[ElaineP8]

You must be very talented! I can't imagine being ready to solo at 8 hours. I've logged 4 hours and still have to think about every darn thing I do. Not much is automatic yet... except the pre-flight. For some reason, I can get around the airplane quickly and not miss anything without needing to refer to the list... except that I do refer to the list because my CFI wants me to stay in the habit.

I'm afraid even if I had a legend CFI I'd still need more practice before getting the "muscle memory" I'd need to feel ready to solo. But I'm hanging in there!

I'm a Navy brat and my dad was a brass-gonad test pilot. If you love it, you should pursue it. If you're good at something and love it, the money will follow.

Congratulations again!

-elaine