This morning I passed the flight test at last. Now I am a pilot, sure I'm happy but feel more relief. I don't have to worry about the weather for the flight test any more because I fly just for fun and I don't have to fly in bad weather conditions. One flight lesson costs around 200 bucks, it was just like a purse hole affecting my financial condition. Payment of more than 1,000 bucks a week was of course unhappy for me, but now I can fly on my pace. A private pilot can fly legally with passengers. It means that I can fly with my friends. It must be enjoyable to fly to unknown place with my friends, but I will fly solo to build more experience before flying with passengers. I'm also thinking about getting night rating and float rating. I become happy just by thinking about what to do this summer. I'm going back to Japan within a week and coming back to Vancouver this spring.
Welcome to the club. The transition from student pilot to private pilot is one that not many have the commitment to do, but you made it. Congratulations.
Posted by: Iowntheskies | January 14, 2006 at 01:20 AM
Congratulations! おめでとう
Welcome to the wonderful world of flying! I strongly recommend getting the night rating. Flying at night is even more beautiful than flying during the day. (for me)
Posted by: Aviadisto | January 14, 2006 at 03:35 AM
Congratulations! Your dream finally comes true. Enjoy your trip back to Japan too!
Posted by: Yeung | January 14, 2006 at 08:14 AM
Congratulations !
You finally made it...
Looking forward to enjoying Bol de nuit tour.
Posted by: Sen | January 14, 2006 at 09:28 AM
congratulations!! i've been enjoying your blog for a long time. now you achieved your goal, i hope you keep blogging.
Posted by: aaron | January 14, 2006 at 04:51 PM
Hey Congatulations!! I've been really interested in youru blog for over half a year. It's great that you have achieved your goal. Have fun in Japan. :)
Posted by: Tiffany | January 15, 2006 at 09:22 AM
Congradulations on the PPL.
I have a float rating, and I would have to say the most fun I've ever had flying was on Floats. Good luck with all your endeavors.
Posted by: Matt | January 15, 2006 at 10:52 PM
Thank you everybody. I'm really glad to receive so many congratulations. If you are to visit Vancouver after I come back this spring, and if you like to feel a real fear, let's fly with me. :-)
Posted by: mochi | January 16, 2006 at 07:18 AM
Congratulations. I've been waiting for that announcement, knowing it would come true.
Japan will seem different to you now.
Posted by: Aviatrix | January 17, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Christine | January 17, 2006 at 11:02 PM
I know I'm a little late, but congratulations! Have a good visit to Tokyo.
Posted by: Joolie | January 18, 2006 at 04:43 PM
Almost a week has passed since I got the PPL, but I still have so many congratulations. I'm a happy pilot. Thank you very much everyone.
Posted by: mochi | January 20, 2006 at 02:28 AM
Your answer shows real inntglileece.
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