Great men have mustaches.

Checkrides are a fairly awkward experience. Like a first date, you do all the talking while being judged quietly. Being so, it’s probably best not to talk aloud to yourself in either situation, but apparently most students do.

Also, this is a direct quote from a midphase checkride. As long as you pass, right?

The stuff you hear from IP’s when sitting in the control tower.

Hey, the story only has to be 10% true, but it’s good regardless.

Solo and the Midphase checkride came quick, so to speak. But now that it’s over, there should be time for more comics!

Also, 3 G’s is when the sweat starts dripping from your helmet, and negative .75 G’s is when your instructor pilot gets uncomfortable.

Yes, ‘Swhsssh’ is the consensus of what clouds sound like. And yes, I’m not the only person who does this. Other commonly heard sound effects are “Vrooom” and “Shit”. The last one is mostly for landings and gear checks, though.

Indiana Jones had snakes. I have spiders.

Trust me, you don’t want to get it wrong.

Swordfish, such a great movie.

…You would never guess that Sonic was invented here. Worst part is they don’t even wear roller skates at the four locations (one in each cardinal direction), what gives?

…And babies, those things are popping out of everywhere.