By Vincent on Dec 16, 2009
Readers Poll – Who are you ?
One of my favorite things with this blog is to be in contact with you, reader. Comments and direct contact are always welcome. You know a lot of things about me via this blog and I know some of you personally.
For this last poll in 2009, I’d like to know more about you. Who are you ? Pilot ? What for ratings ? Non-flying aviation enthusiast ? How old ? From which part of the world ?
Please leave a comment about yourself, with as much or as little as you want, anonymous of not. The e-mail address of commenters is not published.
25 Comments, Comment or Ping
iskorpit
non flying enthusiast 43 turkey
Dec 16th, 2009
Sigourney
Female, 43, PPL-A since summer 2008, home base EDHE. Just started on the (presumably) long road to IR(A), currently fighting with the theory, especially meteorology.
The weather is bad enough in Northern Germany, I really would prefer not to know that nothing else can realistically be expected here (what with the polar front always hovering above us and spawning one depression after the other
Dec 16th, 2009
Brad
I’m a student pilot in Minnesota (it’s really cold here). Working on my PPL in DA20s out of KFCM.
Dec 16th, 2009
Ben
I am a student studying aviation engineering in London. I’m an NPPL holder with 47hours experience, mostly 152 but now 172S.
Due to lack of funds before I start flight training in full I want to use my time gaining experience in am many different aircraft and situations as possible with my limited time and funds.
Therefore reading this blog and the sorts of flights you have done makes me supremely jealous!
Dec 17th, 2009
Julien
PPL, Australia, 35 y.o.. VFR Night Rating as soon as weather wants to cooperate. Flying for fun. Wondering if I should do an instrument rating. May do a tailwheel endorsement and maybe some airbatics next year. The rest is on my blog
Dec 17th, 2009
Axel
Well Vincent,
Since a few months back I can proudly say I am a commercial pilot!
…and I am currently freezing my butt off in Santa’s backyard…in chilly Norway!
After a snowfall two days ago the view from my terrace is now something of a picture perfect christmas card….very purty indeed!
Axel
Dec 17th, 2009
Chris
18yr old PPL from Australia. About to start a night rating after christmas. Working on tailwheel and aerobatics at the moment as money allows. Looking to go CPL and get a job in GA.
Just realised how close mine is to Juliens, crazy coincidences haha
Dec 17th, 2009
Sean
Pre-GFPT, currently training in Camden, Australia. 42 years old, no immediate plans to go CPL but liking the idea of a tailwheel endorsement / aerobatics to give the kiddies a thrill.
Dec 17th, 2009
MJG
I’m a late forties private pilot with instrument ticket who is fortunate enough to fly a sr22 g3 w/perspective system. Been flying for coming up on 6 years now in SoCal. Looking to get tailwheel endorsement or seaplane rating. But what I’d really like for Xmas this year is more time to fly. I’m new to your blog but have been enjoying it immensely.
Dec 17th, 2009
Mark
34, Brit, based londonish. Started through gliding in the UK, gained PPL in Aus about 3 years ago. 175hrs, Aero rated, with strange prediliction for spinning upside down, also tailwheel/csu/retract/nvfr. flown 150/172/180/PA28/PA28R/Sportstar/Decathlon/Robin 2160/Extra (200)/DHC1 (chipmunk)/S2A (the mighty pitts, my current love affair).
Strongly anti all this computerisation, and plastic stuff, but I tolerate
I’m a stick and rudder kinda guy, like planes that need flying.
Dec 17th, 2009
Patrick Flannigan
Sure, I’ll play.
I’m a 26 year old airline pilot with all the ratings that go with it. I fly the CRJ-200, but personally prefer a Piper Cherokee. Maybe I’ll be able to afford to buy one of these days…
Oh yeah, I also run and write for AviationChatter.com
Dec 17th, 2009
Matthew Stibbe
CPL/IR 650 hours, mainly Cirrus SR-22.
Dec 17th, 2009
Reza
PPL – Switzerland. Been flying since I was 17, now 42, with some big breaks in between. Mostly fly a Piper Archer III out of LSGL and a “Glass” Arrow out of LSPL. Your blog has been particularly useful and interesting for me because, being based in Switzerland, I can especially relate or learn from your posts, airport reviews, etc. One of the most beautiful places to fly from, except very expensive…
Dec 17th, 2009
Michal
I’m 21, live in Poland and got my PPL couple of months ago on C172. Currently I’m studying economics and prepairing for ATPL exams. Next year I want to do some advanced training (maybe in Florida or California) and then… then we’ll see
Dec 18th, 2009
Aaron
Software developer in New Zealand with a PPL, fly a Piper Arrow most of the time.
Dec 18th, 2009
John M. White {JetAviator7}
I am 68 and have been involved in aviation since 1959 when I saw my first airplane closeup. It was a V-Tail Bonanza at a county fair, placed upon a rotating platform and in the evening dusk had its rotating beacon on.
I obtained my Airline Transport Rating along with a number of type ratings, and over the years have participated in many aspects of aviation. Starting as a student pilot I became a flight instructor, charter pilot, corporate pilot, chief pilot and then formed and owned my own aviation insurance agency for over 30 years.
In 2004 I sold my business and since then have been providing business consulting and pursuing internet activities including my all things aviation blog.
Dec 19th, 2009
Niels
26 year old male commercial pilot, CPL license, Fokker 50 rated, from the Netherlands.
Dec 19th, 2009
Bill
56 years old, male, live in Dallas TX. Private + Instrument rated. Fly 172s and 182s out of Addison airport. Rent, not an owner. Thanks for your great site!
Dec 21st, 2009
Nicolas Potiron
I’m 25, I live in the Pacific coastal mountain range British Columbia Canada.
I’ve been flying for 5 yrs, PPL(A) France, then moved to Canada to get my CPL . Stayed there to fly real airplanes :p
I’m now flying charters on Cessna 206 out of Squamsih CYSE.
Got a flight instructor rating, and love teaching.
Dec 21st, 2009
Scien
25 Missouri, student for private pilot. Almost there… done with all xcountries and requirements. Just need review and more confidence heh.
Dec 22nd, 2009
rusty
51 yr old Lake Buccaneer Amphibain seaplane pilot; midwest
Dec 23rd, 2009
John
private pilot, airplane single engine land.
flew Piper Colt and Cherokee. Hourly rate when I was a student pilot was $12.50 per hour wet!
Live in the western United States.
Too damn old (61) to fly anymore! I made a commitment while on assignment in Vietnam in the late 60’s to learn to fly when I returned to the states. I fulfilled that dream and loved every minute in the air.
Dec 26th, 2009
Sudheer Manthri
I am a PPL student based in West Midlands. Completed my theory components and about 8 hours of flying. Waiting for funds to complete the flight training & requirements. I keep buying the National Lottery tickets and am still waiting for the big win to fund my flying hobby.
-SM
Jan 3rd, 2010
Liam Sandie
PPL (A) pilot from Yorkshire, UK. I fly PA-28s and got my licence in August 2009. I am (hopefully) over the first hurdle on my way to a ATPL.
Jan 3rd, 2010
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