Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: A starting point - first flight

I was able to take my first flight today! I must admit that this was even better than I had imagined. After some ground instruction, and preflight check of the Cessna 162 SkyCatcher, we were taxiing to the runway. A quick jog off the taxiway into the run-up area, then we were heading down the runway - AND WE WERE OFF!!!

To my surprise, and joy, I got to take the controls and following my instructor's direction, made some simple (and admittedly timid) maneuvers. keep in mind, that I had NEVER done this before today, and just learned what all the controls were in pre flight.

I am looking forward to next week's lesson with much anticipation. I hope my dreams tonight are filled with todays incredible experience.

And, I can finally say, (and have the logged entry to prove it!) I have officially started my journey to becoming a pilot.

Thanks to everyone on their encouragement and support. I'll let you know when my first solo is.

Alan

--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <abartz@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone. This is my starting point in my adventure towards LSA activity. I have reached the point in my life that either I start this interest now, or let it go. I choose to start!
>
> I know only what I have read in the WIKI sites regarding obtaining a LSA certificate. It seems doable for me. There is an airfield close by and will also be lurking around there to get an idea of how to proceed.
>
> The goal is to own and fly a piper type aircraft. I am very impressed by the Graphite Cub I found at CubCrafters. Most every review I have found liked them too.
>
> So here I am, ready to learn. Hit me with your best advise, or warnings. Hopefully I will be able to contribute something down the road.
>
> Thanks for having me here!
>
> Alan
> Southern California
>



------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/join
(Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
Sport_Aircraft-digest@yahoogroups.com
Sport_Aircraft-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
Sport_Aircraft-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/