Ah the British summer! Low visibility, rain and borderline winds on Saturday followed by stormy winds on Sunday meant I didn't fly this weekend. The best bit is the weather is absolutely perfect today. I won't be flying for a couple of weeks - next weekend the club is off to France and I find myself in a brewery the weekend after.
I miss being up there!
Monday 23 June 2008
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Effects of Controls
Phew! I've finally had another lesson! My second lesson was Effects of Controls Part 2. A late start with Zulu Whiskey out on a navigation flight meant a long briefing with a review of stuff I'd already done, along with new territory - I really should read further ahead in the books!
As part of the wait, Stuart sent me out to check over one of the club's PA28s G-BNNT which he knew had a fault. I spotted oil on the grass, albeit in a place I couldn't see where it had come from. It turns out the nose wheel suspension was somewhat suspect and the aircraft had been grounded. The oil was leaking hydraulic fluid.
We just managed to take off before Kemble closed at 18:00. Covering spiral dive recovery, flaps, power changes, trimming and slipstream. They all seem quite sensible but I think more time to practice would be nice. I'll get the art of trimming eventually. There is such a lot to remember. Once I actually get up there it would be nice to stay there!
Back at the flying club a visiting instructor said she could tell I'd been flying because I couldn't stop smiling. I hadn't realised it but she was right.
Looking forward to two lessons this weekend! We'll be doing Straight and Level Flight which I already realise won't be easy.
Mental note - much more reading required, my instructor mentioned now is a good time to start reading up on air law.
As part of the wait, Stuart sent me out to check over one of the club's PA28s G-BNNT which he knew had a fault. I spotted oil on the grass, albeit in a place I couldn't see where it had come from. It turns out the nose wheel suspension was somewhat suspect and the aircraft had been grounded. The oil was leaking hydraulic fluid.
We just managed to take off before Kemble closed at 18:00. Covering spiral dive recovery, flaps, power changes, trimming and slipstream. They all seem quite sensible but I think more time to practice would be nice. I'll get the art of trimming eventually. There is such a lot to remember. Once I actually get up there it would be nice to stay there!
Back at the flying club a visiting instructor said she could tell I'd been flying because I couldn't stop smiling. I hadn't realised it but she was right.
Looking forward to two lessons this weekend! We'll be doing Straight and Level Flight which I already realise won't be easy.
Mental note - much more reading required, my instructor mentioned now is a good time to start reading up on air law.
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