Today was my second time up. The week dragged by with much anticipation for today. I read my student book cover to cover twice, took notes for questions I wanted to ask, filled in all the blanks according to the aircraft I am studying in, and went through every normal procedure in my head for the week.
This morning I got to do the pre flight, taxi, run-up, and TAKE-OFF under my own control. What a rush!
Once up I learned rudder and aileron control to make 30 degree turns, and barrel maneuvers while pointed at a fixed point to keep the plane in line. This took a few tries, but then I was able to coordinate the foot pedals with the stick and kept it pointing straight through the maneuver.
The time flew by (quite literally) and before I knew it, I was instructed to head back to the airport and make our decent. My instructor took over and brought us in for the final and landing.
I am looking forward to next week! I hope I can at least follow the yellow line by then while taxiing. That seems the hardest part so far.
Alan
162 SkyCatcher
HMT
Hemet, CA
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <abartz@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>
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