I will be filming my flights from Saturday onwards with the new GoPro HD Hero 2 that I have just purchased.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Lesson 26
DATE: 23rd May 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {Southern Training Area} --> KCHD
DURATION: 1.0hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 51.1 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Air work in prep for check ride (stalls, turns, ground ref, engine out, hood work).
Next Flight - 26th May
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Lesson 25
DATE: 15th May 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {KCGZ} --> KCHD
DURATION: 1.2hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 50.1 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Soft field landing practice with added cross wind (checkride prep).
Next Flight - 19th May
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Solo 10
DATE: 6th May 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {Southern Training Area} --> KCHD
DURATION: 0.9hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 2
TOTAL TIME: 48.9 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo ground ref. man. (checkride prep).
Next Flight - 9th May
Lesson 24
DATE: 30th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {Southern Training Area} --> KCHD
DURATION: 0.8hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 48.0 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Revise ground ref. man. (checkride prep).
Next Flight - 6th May
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Solo 9
DATE: 30th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {Southern Training Area} --> KCHD
DURATION: 1.0hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 47.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo stalls, steep turns (prep for checkride).
Next Flight - 7th May
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Lesson 23
DATE: 25th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> {Southern Training Area} --> KCHD
DURATION: 1.0hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 46.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Re-visited stalls and steep turns.
Next Flight - 30th April
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Solo Cross Country 2 : >200nm
DATE: 22nd April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD --> KPRC / KPRC --> E25 --> KCHD
DURATION: 3.5hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 45.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Long cross country. Departed KCHD. Class bravo transition to KPRC. Stopped at KPRC. Then departed to E25. Departed E25 back to KCHD. Part of the flight had to be a previously un-visited airport.
Next Flight - 25th April
Lesson 22 - Stage 3 check
DATE: 21st April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD --> GOLDFIELD --> CHD
DURATION: 1.0hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 41.7 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 3 stage check with one of the chief CFI's. Had to navigate to an unknown private strip and then divert. Hood work. Back to CHD.
Next Flight - 22nd April (long solo cross country)
Thursday, April 19, 2012
getmypplcast #006 / First Solo Cross Country
This audiocast covers part of my first solo cross country flight. I flew KCHD -> KTUS -> KRYN and back to KCHD. I am sharing the audio from my initial contact with Tucson Approach through to leaving the active runway at KTUS. As you will hear
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
KTUS Audio
Want to share with you a small piece of audio from my solo flight today. Soon I will release more audio from this flight.
Today, I was cleared for take off on 11L shortly after two F16's landed on the same runway. Was expecting 11R which is generally used by GA. Ended up having a American Airlines lining up and waiting behind, plus a Southwest 737 on a 5nm final to the same runway.
KTUS 11L Audio
Today, I was cleared for take off on 11L shortly after two F16's landed on the same runway. Was expecting 11R which is generally used by GA. Ended up having a American Airlines lining up and waiting behind, plus a Southwest 737 on a 5nm final to the same runway.
KTUS 11L Audio
Solo Cross Country 1
DATE: 18th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD --> KTUS --> KRYN --> CHD
DURATION: 2.7hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 40.7 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - First solo cross country to KTUS and KRYN.
Next Flight - 20th April (stage 3 check)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Correction in total hours
Seems I have lost track of my total hours on this blog. Have updated my logbook this evening.
New corrected hours are as follows;
Total FAA Training = 38hrs
Total FAA PiC = 6.7hrs
Total FAA Night = 3.5hrs (10 landings)
Total FAA Cross Country = 7.3hrs
Total (FAA + JAA) = 83.5hrs
New corrected hours are as follows;
Total FAA Training = 38hrs
Total FAA PiC = 6.7hrs
Total FAA Night = 3.5hrs (10 landings)
Total FAA Cross Country = 7.3hrs
Total (FAA + JAA) = 83.5hrs
Lesson 21
DATE: 16th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD --> CHD
DURATION: 1.0hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 34.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 3 check preparation. VOR, GPS navigation to AK CHIN. Diversion to KCZG and KCHD.
