Greg's Online Flight Log
Trained at Plant City Airport
Greg's Online Flight LogTrained at Plant City Airport |
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| Category | Description | Status |
| Ground School | Private Pilot Study Course | Complete |
| General Flight Training | 40 total hours minimum (instruction + solo) | Complete |
| General Flight Training | 20 total hours flight training | Complete |
| General Flight Training | 3 hours of cross-country flight training | Complete |
| Night Training | 3 total hours of night flight training | Complete |
| Night Training | Cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance | Complete |
| Night Training | 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport. | Complete |
| Instrument | 3 Hours of flying by instruments only (hood flying) | Complete |
| Solo | 10 hours total solo time | Complete |
| Solo | Cross-country solo flight of at least 150 nautical miles total distance; with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations | Complete |
| Solo | Three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower | Complete |
| Test | Written Test - April 4th, 2003 | Complete - PASSED - 93! |
| Test | Oral Exam - FAA Examiner | Complete - Passed! |
| Test | Checkride - FAA Examiner | Complete - Passed! |
The Results!!:
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Milestones since getting my private pilot's license:
UPDATE: Totals as of 3/6/2022
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| Date | Time | Aircraft Type |
Aircraft Ident |
Route of Flight | Remarks and Endorsements | Comments | #LDGs | Flight Duration (hrs) |
(D)ual (S)olo |
Total Cumalative Time (hrs) |
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| 11/06/2022 | 5:00pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM (Plant City) to PCM | Engine operations, pre-flight checks, taxi, climb and decents w/turns, shallow bank turns, normal takeoffs and landings | I was surprised that I got to fly the plane on the intro-flight! | 1 | 0.6 | D | 0.6 |
| 11/15/2002 | 5:00pm | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to PCM | 30 bank turns, S-turns, climbs and decents, normal takeoffs and go arounds. | Flew plane 90% of the time. | 2 | 0.8 | D | 1.4 |
| 11/21/2002 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N49220 | PCM to PCM | 30 degree bank turns, power-on stalls, power-off stalls, emergency decent, Instrument Flying - level turns, normal takeoffs and landings | Flew plane 95% of the time. Landed almost on my own once. Instrument flying was harder than I expected. | 3 | 1.1 | D | 2.5 |
| 11/30/2002 | 8:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to PCM | 30 degree bank turns, power-on/off stalls, emergency decent to landing, crosswind takeoffs and landings, slips to landing, circle a point. | Much more comfortable this time. Almost landed in crosswind without help. | 4 | 1.0 | D | 3.5 |
| 12/07/2022 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N49220 | PCM to
VDF (Vandenberg) to TPF (Peter O'Knight) to PCM |
45 degree bank turns, power-on/off stalls, emergency decent to landing, crosswind takeoffs and landings, Instrument climbs w/turns. | Windy (10-12KT). This was the first time at other airports. Finally getting the hang of things. Peter O'Knight airport was interesting. Did 90% of the radio communications. | 9 | 1.6 | D | 5.1 |
| 12/14/2002 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N49220 | PCM to
LAL (Lakeland Linder) to PCM |
Crosswind takeoffs and landings, turns around a point, S-turns, controlled airport operations, emergency decent. | Windy (10-15KT). Wind gusts were challenging. Getting better at crosswind landings. KLAL 141450Z 29010G18KT 10SM SCT025 BKN150 OVC250 14/09 A3006 |
6 | 1.1 | D | 6.2 |
| 12/21/2002 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to
ZPH (Zephrhills) to X39 (Tampa North) to PCM |
Crosswind takeoffs and landings, emergency decent to landing, MCA (slow flight), intrument flying with unusual attitudes. | Windy again..especially near the end of the flight. Wind gusts were challenging on landing. Nailed the last landing in Plant City with a strong cross wind. KLAL 211550Z 36010G18KT 30SM SKC 13/-04 A3029 |
