My Flying

Just a quick report back. Had three short flights with instructor F(5). All three landings were very good and the ground rolls interesting, and long, as the wheel brake was not functioning. My last landing on 16R was an absolute greaser. Put her down… more »

Ever have one of those weird days where things don't quite feel right? Nothing is wrong, but you are there, but not there, if you know what I mean. Today was one of them. I was there, the day passed and now I'm home, with some stuff in between. First… more »

What a day! Really enjoyed it! By the time everyone had arrived and the equipment was ready it was 12 noon and the wind was blowing. It was averaging 30km/h and gusting to 40km/h at ground level. The first two flights went off very well. Good launches… more »

METAR (Actual) FAPE 040600Z 24017KT 7000 -RA BKN009 BKN050 16/15 Q1010 NOSIG= FC TAF - 6/9 hours FAPE 040600Z 040718 24020G35KT 8000 -RA BKN012 BKN050 INTER 0718 4000 SHRA BKN008 BKN020 BECMG 1618 19015KT TX19/12ZTN17/18Z= Not fair, at this rate… more »