Next Flight - 18th April (2nd dual cross country)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Mountain Flying
This week I had my third (second day time) cross country flight. This particular school incorporates mountain flying into the syllabus. I flew from KCHD to Prescott Airport (KPRC) north of Phoenix and then onto beautiful Sedona (KSEZ). Had breakfast in Sedona before returning back to KCHD.
There is a mountain ridge north of Phoenix. This flight basically took us either side of this mountain at a height of 8500'MSL northbound and 7500'MSL southbound. Flying higher would have been an option, but the winds aloft were relatively light.
The flight incorporated training from my previous two flights, i.e. flight planning; opening a flight plan; class bravo transition; flight following and landing at other airports.
Both Prescott and Sedona lie at elevations at approx. 5000' above MSL. I therefore had my first introduction to arriving/departing at an airport with an altitude >3000' MSL. This meant leaning procedures. We departed Sedona with a density altitude of 6600' which resulted in a loonnngggggg takeoff run.
Here is a sample of the cockpit audio on the first leg to KPRC.
KCHD --> KPRC Sample Audio
My instructor had time to take a few photographs for me as we headed northbound and then southbound.
There is a mountain ridge north of Phoenix. This flight basically took us either side of this mountain at a height of 8500'MSL northbound and 7500'MSL southbound. Flying higher would have been an option, but the winds aloft were relatively light.
The flight incorporated training from my previous two flights, i.e. flight planning; opening a flight plan; class bravo transition; flight following and landing at other airports.
Both Prescott and Sedona lie at elevations at approx. 5000' above MSL. I therefore had my first introduction to arriving/departing at an airport with an altitude >3000' MSL. This meant leaning procedures. We departed Sedona with a density altitude of 6600' which resulted in a loonnngggggg takeoff run.
Here is a sample of the cockpit audio on the first leg to KPRC.
KCHD --> KPRC Sample Audio
My instructor had time to take a few photographs for me as we headed northbound and then southbound.
Cross Country 2
DATE: 9th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> KPRC -> KSEZ -> CHD
DURATION: 3.0hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 33.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - 2nd dual cross country to Sedona and back via Prescott.
Next Lesson - 1st April (2nd dual cross country)
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Solo 8
DATE: 7th April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.1 hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 7
TOTAL TIME: 30.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo flight practising short and soft field procedures.
Next Lesson - 9th April (2nd dual cross country / Mountain Flight)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
New Flight Bag
My old flight bag that I bought 12 years ago has fallen apart. I was basically carrying too much inside it. I de-cluttered when I started my cross country, but the bag started falling apart last week.
I have treated myself to a new flight bag. Was looking for something durable but not too big. Decided to go with the Jeppesen Aviator Flight Bag.
I have treated myself to a new flight bag. Was looking for something durable but not too big. Decided to go with the Jeppesen Aviator Flight Bag.
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| Jeppesen Aviator Flight Bag |
Mixing with Military Traffic
A cool part of flying in Arizona is getting to mix it with Military traffic. On my two flights down to Tucson, I have had a chance to listen to ATC talking with Military Pilots.
Check out this audio;
KTUS Audio
KMZJ Audio
Check out this audio;
KTUS Audio
KMZJ Audio
Night Cross Country
DATE: 2nd April 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> KAVQ -> CHD
DURATION: 1.8hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 5
TOTAL TIME: 29.5 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Night Cross Country
Next Lesson - Solo Soft and Shorts (7th), 2nd Cross Country (9th)
Friday, March 30, 2012
1st Cross Country
This week I had an early start for a cross country flight from KCHD to KTUS and back (Tucson International Airport).
Planning for this flight started the night before. I pulled out the sectional and determined some headings and distances. I arrived at the airport at 07:30L and started to pull the weather data. I then finished off the nav sheet. We then filed our VFR flight plan with 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Wow, what a service!
By 08:45L I was in the aircraft ready to start the flight.
