ACPP 90-Day at Atlanta - Lawrenceville
December 12, 2009 from Alexander Richards

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From: Alexander Richards <---@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: Flight Instructor Position
To: Courtney Dennis 

I remember my time at ATP as an adventure, a challenging but
wonderful adventure.  From my first flight in the Seminole, to my
cross countries, to flying the Citation, to passing my instructor
check ride; it was an extremely rewarding journey.

The flight instruction I received was incredible, and brought me
to an entirely new level of skill, knowledge and confidence. 
Jermaine Grant, Peter Stewart and (Privacy Requested) totally
dedicated themselves to making sure I understood the material on
the ground and in the plane and tried to pass on every piece of
knowledge they had.  I was often exhausted from all the study but
throughout they kept me motivated and focused.  I remember days
of studying with my training partner Conrad Schuler where Peter,
our instructor, would keep us motivated.  He had a game where we
would throw a ball back and forth while answering a barrage of
questions on everything for the Instrument oral.  Every time we
caught the ball we would have to answer a question on the
components of an ILS, or alternate requirements or the procedure
for intercepting a VOR radial-anything and everything related to
Instrument flying.  My instructors made learning engaging and I
credit them for making me the best student I could be.  I am
proud to be able to say that I have never failed a checkride or
even come close to failing a written exam.

I strive to do for other students what my instructors have done
for me.  They taught me not just knowledge, but how also how to
acquire it and how to enjoy yourself while you're doing it.  I
will remember what I learned and the people I met at ATP fondly
and try to live up to the high standards they set for me.

Sincerely
Alexander Richards  

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