New Year’s Resolutions…aviation style
New Year’s Resolutions…aviation style
With 2013 already in full swing, I thought it appropriate to post up my aviation related goals for the new year. Many of you know this, but there is a lot of power in actually writing these things down – they seem to have a greater chance of actually happening.
In all fairness, I did procrastinate on making this list since the end of the world was potentially looming and I didn’t want to waste the effort until the coast was clear.
The List:
#1 Fly more! I only put 50 hours on the RV-8 last year. This year I’d like to double that number.
#2 Make some epic flying videos. Armed with my new GoPro and my old Drift170HD, I’d love to make a few edits that really stand out.
#3 Give more rides. I have a backlog of rides I have promised folks. Time to whittle that down.
#4 Volunteer at 3 or more aviation events; be it giving Young Eagles rides at a rally or working the grounds at Oshkosh.
#5 Do at least one thing to further my aviation education, could be an add-on rating or some kind of course or seminar.
#6 Get the RV-8 IFR certified and fly it IMC. It needs a pitot static and a transponder check first. I also want a backup handheld radio (Looking at the Sporty’s SP-400 NAV/COMM) and she’ll be good to go.
#7 Mentor at least one person, could be a newbie or an active pilot.
What are some of your goals for 2013?
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Having just gotten my instrument rating in October, my #1 goal is not to let it get out of currency, which was one of my big worries. I need to do my six approaches by April, which should be doable, right?
My next goal is, like you, to figure out what rating to get next. After working on the IFR ticket for so long, I’m not quite sure where to go from here. Any suggestions?
Charley,
First congrats on your instrument ticket! Very cool! You are wise to be concerned about keeping it up, but it does provide a great excuse to go flying. As for what’s next, I would go the other way to something less cerebral like a glider rating or tailwheel endorsement, if you don’t already have them. Those will mesh suprisingly well with your instrument rating – all of these disciplines require finesse.
Best of luck and keep us in the loop!
Brent
How about a commercial rating? Not many requirements, no written test.
Scott,
Great idea! I think a lot of people don’t think about the commercial, but it’s a pretty easy upgrade.
Thanks,
Brent