The plan was to fly CHD -> TUS -> RYN -> CHD. For the first leg to TUS we flew using dead reckoning. Had issues with radio on the way down, so we didn't bother filing for flight following.
My first flight into an International Airport was just amazing (okay, I have flown once into EGNT which is international). KTUS is a hive of GA, Civil and Military traffic.
After departing KTUS, we flew to RYN (8 miles west of TUS) and then onto KCHD. We filed VFR flight following with TUS DEP. Received this service all the way back to KCHD. Signed off with PHX APP once we had KCHD in sight.
Many lessons learnt during the flight. Work load was high especially on the radio. For my next flight, I know how to manage my kneeboard, charts etc more efficiently. I will also be more confident talking on the busy frequencies.
Selection of audio from the flight
TUS CLEARANCE DELIVERY audio
VFR FLIGHT FOLLOWING audio
Selection of photos from the flight
Planning for this flight started the night before. I pulled out the sectional and determined some headings and distances. I arrived at the airport at 07:30L and started to pull the weather data. I then finished off the nav sheet. We then filed our VFR flight plan with 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Wow, what a service!
By 08:45L I was in the aircraft ready to start the flight.
My first flight into an International Airport was just amazing (okay, I have flown once into EGNT which is international). KTUS is a hive of GA, Civil and Military traffic.
After departing KTUS, we flew to RYN (8 miles west of TUS) and then onto KCHD. We filed VFR flight following with TUS DEP. Received this service all the way back to KCHD. Signed off with PHX APP once we had KCHD in sight.
Many lessons learnt during the flight. Work load was high especially on the radio. For my next flight, I know how to manage my kneeboard, charts etc more efficiently. I will also be more confident talking on the busy frequencies.
Selection of audio from the flight
TUS CLEARANCE DELIVERY audio
VFR FLIGHT FOLLOWING audio
Selection of photos from the flight
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tri-fold - Try-harder!
You can't accuse me of not being prepared for my first dual cross country. I had everything except the kitchen sink (that would have thrown off the weight and balance!).
I bought a tri-fold knee board back in 2000 but never used it. Thought I would check it out this week. To be honest, it was ditched during the taxi out. Everything just felt cluttered. I couldn't get full deflection on the control yoke. There was sufficient space for my E6B, pencil, student certificate and my flight plan. But that's it.
I found it easier to place the E6B in the side pocket near the primer. I then used a white A4 size clipboard with my nav log on one side and the appropriate sectional on the other side held on with a large paper clip. The airport taxi diagrams slotted in nicely behind the nav log. My pencil remained in my top pocket and the plotter slotted nicely underneath the sectional. I ended up using two maps for the flight. One was the Phoenix Terminal chart (for the departure) and the other was the Phoenix Sectional (covering airspace down to Tucson). The one not in use was placed n the back seat where I could easily reach when needed. A side note, having the sectionals folded correctly back on the ground at the flying school was important to help keep the time off the controls to a minimum during the flight.
Maybe, it's because I am tall, but I just can't see the tri-fold working out for me. I'm going to stick with the clip board for the next couple of flights. The tri-fold needs to try harder!
Compare the two pictures. I think I have well and truly spring cleaned my navigation tools.
I found it easier to place the E6B in the side pocket near the primer. I then used a white A4 size clipboard with my nav log on one side and the appropriate sectional on the other side held on with a large paper clip. The airport taxi diagrams slotted in nicely behind the nav log. My pencil remained in my top pocket and the plotter slotted nicely underneath the sectional. I ended up using two maps for the flight. One was the Phoenix Terminal chart (for the departure) and the other was the Phoenix Sectional (covering airspace down to Tucson). The one not in use was placed n the back seat where I could easily reach when needed. A side note, having the sectionals folded correctly back on the ground at the flying school was important to help keep the time off the controls to a minimum during the flight.
Maybe, it's because I am tall, but I just can't see the tri-fold working out for me. I'm going to stick with the clip board for the next couple of flights. The tri-fold needs to try harder!
