The last month has been tough. I’ve been in a perpetual state of overload. It hasn’t gotten to the point (yet) where something’s ‘broken’, but it’s been close on a couple of occasions. Now I’m in Atlanta for a week of my annual recurrent training (fun fun fun). The overload is catching up to me. On the way down here I noticed a little sinus irritation…yep… head cold… Baaaaad timing. Well, maybe not the end of the world. It’s Monday and I don’t sim until Thursday. If I can just make the next two days happen, I’ll be okay (I hope I hope).
I didn’t really study like I normally do for this recurrent. I did the ‘independent study’ part today (basically some computer based training and quizes) and that went okay (I think). I did a little bit of studying on this last trip, so hopefully it will go well. On the bright side, we’re not actually doing a checkride per se. We have a new program in place where every other year we replace our usual checkride with a recurrent LOFT (Line Oriented Flight Training). So instead of doing engine failure after fire after winshear, etc., we do a more realistic approach that’s geared towards honing skills we’re more likely to use regularly. I’d say that’s a positive change and it certainly makes me feel better about this particular event (given my slightly lower level of studying).
I didn’t realize until more than halfway through the day today that it’s Valentines Day. I guess I’m lame?!? I think I’ve been *way* too focused on other things lately. So to all the Valentines in my life (including that very very special one who called me to remind me… lol), Happy Valentines Day! 😉
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