First Flight

I spent most of today down at the flight school getting everything arranged. Lots of paper work and stuff to sign. Everything went awesome and the people seem to be pretty chill. My CFII seems like a cool dude who really likes what he's doing. I didnt sense an ego which is so rare in this business. I guess being chill comes with living on Kauai tho? heh

The R-22 IFR ship is OLD, i mean it's a rust bucket which im not used to at all. The birds back home are spotless and these heli's have seen a lot since their departure from the factory =p Tho still plenty airworthy just lots of surface rust in all the nooks n crannies. Thats what happens when your stuck outside next to the ocean.

The flight was great despite it being a pure test of my abilities. I didnt get to enjoy any beautiful scenery, just the instrument panel and the deep blue ocean below. We got out to 17knm off shore and practiced our IFR manuevers out there which was a new experience for me. I've never been over open water like that before. We wear life vests and a gps beacon incase we go down so maybe the coastguard will find us before the sharks do!

I was rusty, like the helicopter but overall I did ok. As I get more comfortable with the terrain and weather here (windy!) along with the instructor I'm sure I'll get better. I have lots of reading to catch up on which is ok since i have LOTS of time.

Now figuring out if i can get a car. I hate putting the transportation burden on Deanna and Hank. rather just have my own set of wheels, crappy is ok to.


backing up a bit, I went a long to a birthday party last night. I was the youngest by like 15 years hahah but it was still fun! Free boo's can't beat that! Thats it for today. I guess i should go find something to do for the night.