Compare the two pictures. I think I have well and truly spring cleaned my navigation tools.
Cross Country 1
DATE: 28th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> KTUS -> KRYN -> CHD
DURATION: 2.5hrs Dual
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 27.7 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - 1st dual cross country.
Next Lesson - 1st April (2nd dual cross country)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
getmypplcast #005 / Night Flying
Audiocast
This audiocast covers my first Phoenix Class Bravo crossing at night! Flight lasted 1.7hrs. Route = CHD, KPHX Bravo transition, DVT, SDL, FFZ, IWA and back to CHD.
This audiocast covers my first Phoenix Class Bravo crossing at night! Flight lasted 1.7hrs. Route = CHD, KPHX Bravo transition, DVT, SDL, FFZ, IWA and back to CHD.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Solo 7
DATE: 26th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 0.9 hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 25.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo flight practising stalls and steep turns.
Next Lesson - 28th March (1st dual cross country)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Night Flying - Class Bravo transition
For many wannabe Pilots, there is a burning desire to transition bravo airspace across the top of a major international airport.
In 2010 I had the pleasure of sitting right seat in a C172 over the top of KSFO during the day (N84695 in the photo.
This week I had another chance, but this time I was in the left seat of a C172N . On Tuesday evening at 1915L, we departed 22R at CHD and proceeded to climb west to 3500'. At that point we called Phoenix Approach on 123.7Mhz with the transition request.
http://www.upload-mp3.com/files/339116_fznop/Bravo%20RT.mp3
The Bravo transition was approved.
On the other side of the bravo we descending into Deer Valley for a touch and go. For the rest of the flight we flew to SDL, FFZ, IWA and back to CHD. I will release the audio from the cockpit soon.
In 2010 I had the pleasure of sitting right seat in a C172 over the top of KSFO during the day (N84695 in the photo.
This week I had another chance, but this time I was in the left seat of a C172N . On Tuesday evening at 1915L, we departed 22R at CHD and proceeded to climb west to 3500'. At that point we called Phoenix Approach on 123.7Mhz with the transition request.
http://www.upload-mp3.com/files/339116_fznop/Bravo%20RT.mp3
The Bravo transition was approved.
On the other side of the bravo we descending into Deer Valley for a touch and go. For the rest of the flight we flew to SDL, FFZ, IWA and back to CHD. I will release the audio from the cockpit soon.
Lesson 20 - First Night Flight
DATE: 20th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD -> Class Bravo -> DVT -> SDL -> FFZ -> IWA -> CHD
DURATION: 1.7 hrs
LANDINGS: 5
TOTAL TIME: 25.3 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - First night flight. Departed 22R and climbed through class Bravo to 5500 MSL. Touch and go at DVT. Taxi back at SDL. Transition through FFZ and a stop and go at IWA before returning back to CHD for circuits.
ROUTE: CHD -> Class Bravo -> DVT -> SDL -> FFZ -> IWA -> CHD
DURATION: 1.7 hrs
LANDINGS: 5
TOTAL TIME: 25.3 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - First night flight. Departed 22R and climbed through class Bravo to 5500 MSL. Touch and go at DVT. Taxi back at SDL. Transition through FFZ and a stop and go at IWA before returning back to CHD for circuits.
Next Lesson - 28th March.
Lesson 19
DATE: 19th March 2012
Next Lesson - 20th March.
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.0 hrs
LANDINGS: 7
TOTAL TIME: 23.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - VOR navigation using the Phoenix, Willie and Standfield VOR's.
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.0 hrs
LANDINGS: 7
TOTAL TIME: 23.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - VOR navigation using the Phoenix, Willie and Standfield VOR's.
Next Lesson - 20th March.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Lesson 18 - Stage 2 Check
DATE: 18th March 2012
Next Lesson - 19th March.
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.4 hrs
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 22.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 check with the Chief instructor. A Pacific storm was passing through so we pretty much had the airspace to ourselves. We flew south and climbed to 4700'MSL to check out the cloud base level.
