Wouldn’t you know it, the first day of my cross country freedom I can’t fly because of the weather. Part of the solo cross country experience growth, limitations are set and then gradually increased with experience. Per the FARs Certified Flight Instructors (CFI’s) are given the responsibility and the leeway to decide what the student can and cannot do when flying solo. The basic theory is that the limits prevent the student from getting into trouble with wind, clouds, and instrument conditions.
My limitations while generous are smart and well thought out. As a new pilot, each person must develop their own personal limits based on their skills and experience to stay safe and adjust them as experience grows.
Currently my personal weather limits are a little more conservative than those given to me. However this didn’t matter today! San Diego the city of sun, didn’t exist today there was a wonderful marine layer hanging out over Montgomery Field. The darn thing about this was Hemet and Borrego Springs had beautiful weather. So after a couple hours at the field hoping the weather would burn off, I headed home to do more flight planning.
This was ok, because I’m starting to get nervous about my upcoming practical and oral test for my private pilot test. Per the FAR requirements private pilot students must complete a written, oral and practical test. I completed the written on the 21st of April, so now that I’m checking off my practical requirements for the practical test one by one, I find myself stressing a little about the upcoming test that I’ve set for June 2nd
Well I’m off to cross country planning and studying.
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