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"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale) 08/22/2017 at 19:22 • Filed to: Flight School

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So a some really good friends of mine are having relationship issues and I have been trying to help them figure out things. Even after 11 years of marriage they have issues and I am always happy to help. The wife talks to me more than the husband, but that’s just because guys talk less etc. Anyway the other day we were talking about goals and how life isn’t panning out how either of us want at the moment and what were things we both wanted to do and got to talking planse and wanting to get pilots licences. Well I have 2 planes I have always wanted a Learjet 25 and a Cessna 441 Conquest II because turboprops are fucking cool! Anyway she gave me this as a thank you for helping and to help maybe get me to do something new with my life.

It is 30 minutes on the ground and 30 minutes in the air. I was speechless. and so freaking excited!!!!!

Learjet 25 (used by NASA)

Cessna 441 Conquest II

I have a thing for older planes

d15b > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 19:27

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Not that I would believe that any Oppo would do anything..but yeah you might want to block out your name, mate.

CaptDale - is secretly British > d15b 08/22/2017 at 19:29

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I suppose.... Will do

d15b > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 19:34

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It is just good net-safety-etiquette!

TheRealBicycleBuck > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 19:39

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Awesome! I look forward to being at a point in my life where I can afford to do that. I’ve been around aviation a lot, but never had the funds to pay for school. I’m seriously jealous over here!

CaptDale - is secretly British > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/22/2017 at 19:41

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It is one class so far, after that unless I get a good raise or something IDK when I would be able to finish the classes.

CaptDale - is secretly British > d15b 08/22/2017 at 19:43

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Yeah, not that my username will find me all over the internet XD

shop-teacher > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 19:55

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That’s cool!!

CaptDale - is secretly British > shop-teacher 08/22/2017 at 19:58

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Right? Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!!!!!

Kiltedpadre > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 19:59

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My delusional personal dream is that I’ll someday have screw you money. Much like you I’m a fan of older planes. My thoughts are even less practical though.

I want a radial powered amphib.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Kiltedpadre 08/22/2017 at 20:03

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Enough screw you money to own, maintain, and run this pictured vehicle along with my cars and planes

Union Pacific Challenger

WilliamsSW > Kiltedpadre 08/22/2017 at 20:05

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Grumman flying boats are freaking awesome! !

WilliamsSW > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 20:06

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That’s a ridiculously awesome and thoughtful gift.

However, it’s also like giving crack to an addict. After my intro flight I just KNEW that I had to get my license asap!!

CaptDale - is secretly British > WilliamsSW 08/22/2017 at 20:11

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Oh I know I will be 200% addicted.

Kiltedpadre > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 20:13

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I could save a little time and maintenance cost by not needing any train cars. Well, just one. I mean if you have private steam locomotive money you don’t share a hotel with commoners. If I have a steam locomotive I’ll be playing engineer.

Though I’d probably go with one of the streamlined locomotives.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Kiltedpadre 08/22/2017 at 20:14

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Yeah, good points. But you need two cars. Your personal quarters and a food/ staff sleeper.

Kiltedpadre > WilliamsSW 08/22/2017 at 20:15

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There was a Widgeon just sitting outside at an airport where I worked in 2000. I made any excuse to go to that end of the field just so I could walk around it.

Kiltedpadre > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 20:18

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True, can’t count on always stopping near a fleabag motel for the staff to sleep in.

Food not as much for me because finding the best restaurants along the track would be part of the fun. Just need a well stocked bar and snack foods.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Kiltedpadre 08/22/2017 at 20:27

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Still I would want a chef in case of an overnight trip for business etc.

TheRealBicycleBuck > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 21:08

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It takes Ten to fifteen thousand to complete the courses and flight time to become fully licensed. This is why I went with hang gliding instead. Much cheaper.

shop-teacher > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/22/2017 at 22:00

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Woot!!

CaptDale - is secretly British > TheRealBicycleBuck 08/23/2017 at 01:08

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Yeah I know it does

TheRealBicycleBuck > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/23/2017 at 05:51

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I know the feeling. Have fun on the free flight. It will be worth it!

functionoverfashion > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/24/2017 at 13:39

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That is awesome. I’ve been flying a few times in a friend’s Piper Cub, and it’s amazing, every time. He’s given me the basics and let me take control a little here and there. I’ve been in a Super Cub as well, towing a glider... same pilot. I wish I had the time and money.... maybe a powered paraglider? Because they look like fun and if something goes wrong, you’re already in the thing you’d want to be in for an emergency!