To be successful, in pilot training or anything else, you need to have confidence tempered with a positive attitude. For this reason, I have officially banned the word “if”. There is no more: “if I pass this test…” or “if I make it through T-6’s…” or even, “if I graduate…” All “if’s” are replaced with “when”. (In fact, I’m thinking of implementing an “if jar” – you know, like a swear jar.)
Sometimes it’s not easy for C to have the confidence of “when” in the midst of challenging tests and endless studying, but he is handling it all with excellence and is even able to juggle in some family time.
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| One of many study sessions that help the guys prepare for the next hurdle |
Here are the hurdles of ground school, all jam-packed into 6 weeks worth of instruction:
Q Systems test 1 (100%)
Q Systems test 2 (100%)
Q Aerodynamics test (100% - hey, if the wife can’t brag, who can?)
Q Flying fundamentals test (tomorrow)
Q Contact test (next week)
Q Weather test (2 weeks out)
Q 2 simulator sessions so far, 4 more to go in ground school, and countless more throughout the flight line
Q Weekly boldface tests
H and I are so proud of C, his accomplishments and his work ethic. Graduation is going to be a very sweet day.
