Today is finally the flight test for the Instrument Rating!!! It will start at 9:30am and end at approximately 2:30pm. The weather is gorgeous outside - Praise the Lord!
I ask you to pray that I will have a clear, organized mind this morning and will be able to anticipate the next item required for each task. Overall, that I will be calm in mind and heart.
Thanks friends!
April
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Part 2A
Well friends, this cold is kicking me down! In light of these health issues, the flight test has been postponed till Sept. 12th. In the meantime, I'm trying to get some sleep and reign in this cough as well as fly the simulator while my ears are clearing.
Boy it's difficult to make progress when feeling under the weather. Do keep me in your prayers over this next week as I try to regain in health and proficiency.
Thanks!
Boy it's difficult to make progress when feeling under the weather. Do keep me in your prayers over this next week as I try to regain in health and proficiency.
Thanks!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Part 1
Thank you for praying for me in this venture~ This afternoon I wrote the Instrument Exam and successfully passed! :) Praise the Lord!!!
Now on to Part 2 - the flight test. Hopefully if the weather holds out, I'll be doing my 2nd flight tomorrow morning into Calgary Springbank Airport. We're hoping we can have a flight each day this week (Tuesday - Thursday) and then the Flight Exam on Friday.
We'll see what unfolds!!!
Keep on praying!!!
~April
Now on to Part 2 - the flight test. Hopefully if the weather holds out, I'll be doing my 2nd flight tomorrow morning into Calgary Springbank Airport. We're hoping we can have a flight each day this week (Tuesday - Thursday) and then the Flight Exam on Friday.
We'll see what unfolds!!!
Keep on praying!!!
~April
Saturday, August 27, 2011
IFR THIS WEEK!!!
That's right - as the subject reads - this is the week for the acquisition of the Instrument Rating. For the non-pilots, this will enable me to fly safely in clouds and low visibilities only by reference to instruments. If you've ever taken a commercial airline flight - they fly by instruments too!
I wanted to give myself a month to complete the training, however as the theme of life seems to be, plans changed. Between the availability of my instructor, the airplane and myself - we are attempting to complete it in a week and a half. The "half" part of the week has already happened and now Lord willing on Monday I'll pass the written exam and on Friday successfully complete the flight test. I was reminded again this week, after feeling very overwhelmed, that it is in my weakness that He is strong. I've been praying that His peace will come upon my mind and heart and remove this anxiety. I believe He is answering this plea as I've felt quite calm since Thursday morning. I trust that this peace will continue.
So friends, I ask you to pray with me throughout this week and then we can all watch together how the Lord works!
... that His peace will be in my mind and heart as I learn the knowledge and practical skills this rating requires.
...Mental stamina to put in full days of flight training
...I'll recall the information that I have learned and studied as I write the written examination on Monday
...I will not feel overwhelmed! To focus on one day at a time!
...I will get better fast!! I woke up with a cold this morning...no good!
Thanks!!
~April:)
These promises are a good reminder for me:)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:6-9
I wanted to give myself a month to complete the training, however as the theme of life seems to be, plans changed. Between the availability of my instructor, the airplane and myself - we are attempting to complete it in a week and a half. The "half" part of the week has already happened and now Lord willing on Monday I'll pass the written exam and on Friday successfully complete the flight test. I was reminded again this week, after feeling very overwhelmed, that it is in my weakness that He is strong. I've been praying that His peace will come upon my mind and heart and remove this anxiety. I believe He is answering this plea as I've felt quite calm since Thursday morning. I trust that this peace will continue.
So friends, I ask you to pray with me throughout this week and then we can all watch together how the Lord works!
... that His peace will be in my mind and heart as I learn the knowledge and practical skills this rating requires.
...Mental stamina to put in full days of flight training
...I'll recall the information that I have learned and studied as I write the written examination on Monday
...I will not feel overwhelmed! To focus on one day at a time!
...I will get better fast!! I woke up with a cold this morning...no good!
Thanks!!
~April:)
These promises are a good reminder for me:)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:6-9
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A Date!!!
Wow, that got your attention! ;o)
You'll have to wait a bit longer to find out! First things first! I had the psychological/medical assessment interview yesterday. It went really well - much to my surprise~ especially after hearing stories of others who have gone before me.
Second piece of news: I have committed to staying on at Prairie School of Mission Aviation until Christmas 2011. While our Chief Flight Instructor is away in India on a missions trip, I have been given the opportunity to act as interim CFI (Chief Flight Instructor) until he returns. It is such a privilege to have this experience here on my home turf working with such amazing instructors, staff and students. I am and hoping to learn so much during these next 5 weeks! I am so thankful to the Lord for His plans for me:)
Thirdly, A DATE!!!