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.4 hrs
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 22.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 check with the Chief instructor. A Pacific storm was passing through so we pretty much had the airspace to ourselves. We flew south and climbed to 4700'MSL to check out the cloud base level.
Next Lesson - 19th March.
Monday, March 12, 2012
KIWA Open House
On Saturday I had the chance to visit an open house day at Phoenix Mesa Gateway airport (KIWA).
What struck me the most was the fact there were no barriers around the aircraft. Back in the U.K. you are allowed nowhere near the aircraft.
I spent a couple of hours walking around the aircraft, talking with the pilots and taking several photo's.
I was then treated to several of the aircraft starting their engines and departing on one of the northerly runways.
There were a wide range of helicopters, civil owned aircraft and military aircraft. All in all, it was just another great aviation day out in Arizona.
I spent a couple of hours walking around the aircraft, talking with the pilots and taking several photo's.
I was then treated to several of the aircraft starting their engines and departing on one of the northerly runways.
There were a wide range of helicopters, civil owned aircraft and military aircraft. All in all, it was just another great aviation day out in Arizona.
Time for relfection
I have managed to accumulate over 20 hours of flight training since early January. I have my stage 2 stage check on Sunday. After that, I will be on the last leg of my flight training. With transferring my hours from Ireland, I have met the total flight hour requirements already, but I still need to close out on some FAA requirements;
I have been nothing but impressed with Chandler Air Service at KCHD. My instructor has been great and the aircraft have always been available.
The final part of my training is going to be amazing. I have some night flights coming up shortly followed by several hours cross country. I can't express how excited I am about starting the cross country part of the training.
It's now time to hit the books and work towards that written test in early April. I am targeting a mid to April end completion date.
- Night flight hours.
- Solo cross country hours.
- Written test.
- Oral and flight test
I have been nothing but impressed with Chandler Air Service at KCHD. My instructor has been great and the aircraft have always been available.
The final part of my training is going to be amazing. I have some night flights coming up shortly followed by several hours cross country. I can't express how excited I am about starting the cross country part of the training.
It's now time to hit the books and work towards that written test in early April. I am targeting a mid to April end completion date.
Solo 6
DATE: 12th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD
DURATION: 1.0 hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 6
TOTAL TIME: 21.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo Short and Soft field procedures. 6 landings in total.
Next Lesson - 18th March (stage 2 stage check)
Lesson 17
DATE: 11th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.2 hrs
LANDINGS: 5
TOTAL TIME: 20.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 practice in the southern practice area. Returned to the airport for soft and short field landings.
Next Lesson - 12th March.
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.2 hrs
LANDINGS: 5
TOTAL TIME: 20.2 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 practice in the southern practice area. Returned to the airport for soft and short field landings.
Next Lesson - 12th March.
Lesson 16
DATE: 10th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.2 hrs
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 19.0 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 practice in the souther practice area. Return to the airport for a couple of soft field landings.
Next Lesson - 11th March.
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.2 hrs
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 19.0 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Stage 2 practice in the souther practice area. Return to the airport for a couple of soft field landings.
Next Lesson - 11th March.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
getmyppl audiocast #004 / Solo Short and Soft
Link to MP3 File - getmypplcast #004
I am sharing the audio from soft and short field solo flight which took place early Friday evening. First you will hear the taxi out up until the first take off. After the beep, you will hear my final circuit.
The Flight - 9th March 2012 / C172N N734HC / CHD / Solo Flight
Flight Details - My fifth solo. Practised soft and short field procedures. Another 0.8hrs PiC added in the logbook.
Solo 5
DATE: 9th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD
DURATION: 0.8 hrs PiC
LANDINGS: 3
TOTAL TIME: 17.8 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo Short and Soft field procedures. Slight cross wind. 4 landings in total.
