With a short break between 2 storms, I knew I needed to get some training in before it was too late. My flight instructor hadn’t contacted me in a couple of days and my usual training Cessna was already being rented out.

I made the decision to do a lesson at Hollywood Aviators (whom I have done a couple of lessons with before). I was set up with a CFI and proceeded to preflight the 172. After inspecting some dripping water and determining it was no cause for concern, we taxied to 16L for a departure that would lead us to the practice area beyond the Newhall Pass.

We did some review of maneuvers and emergency procedures so he could get an idea of where I was in my training and then we made way back to VNY. We did 2 landings (which were not my better ones) and taxied back to Hollywood Aviators.

There were some control differences in the new plane, which had a new engine, that I had to get used to but a 172 is a 172. I logged another 1.1 hours and am in the midst of planning out the rest of my training. It’s time to stop the procrastination and get that PPL!