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I got my official Student Pilot Certificate last Friday which means I can begin logging my ten hours of flight time needed for my Private Pilot – Lighter Than Air license. The past few weeks I’ve been crewing for balloons as much as possible and studying the test questions for my Private Pilot exam.  There are quite a few fixed-wing questions on the exam even though I’m not going to be flying a plane.

Crewed for Calypso (90cf Lindstrand balloon) at Glendale Glitter and Glow last Saturday — it was so fun getting to see about 24 balloons lined up along the streets of downtown Glendale. This week we have a huge set of storm systems moving through Arizona, so I don’t think any balloons have been flying lately. I’m supposed to have a flight lesson this Saturday so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for good weather.

My mantra for 2010? “Keep your dreams close.” Three months ago, I’d never even touched a hot air balloon, and now I’m looking to have a private pilot license by the end of the year, and maybe our own “starter” balloon next year.

Wish me gentle landings and calm winds this year!