We're all pulling for you... Wear an old shirt that you don't mind having the back cut out of...

Check the weather, place your bets, she only flys on Sundays.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Depends upon the weather and the mechanical condition of their planes. So far neither is being very cooperative. I'm betting it's in June. I HOPE it's in June.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Wow, I picked the 15th and it looks like everyone so far has picked that SAME day! Oh, I'm the only one who's voted so far . . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

WHAT ?!?!?

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !

With only one day a week to fly the weather makes it a crap shoot. Apparently they don't maintain these planes very well either. Last week two different planes crapped out on her. On the ground, fortunately.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Sorry this would be a problem for me........

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BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif
15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

Yeah, I'm not too crazy about it either .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

NO KIDDING !!! US TOO !!!

I'm seeing great big red flags with lots of bells, horns an various annunciator lights flashing here !!

What's up with this, Mistress ?!?! Please say it isnt so.

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !

Yeah, we don't want to be sittin' shiva for YOU, Mistress!

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Unfortunately this is true. I almost came really close to throwing in the towel asking for the rest of my money back and going someplace else.

I was already to go after ground school, and the instructor tells me the plane I have scheduled is out for mechanical, no problem we can take the brand new Alarus low-wing, nope the starter crapped out on that one too. Then a student finishes and if I want we can go in that plane (this one has had problems with the front struts). Well we are taxing out, winds are picking up just a tad and I look at the instructor and tell him WE ARE GOING- you call and file the ADIZ flight plan, I check the plane. Taxing out to the run way, I turn left and all of a sudden there a sh*& load of either H20 or gas leaking out of the wing (and no its not from the run-off spout). I look at Patrick and he looks at me and I said "Ah, maybe I'm not suppose to fly today.

I'm really frustrated....

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Frustrated ?!?! What you should be, is looking for a new flight school.

If you’re not 100% comfortable with the aircraft provided, then find someone else to provide the aircraft !!

From day one of this venture of yours, we’ve given you plenty of advice. But none so serious as this.

“I almost came really close to throwing in the towel asking for the rest of my money back and going someplace else.”, you say ???
Well listen up good, girl. This is not an issue or feeling that you can look back on and say “I wish I had done just that.” By then, it’s too late.

And you can love the instructor you have all the way to the ground as well. So don’t sell yourself any crap about “but he’s a great instructor”, etc.

If you are not 100% comfortable with the aircraft you are flying. Move on. NOW!!

It may cost you a bit more in the big picture to get caught up with a new instructor someplace else. But, look at the other possible “cost you” here.

Your stories are not of major life threatening aircraft issues. But they are the big red flags of what’s quite possible there.
Trust me. I’ve seen plenty of this type of thing turn into great tragedy. Plenty.


BTW - “WE ARE GOING” If you were comfortable, fine. But, please don’t forget #1 rule: Take-offs are optional. Landings are mandatory.


I don't mean to sound like your dad here. But I've spent enough time looking into his eyes to feel that he'd agree with all this. And I think you know that as well.

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !

But Mr Haney said he'd give her a good deal on this flight school he had on his truck . . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Thank you- I just faxed them a letter asking for my money back. Lucky for me the accountant is in today.

Thanks everyone for your support with this endeavor, there is another flying school in Manassas i can check out.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Better get a PPI on their planes before you sign up!

__________________
" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Check PMs

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !