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| A Change Over Point as shown on an Enroute Chart |
To explain, I need to set up a bit of a back story. My last VFR flight revealed to me that it was time to go up with an instructor again. In short, my landings were terrible, nearly bouncing every time and even wheel-barrowing in on one landing. Due to personal budget limitations, the past few months have kept me out of the left seat, allowing my skills to further deteriorate and even allowing my currency to expire. Needless to say, as July moves in, I look forward to getting some flight time in to work on my takeoffs and landings and gain my currency back.
Today, after a quick round of emails with my instructor this morning, I've learned that the Cherokee that I had intended on flying this weekend (as well as using for my instrument rating) has recently been taken offline and is now unavailable to rent. Surprised to hear this, I wasn't able to fully connect my thoughts on the implications of how this would affect my continual training until it finally sunk in- "Where do I go from here?"
Sure, there are other aircraft available for rent and nicer ones at that too, even ones with autopilots. However, those luxuries comes with a price that I am not willing to pay. After all, I've set a personal goal to not spend as much money on this rating as I did with my initial ticket and I choose to remain committed to that goal.
For now, I'm still committing to continue with this rating even though the thought of "cutting my losses" has crept across my brain today. Though I would probably have a more flexible budget if I made that decision, I've put in too much time, I've spent too much money, and I enjoy flying too much to simply turn my back and walk away.
I've got some decisions to make ahead of me. I'll keep you posted as I make them.
