Na Zdrovje!

I’m unsure why, but several Russians are reading my blog. Greetings. It’s been a while since the last post and I assure you I am still flying. Some stretches of poor weather have gotten in the way. I’ve another three lessons under my belt so things are coming along nicely.

  

My logbook so far. Many blank pages to fill.

Since previous lessons I have revised previous skills, rehearsed the landing procedure and flying with flaps. After flying the circuit I put in my first decent quality landing which felt really great. I’m doing some of the radio work now too.

Checking the oil. 

Also I’m doing the pre flight ‘walk around’ check. Making sure everything that should move moves, everything that shouldn’t move doesn’t.

It uses plenty of this (sorry tree huggers)

The following lesson was not so great. This was an introduction to slow flight. It is useful when following a slow plane or when visiting the drive thru. RPM back, nose up and just cruise along. Easy(ish)! However, the weather was really rough. Constantly being buffeted around can wear you down. By the end of the flight I was ready to redecorate the cockpit. Sick bags are available on this flight but not required today.

A few days later I got the opportunity to revisit skills learnt previously and get it right. Fine weather and a keen attitude saw me through nicely. Also some cracking new mnemonics learnt: HASELL and BUMFSLAM – oh yeah!!!

At home I’ve been learning the joys of Aviation law. There are some seven written exams on the PPL syllabus and an element of private study is required. The text book seems well written and, more importantly, has lots of pictures. There aren’t too many long words either.

Right – O. I’ve the next lesson booked for tomorrow. Weather pending. The unspoken caveat of all aviation matters. Tara for now.

Andy