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Crash Lander
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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:20 am Post subject: Getting closer! |
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Had another lesson on the weekend. Beautiful day, hardly any breeze on the
ground. Was surprised at how much there was up at circuit height.
We were using rwy 35 instead of 17, which is one I've not taken off or
landed on before. I like 17 because of the visual references on approach.
Nice tall line of pine trees right before the fence etc. Was good to try the
opposite direction, and interesting to come in over a busy main road, with
cars and trucks doing their best to distract you when you're about to touch
down.
Handled it all with no problems however, and even managed to deal with an
unexpected crosswind gust right before one of the touchdowns. Instructor was
nicely impressed. She says that next week, we'll do simulated emergency
landings and go-arounds, and then get this! She said "Then I reakon you're
ready for your first solo!"
Now, I know I'm VERY low hours (5.5 hours now), but I do feel ready for it.
I don't feel I'm being rushed, or anything like that, as I'm sure some here
will suggest or claim. I guess as long as I'm comfortable with it, and she
thinks I'm ready, then that's all that matters. I run through the procedures
in my head all day every day, and it seems to keep me fresh by the time the
next lesson comes around.
So, it looks like Santa's bringing me my solo, and I'm happier than a boy
with his first bike!
Oz Lander
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TACAN
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Getting closer! |
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Well done - it will be one of the best and memorable days of your life.
Enjoy!!! :-)
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There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For
example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt |
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Coop
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Getting closer! |
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On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:32:27 +1000, "Bushy Pete"
<please (AT) reply (DOT) to.goup> wrote:
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Keep an eye on your instructor next week- its probably getting to that
time where she will begin to drop a few surprises into your lap....
Coop
Now Coop an image flashed into my mind which is probably quite different
to
that which you intended but would still serve as a distraction to a
budding
pilot :)
Now, I also have to find a new instructor!
;<)
Will she also give a good ground briefing before/after the lesson?
;<)
Pete
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Please note I did NOT say that he would drop a little surprise into
HER lap!
Now, fellas, how do you explain your comments....? Just exactly what
did you have in mind- I'm all ears here.....Well, what's left of them
after following that Gypsy for so many hours.... :-(
Coop |
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rebel
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Getting closer! |
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On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:32:27 +1000, "Bushy Pete" <please (AT) reply (DOT) to.goup> wrote:
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Keep an eye on your instructor next week- its probably getting to that
time where she will begin to drop a few surprises into your lap....
Coop
Now Coop an image flashed into my mind which is probably quite different
to
that which you intended but would still serve as a distraction to a
budding
pilot :)
Now, I also have to find a new instructor!
;<)
Will she also give a good ground briefing before/after the lesson?
;<)
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Forget the briefing - the debriefing is where it's at. |
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