Next Lesson - 10th March.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Lesson 13, 14 and 15
DATE: 3rd, 5th and 7th March 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172N N734HC
ROUTE: CHD
DURATION: 3.4 hrs
LANDINGS: 24!
TOTAL TIME: 17.0 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Introduction to soft and short field procedures. 7th March was supposed to be solo, but the wind was gusting from the west, therefore I practised crosswind landings with my instructor.
Next Lesson - 9th March.
ROUTE: CHD
DURATION: 3.4 hrs
LANDINGS: 24!
TOTAL TIME: 17.0 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Introduction to soft and short field procedures. 7th March was supposed to be solo, but the wind was gusting from the west, therefore I practised crosswind landings with my instructor.
Next Lesson - 9th March.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Plans for March
March is upon us already. I have managed a little over 14 hours flight training since commencing my training in January. It is now time to step it up a gear.
I had a meeting with my instructor this week. I told him I want to target my checkride for April end. That means I need to fly minimum 2 to 3 times a week through March. I also need to study hard and be in a position to take the written test early April.
I have been able to xfer my 40 JAA hours towards my FAA license. This means I have technically met the total hours needed, but I do need to close out on the solo cross country and night flight requirements. I am not saying I am ready for my checkride (far from it), but if I study hard and fly as much as I can, it will be possible to close out my license before May. I have a personal goal to meet, hence why I am giving myself this deadline.
March is going to be a great month. Time to hit the books and the skies.
I had a meeting with my instructor this week. I told him I want to target my checkride for April end. That means I need to fly minimum 2 to 3 times a week through March. I also need to study hard and be in a position to take the written test early April.
I have been able to xfer my 40 JAA hours towards my FAA license. This means I have technically met the total hours needed, but I do need to close out on the solo cross country and night flight requirements. I am not saying I am ready for my checkride (far from it), but if I study hard and fly as much as I can, it will be possible to close out my license before May. I have a personal goal to meet, hence why I am giving myself this deadline.
March is going to be a great month. Time to hit the books and the skies.
Solo 4
DATE: 28th February 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 0.8 hour PiC
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 14.4 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo flight. Departed 22R, south departure. Practised ground reference manoeuvres.
Key Learnings - Another great solo flight. Southern practise area very busy. Had to work hard to find clear airspace.
Next Lesson - 3rd March.
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 0.8 hour PiC
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 14.4 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Solo flight. Departed 22R, south departure. Practised ground reference manoeuvres.
Key Learnings - Another great solo flight. Southern practise area very busy. Had to work hard to find clear airspace.
Next Lesson - 3rd March.
Lesson 12
DATE: 25th February 2012
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.1 hour
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 13.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Practised ground reference manoeuvres; rectangular pattern, s turns and turning around a point. An additional 0.2hr under the hood with unusual attitude recovery.
Next Lesson - 28th February.
AIRCRAFT: C172P N54288
ROUTE: CHD -> {Southern Training Area} -> CHD
DURATION: 1.1 hour
LANDINGS: 1
TOTAL TIME: 13.6 hours (+ 45.5 JAA)
Lesson Summary - Practised ground reference manoeuvres; rectangular pattern, s turns and turning around a point. An additional 0.2hr under the hood with unusual attitude recovery.
Next Lesson - 28th February.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
getmyppl audiocast #003 / Solo Practice Part 2
Link to MP3 File - getmypplcast #003
Here is the audio for my first solo power on stall. I was basically out of balance during the stall, therefore the left wing dropped and although I knew how to recover, it still shook me up.
Here is the audio for my first solo power on stall. I was basically out of balance during the stall, therefore the left wing dropped and although I knew how to recover, it still shook me up.
For the remainder of the cast, I play the audio for the return to the airport, a touch and go and my full stop landing. The circuit was busy, so there are no gaps in the audio. Can you spot that I didn't do any pre landing checks for my touch and go?
The Flight - 16th February 2012 / C172P N54288 / CHD / Solo Flight
Flight Details - Part 2 of a 0.8 hour PiC flight. Audio covers the power on stall and return to the airport.
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