You can count me in the ranks of those who got past the first trainer... but just barely.

I 'flew' my second plane for the first time this past weekend. Really, my instructor took it up to shake it down. I got to hold the box just long enough to get a sense of how much more fun a mid-wing will be when I finally park my trainer.

I burned almost (3) gallons of fuel on my trainer before I soloed. Another gallon since then.

Am I 'proficient' yet on my trainer? Probably not, but I have enough confidence in my abilities to take-off and land even when a crowd gathers. (Why do they all gather when I take to the air?). And I enjoy working with the trainer for what it is worth. That is; take-off, fly the pattern, line up on the runway, land in good shape. All the while watching more experienced members and learning about good flying etiquette and safety.

How far will I progress? Unfortunately for my finances, I see no end in sight right now. I'm already looking at a third plane to get building on. Both my PT40 and Easy Sport where kits. I enjoy building almost as much as flying.

I'll keep doing this until they pass a law against it. Maybe even after that!

Fever