrong in thinking so because he was told that he passed.
Evan, then, decided to look back to his logbook just to be reminded of the hard work he put into his training. He had a total of 167 landings and 43.7 hours of flight time, which included cross country, day, night, and instrument training flights. He spent a grand total of $5, 953.20, which was inclusive of his rental, flight instruction, a test, checkride, and miscellaneous supplies. Though the amount was sure hefty, it was worth it when he passed the final examination.
