Category: take offs & landings

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25/03/2007

Permalink 19:00:00, by admin, 109 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings
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 »

18/03/2007

Permalink 20:15:00, by admin, 298 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings
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 »

11/03/2007

Permalink 20:00:00, by admin, 304 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings, thermaling & soaring
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 »

25/02/2007

Permalink 19:34:36, by admin, 244 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings
Frustration is starting to set in! Last week I was so close to solo. During the week I spoke to the instructor and he said that there were just a few things that needed sorting out and it shouldn't take more than two or three flights. But with the gli… more »

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