An explanation of what has been going on and why I haven't posted for the past week. Since April I have been working on getting my A&P license, I have been working as an "unlicensed Mechanic" and I am somewhat limited on what I can do although my employer operates as a FAR 145 Repair station so I am covered by that authorization.
I have been studying to take the test which concentrates mostly on general aviation. I had gone to a technical college in the middle of my state and did a "cram" session with those people that already had their "8610" signed by the FAA stating that based on their experience it is "OK" to take the test to get the A&P and I had 4 years of documented experience with A&P mechanics signing off my work. Well I had permission by the FAA to start the process and after I took the "Cram" which submerged me in the world of "General Aviation". It helped but I had to pass the 3 written test. "General, Airframe and Powerplant". I started studying and went to the General first, it took 3 tries to pass the General. The first time I was sick and shouldn't have taken the test, so I failed...Studied and took the test again 30 days later and failed...Apparently I went too fast and missed questions....the 3rd time was the charm. Man there was a lot of algebra in that test. Then I went and took the Airframe after studying it. Passed it the first time. Was happy, then went to Powerplant. After studying....man I was tired of studying I took the Powerplant and passed it the first time. I then had to prepare for the "Oral and Practical". I took the Oral first on Wednesday and was grilled for 4 hours on all three subjects. Then we went to the practical and I was working on this airplane...
The Yellow Peril" the plane is flyable, but hasn't had an "annual" in a couple of years, I worked my practical exercises on both airplanes.
I had to start this one up as my last exercise and following a checklist to the letter.
I got my A&P and I was glad but I was really tired, this chewed up a huge chunk of my time. I know that it is worth it in the long run but I am glad that it is over.
On Thursday and Friday I was at the Marriot downtown for a company function and I was on the 44th floor.
Some of the View from my window.
The View from the Inside....
While I was there I did cater to my inner "Geek" and watched "Lord of the Ring". on Netflex in my room
"I Bid you stand Men of the West"
This is the Clip that I got that Pic from.
And the Ride of the Rohirrins...and if the speech of the King don't get the blood moving...Like I said, I let my inner geek have fun. I hadn't seen the movie in years and had forgotten how epic the movie is.
Congrats on getting you’re a&p. I’ve tried to get it twice but I keep struggling with the O&p portion of it.
ReplyDeleteHey Ahmadiss;
DeleteDepending on the DME it can be daunting, I happen to have had a good DME. You may want to check with a different DME in your state or location, and just relax, the DME really don't try to fail you, just grab the manual everytime before you move on to a step, and reference it as you move along.