Getting my PCA instructors license Friday.
07-13-2009, 11:18 AM
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Dan - welcome to the ranks. When I did my first DE event, I was so impressed that instructors were wiling to help me learn how to drive my Porsche. On the way home, I said to myself that someday, I would return the favor. I've been returning that favor for 4 seasons now. These days, instructing is just as much fun as driving out there! It is neat to see a student improve, and know that you were part of that process!
-Z-man.
-Z-man.
07-13-2009, 01:39 PM
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whew man that was alot of riding around for sure! First mentor got me w/ the arm on the window sill trick- didnt notice it right away. Its difficult to tell someone exactly what to do when they "know nothing" - im sure i'll get the hang of it with time. Fingers crossed they send me an exceptance letter.
07-13-2009, 11:17 PM
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no i didnt sign up for friday- conserving some fuel - i guess Alan and I are coming up around 4pm - or sooner- cant remember what time the track closes...
07-14-2009, 12:38 AM
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Congratulations! Well done.
I know exactly what you mean. When I started instructing, I didn't have any problems with motion sickness or nausea, but it's pretty bad now. Part of the problem, for me, is that the cars are so much faster now. Anyhow, a friend has the same problem and she let me use an electronic motion-sickness wristband and I didn't have any problems (I also took ginger pills for a couple weeks before the event and changed my diet a bit, so I can't say the wristband was the only factor).
If you'd still like to instruct, or you ride along from time to time, or you can't fly, etc., here's the wristband:
http://www.neurowavemedical.com/
No affiliation. It worked for me and it might help someone else.
Congrats, Dan. My official instructor "check out" came from Parker Berry in a RS6, and while it made me an instructor it also served the purpose of making me not want to be an instructor. Not in a real bad way, for we had a lot of fun, but I really appreciate all of the volunteer rag dolls now. I can NOT ride for 30 with someone, and then get out and get in my car. My eggs get scrambled waaay too easy now.
If you'd still like to instruct, or you ride along from time to time, or you can't fly, etc., here's the wristband:
http://www.neurowavemedical.com/
No affiliation. It worked for me and it might help someone else.
07-14-2009, 10:45 AM
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Dan;
Glad to see you there for Friday. Ray in the Elise did my final check ride - he was real cool about it.
And that is some car - a 1200 lb Lotus on R-888s!
Congrats.
Glad to see you there for Friday. Ray in the Elise did my final check ride - he was real cool about it.
And that is some car - a 1200 lb Lotus on R-888s!
Congrats.
07-16-2009, 07:59 PM
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