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

Hi Rich,

Glad to hear another Sky Catcher pilot is enjoying flying in that great little bird. 

Fly safely and often.

73, N9DP

Dennis  N900DP based 68IS

Skycatcher Page  http://users.foxvalley.net/~dpersyk/skycatcher.htm

--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Bauer" wrote:
>
> most excellent, alan! I'm training in a skycatcher and love it. hope you
> will, too. let us know how you progress.
>
>
> '73,
> rich, n9dko
> "They say hard work never killed anyone...but why take the chance?"
> ___________________________________________
> 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
>

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