Pessimist, or Realist?

Kevin and I went out yesterday for what was ostensibly Check Ride Prep #2. We only flew for 0.9 hours, and out of San Carlos (SQL) no less. But we practiced some short field landings, slow flight, steep turns, stalls and some hood time. At this point, I am 0.9 hours short on hood time, and I still need to take my phase check. I talked with Chris, who is doing my phase check, earlier today, and he had me plan a trip to Fresno. I thought this would be good practice for my check ride, but since my check ride starts at Reid Hillview in San Jose, the route is pretty different. I went ahead and did the planning, but we couldn't fly today as the clouds and rain came in.

At this point, I don't think there's any way I can be prepared for a check ride on Monday, even if the weather on Monday itself is good. I'd need for the weather to be good tomorrow, which is not likely, so Chris and I can do the phase check. Otherwise, I guess Chris and I could fly on Sunday, and Kevin and I could potentially go for one last flight on Monday morning, early. Crazy. And that's IF the weather's good on Monday. Forecast says rain showers.

This is so frustrating. I guess it's part of the lesson, right? There'll be times when I've spent lots of time planning a trip, and then just can't go because of the weather. Hopefully the Examiner's schedule is not booked up for the next three months.