8 | 1.8 | D | 8.0 |
| 12/27/2002 | 10:30am | Cessna 152 | N49220 | PCM | Crosswind (mild) touch and go landings. | Nothing today but takeoffs and landings for practice...finally got the hang after the first 6. KLAL 271550Z VRB03KT 15SM FEW150 SCT250 13/06 A3033 |
9 | 1.0 | D | 9.0 |
| 01/04/2023 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM | Pre-solo check - slow flight, s-turns, engine failure simulation, go arounds, turns around a point. | Went up with Marlin (another instructor) to verify that I am ready to solo. All 3 landings were great ...even with mild crosswind. I might get to solo very soon! KLAL 041443Z 33012KT 7SM OVC010 04/03 A3022 |
3 | 0.8 | D | 9.8 |
| 01/11/2022 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM | Cross-wind touch and go's - unassisted. | Simple takeoffs and landings to confirm that I am ready to solo. KLAL 111450Z 36010KT 15SM SKC 12/03 A3017 |
4 | 0.4 | D | 10.2 |
| 01/11/2022 | 10:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM | FIRST SOLO!!! 3 takeoffs and 3 full-stop landings. | I would have prefered no cross-wind, but I did fine. First landing was the best. KLAL 111450Z 36010KT 15SM SKC 12/03 A3017 |
4 | 0.4 | S | 10.6 |
| 01/11/2022 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM | Turns around a point, 30 degree bank turns, practiced slips | I found my house, circled a couple of times, then flew east a bit to practice turns. Made my best landing yet. |
1 | 0.6 | S | 11.2 |
| 01/15/2003 | 8:30am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM | Takeoffs and Landings | Performed two takeoffs and landings on video. | 2 | 0.4 | S | 11.6 |
| 01/18/2003 | 9:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to
SEF (Sebring) to X06 (Arcadia) to PCM |
Dual Cross Country - pilotage, ded reckon, VOR navigation, simulated instrument, soft field takeoff and landing. | Good weather, lots to keep up with in a crowded plane. Used E6B, sectionals, filed a flight plan and requested a flight following. Landings were not so good today...most were practice soft-field landings. We did one actual soft-field (turf) landing in Arcadia. | 4 | 2.2 | D | 13.8 |
| 01/19/2003 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM | Practice takeoffs and landings. | Getting better. | 7 | 0.9 | S | 14.7 |
| 01/23/2003 | 7:30pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to
PIE (St. Petersburg) to VNC (Venice) to PCM |
Night Cross Country - Class B transition air traffic control procedures, pilotage, cross-wind takeoffs and landings. | Best landings to date and the wind was up! Very fun! The last landing was a very stiff crosswind. | 3 | 2.4 | D (Night) | 17.1 |
| 01/25/2003 | 10:00am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to
SEF (Sebring) to PCM |
Solo Cross Country - Solo (short) cross-country to Sebring and back. | Good landings and good navigation. | 2 | 1.8 | S | 18.9 |
| 01/28/2003 | 10:00pm | Cessna 152 | N68710 | PCM to
LAL (Lakeland) to PCM |
Night Landings in crosswind | Changed crosswind technique slightly | 7 | 0.9 | D | 19.8 |
| 02/02/2023 | 10:00am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to PCM | Attempted Cross country trip. Aborted at Venice due to transmitter problem. | I could hear everyone but could not be heard. I turned around just short of Venice and headed back to Plant City. Will try again next week. | 1 | 1.3 | S | 21.1 |
| 02/02/2023 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to PCM | Practiced 30 degree banked turns, turns around a point, S-turns and landings. | Getting better. | 3 | 0.6 | S | 21.7 |
| 02/05/2023 | 9:30am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to
VNC (Venice) to APF (Naples) to X06 (Arcadia) to PCM |
Long Solo Cross Country. Towered airport, class D and class C airspace, flight plan, etc. | Visibility got a little close near Naples. Trip went great. | 4 | 3.5 | S | 25.2 |
| 02/19/2003 | 7:30am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to
LAL (Lakeland) to PCM |
Towered airport, class D airspace, landings | No problems!. | 5 | 1.0 | S | 26.2 |