With WHOM you may ask?! Well, none other than...MAF US. Alas, sigh, no flowers, dinner or dancing - just a technical evaluation. One, though, that appeared out of no where - for which I am thankful. Five whole days of observations -October 3rd to 7th. Although, I'm positive that chocolate will not be involved in our transactions - I will still look forward to this date! :0)
You'll have to wait a bit longer to find out! First things first! I had the psychological/medical assessment interview yesterday. It went really well - much to my surprise~ especially after hearing stories of others who have gone before me.
Second piece of news: I have committed to staying on at Prairie School of Mission Aviation until Christmas 2011. While our Chief Flight Instructor is away in India on a missions trip, I have been given the opportunity to act as interim CFI (Chief Flight Instructor) until he returns. It is such a privilege to have this experience here on my home turf working with such amazing instructors, staff and students. I am and hoping to learn so much during these next 5 weeks! I am so thankful to the Lord for His plans for me:)
Thirdly, A DATE!!!
With WHOM you may ask?! Well, none other than...MAF US. Alas, sigh, no flowers, dinner or dancing - just a technical evaluation. One, though, that appeared out of no where - for which I am thankful. Five whole days of observations -October 3rd to 7th. Although, I'm positive that chocolate will not be involved in our transactions - I will still look forward to this date! :0)
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Fog?!
Thank you to all who prayed for my me during my exam this morning.
At 7:15am this morning, I looked outside and marveled at the clear blue skies of the day. At 7:45am, we were in fog! I immediately called the examiner to give him a heads up regarding our weather but I felt that it would burn off in time for our flight. I arrived at the airport to find that the aircraft I was to fly had issues the night before and our wonderful maintenance guys were busy trying to figure out and fix the problem - in time for my exam. When my examiner arrived he commented that the fog started 10min. south of Three Hills and the rest of southern Alberta had not a cloud in the sky!
Needless to say, after all the ground briefing and teaching, the fog cleared up enough to do the exam and the airplane was ready to fly!! Praise the Lord!! Thanks to Tim & Chris for fixing the plane so quickly!!!
So on to the news you've been waiting for and that I am excited to share!
The flight test went really well and I am now officially a Class 2 Instructor!!!! Yaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!
It honestly feels so surreal. As you know, I've been waiting & wanting to get this for a while and I cannot believe it's done. The Lord is faithful:)
Thank you again for all of you who prayed for me today. I was calm and collected and I know it was from the Lord. Thanks!
At 7:15am this morning, I looked outside and marveled at the clear blue skies of the day. At 7:45am, we were in fog! I immediately called the examiner to give him a heads up regarding our weather but I felt that it would burn off in time for our flight. I arrived at the airport to find that the aircraft I was to fly had issues the night before and our wonderful maintenance guys were busy trying to figure out and fix the problem - in time for my exam. When my examiner arrived he commented that the fog started 10min. south of Three Hills and the rest of southern Alberta had not a cloud in the sky!
Needless to say, after all the ground briefing and teaching, the fog cleared up enough to do the exam and the airplane was ready to fly!! Praise the Lord!! Thanks to Tim & Chris for fixing the plane so quickly!!!
So on to the news you've been waiting for and that I am excited to share!
The flight test went really well and I am now officially a Class 2 Instructor!!!! Yaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!
It honestly feels so surreal. As you know, I've been waiting & wanting to get this for a while and I cannot believe it's done. The Lord is faithful:)
Thank you again for all of you who prayed for me today. I was calm and collected and I know it was from the Lord. Thanks!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Flight Test
Alright Team!
The Class 2 flight test is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Thursday July 7th at 9am-1pm). Please pray that all goes well and that I am deemed to be at the Class 2 level. It will start off at 9am with a scenario. I will then build a lesson plan for the "student" and teach through a series of maneuvers on the ground. Next, we head into the airplane where the examiner will switch back and forth from being a "student" to an examiner, evaluating my teaching & evaluation skills and that I can demonstrate the maneuvers with accuracy. Back on the ground, I will debrief the "student" and then the examiner will debrief my performance with me.
(Sigh)...a calm and sharp mind would be great:)
Thanks friends,
April:)
The Class 2 flight test is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Thursday July 7th at 9am-1pm). Please pray that all goes well and that I am deemed to be at the Class 2 level. It will start off at 9am with a scenario. I will then build a lesson plan for the "student" and teach through a series of maneuvers on the ground. Next, we head into the airplane where the examiner will switch back and forth from being a "student" to an examiner, evaluating my teaching & evaluation skills and that I can demonstrate the maneuvers with accuracy. Back on the ground, I will debrief the "student" and then the examiner will debrief my performance with me.
(Sigh)...a calm and sharp mind would be great:)
Thanks friends,
April:)