Day 6, Long Days...

Today I showed up at the airport hoping to fly in the late afternoon to do 2 hours of pattern work. I still need to go through short field takeoffs and landings, and simulated engine outs on takeoff. Unfortunately the weather did not permit it as an overcast layer came into the area around 3pm. So I ended up studying most of the morning and afternoon. And Jerry and I quizzed each other on aircraft systems and multi-engine aerodynamics. Then starting around 5pm I started a 2 hour FRASCA simulator session with Bill, my assigned instructor for my private multi-engine certificate and instrument rating. The session went well as I've been showing up early or staying late to use the simulator on my own to refine my maneuvers since the simulator is much more difficult to fly than the real aircraft. Good news I've nailed down all the procedures for the required maneuvers. Now I just need to fly a couple more times to refine my maneuvers and make sure that when I show up for the checkride, that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Sorry there's not much more to report today, like I said a slow day. I don't think tomorrow will be much different either as it's supposed to be overcast but we shall see.