| 02/25/2003 | 7:30am | Cessna 152 | N49220 | PCM to PCM | Short field takeoffs and landings, steep turns, emergency procedures, normal takeoffs and landings | Short field landings are tough...need to practice | 9 | 0.9 / 0.5 | D/S | 27.6 |
| 02/27/2003 | 8:30am | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to PCM | Crosswind takeoffs and landings | Crosswind was about 5kts when I started and was gusting over 10 when I finished. Great practice! | 7 | 0.7 | S | 28.3 |
| 03/01/2023 | 10:30am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to PCM | Soft field takeoffs, Short field takeoffs and landings, simulated instrument, unusual attitudes, slow flight, power-on and power-off stalls | Need to practice short and soft field takeoffs and landings. I'm in good shape on the other stuff. | 6 | 1.3 | D | 29.6 |
| 03/01/2023 | 10:30am | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to PCM | Soft field takeoffs, Short field takeoffs and landings, simulated instrument, unusual attitudes, slow flight, power-on and power-off stalls | Need to practice short and soft field takeoffs and landings. I'm in good shape on the other stuff. | 6 | 1.3 | D | 29.6 |
| 03/05/2023 | 2:00pm | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to
VDF (Vandenberg) to PCM |
Steep turns, slow flight, power-on stalls, landing practice | Nailed all landings...winds were perfect | 5 | 1.0 | S | 30.6 |
| 03/08/2022 | 12:30pm | Cessna 152 | N68710 | PCM to PCM | Soft field takeoffs and landings, Short field takeoffs and landings, turns around a point, S-turns, emergency procedures | Getting much better at soft/short field landings. I originally planned a long cross-country but the weather was too poor. | 6 | 1.0 | D | 31.6 |
| 03/11/2022 | 5:00pm | Cessna 152 | N49920 | PCM to
ZPH (Zephyrhills) to PCM |
Soft field takeoffs and landings, short field takeoffs and landings, power-on stalls, power-off stalls, slow flight, simulated instrument, unusual attitudes and emergency landings | Did very well! | 4 | 1.2 | D | 32.8 |
| 03/14/2003 | 9:00pm | Cessna 152 | N48823 | PCM to PCM | Short field landing practice and slow flight | Harder with no wind :( | 8 | 1.2 | S | 34.0 |
| 03/18/2003 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N4952P | PCM to
PIE (St. Petersburg) to PCM |
Class B airspace transition, emergency descents and slips | Went great. Visibility was a little low but flying over Tampa airport was cool. | 2 | 1.1 | D | 35.1 |
| 03/28/2003 | 4:30pm | Cessna 152 | N68710 | PCM to PCM | Short field and soft field landing practice | Getting better.. | 5 | 0.8 | S | 35.9 |
| 04/06/2022 | 10:00am | Cessna 152 | N757CW | PCM to
TPF (Peter O'Knight) to VDF (Vandenberg) to X39 (Tampa North) to ZPH (Zephyrhills) to PCM |
Short field and soft field landing practice and steep turns | Getting better.. | 7 | 1.5 | S | 37.4 |
| 04/10/2022 | 06:30pm | Cessna 152 | N4886B | PCM to
X39 (Tampa North) to PCM |
Check ride practice. Short and soft field takeoffs and landings, steep turns, slow flight, power-on stalls, power-off stalls, instrument flying and emergency landing. | Not so good.... I need practice! | 4 | 1.0 | D | 38.4 |
| 04/12/2022 | 10:00am | Cessna 152 | N4886B | PCM to
X39 (Tampa North) to PCM |
Short and soft field takeoffs and landings, steep turns, slow flight and slips. | Soft field landings are good. Shorts are borderline. | 9 | 1.7 | S | 40.1 |
| 04/17/2003 | 5:30pm | Cessna 152 | N4886B | PCM to PCM | Pre-checkride - Short-field landings, short-field takeoffs, soft-field takeoffs, turns around a point, S-turns, emergency landings, slips, steep turns and go-arounds. | As ready as I am going to get | 5 | 1.1 | D | 41.2 |
| 04/18/2003 | 5:30pm | Cessna 152 | N4886B | PCM to
X39 (Tampa North) to ZPH (Zephyrhills) to PCM |
Last minute practice of short and soft field landings, slips and emergency descents | Short field landings were worse than the last lesson | 7 | 1.2 | S | 42.4 |
| 04/19/2003 | 2:30pm | Cessna 152 | N4886B | PCM to
ZPH (Zephyrhills) to PCM |
CHECKRIDE! | I PASSED! | 4 | 1.0 | S | 43.4 |
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