- Steven’s long solo cross country flight yesterday was a success! (Cross country is landing at an airport 50 nautical miles away from where you started). He flew from Waukegan to Madison (77.7 nautical miles), then from Madison to Oshkosh (61 nautical miles), and from Oshkosh to Waukegan (98.5 nautical miles). It took three hours. He said all of his landings were smooth as butter, and that Madison was a bit intense because it’s Class Charlie airspace, but the air traffic controllers were really nice and helpful. What’s next until he gets his license? Here’s what I know:
- He needs to do 10 nighttime takeoffs and landings with his instructor (all together, not 10 separate flights)
- He needs 1 more hour of cross country time
- He needs another instructor to fly with him and vouch that he’s good to go/safe/whatever
- Could be another endorsement step here, not sure
- Take the oral exam and do the check flight
I tracked Steven on all his flights!
Oshkosh Airport
Staying out of MKE airspace
- Speaking of Steven… it’s funny (odd) to me when I write his name S-T-E-V-E-N in something, then people write back S-T-E-P-H-E-N. Maybe it’s an autocorrect thing?
- I randomly received four mugs that I did not order and they have no packing slip. I sent them with Steven to use at this office.
- People are being nice and asking me about the marathon and I just don’t know how to sum it up. I’m still processing it. I do have one thing to add though – I’m so proud of my body for holding up for the entire training cycle and race!
- Oh! And I started speedwork this week. 10×1:00. Woo hoo!
I was just thinking that I need to bring in a mug to my office because my tea is so hot in my thermos when I bring it in that it takes hours to cool down and it would cool down and be drinkable so much faster in a mug. So I would love to get a random shipment of mugs right now. LOL.
LOL! I hope the mug fairies visit you too, then!
Eek I can only imagine the Steven/Stephen mixups that you get. I’m always careful to check the spelling on that one.
Speedwork was always my favorite back in my running days.
I try to be too! Even things like Michelle/Michelle, Stephany/Stefanie, etc., I do my best to get it right. It’s a sign of respect!
I am going to channel you then!
Congratulations on Steven’s solo flight. That must have been such a big accomplishment for him. Does he feel confident?
How did you get four mugs that you did not order? They’re so pretty!!
Yay for speed work. I avoided it for the longest time and it’s so satisfying.
Thank you! I think he is cautiously confident, if that makes sense! I am so proud of him!
No idea!!! So strange.
It is. And the results will be so rewarding.
My mom asked if Steven could just pick me up from Florida, rather than me booking a flight for the Popcast Live. HA. Maybe one day!!
I have an Uncle Stephen but everyone else I know has a Steven. I always want to spell it with a ph because that’s what I grew up with, but I’m careful about getting the spelling right.
Oooo I wish! Maybe if he gets his twin engine certification. Or jet. LOL.
I appreciate that you are!