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for F-16 students and pilots, so I get it. But when in the sim myself, the check- ride portion of training can still push me too far on the bell curve – but not this time. Despite the scheduling and training shortfalls, sleep debt and anxiety, day four of the Citation 650 simulator training went great, as did five through seven and the oral and checkride on day eight – the type rating is now on my temporary air- man certificate. Looking back, I’m embarrassed that I almost quit. Let the next adventure begin. Happy New Year, my friends.
Kevin Dingman has been flying for more than 40 years. He’s an ATP typed in the B737, DC9 and CE-650 with 25,000 hours in his logbook. A retired Air Force major, he flew the F-16 and later performed as an USAF Civil Air Patrol Liaison Officer. He flies volunteer missions for the Christian organiza- tion Wings of Mercy, is retired from a major airline, flies the Cessna Citation for RAI Jets, and owns and operates a Beechcraft Duke.Contact Kevin at dinger10d@gmail.com.
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