I actually got to go flying twice this week, once on Wednesday and once on Friday. Both days were challenging. We got a late start on Wednesday because Richard was helping a new member with an airplane. Friday was a little different. I had N737TY reserved from 10 AM - 12 PM. When I got to the lock box the keys for 7TY had a grounded tag on it. I found out that it had a vacuum problem from a repair that accidentally knocked off the vacuum hoses attached to the vacuum gauge. Of course the gauge won't work but it also affects the instruments attached to the vacuum system. Art was there working on it when I got there and he thought it might not take too long so I should be able to fly today. I know he felt like a fish in a bowl with me there looking at him while he worked on it.
True to his word, he got it finished in about 30 minutes so while he was playing under the dash, I did an extended pre-flight. I spent my time checking everything, even admiring the new tires on the plane. I got my headset put in and took a picture of everything all in it's place.
We got to do more pattern work and I am really getting the hang of landings. I really did a lot better and even felt better (not so nervous or having a death grip on the yoke). All in all, I did 13 more touch and gos. Richard thinks that I may be ready to solo very soon. I really hope his confidence is better than mine. I still need to get better on my radio work but it is even getting better. In my last post I was complaining about needing a change of scenery. Well, I think I'll be getting that done pretty soon.
Below is a picture of 7TY after it is repaired. Funny, it looks just like the one from before it was repaired.
True to his word, he got it finished in about 30 minutes so while he was playing under the dash, I did an extended pre-flight. I spent my time checking everything, even admiring the new tires on the plane. I got my headset put in and took a picture of everything all in it's place.
We got to do more pattern work and I am really getting the hang of landings. I really did a lot better and even felt better (not so nervous or having a death grip on the yoke). All in all, I did 13 more touch and gos. Richard thinks that I may be ready to solo very soon. I really hope his confidence is better than mine. I still need to get better on my radio work but it is even getting better. In my last post I was complaining about needing a change of scenery. Well, I think I'll be getting that done pretty soon.
Below is a picture of 7TY after it is repaired. Funny, it looks just like the one from before it was repaired.
Total flying this time - 1.0 hours.
Total hours - 6.9
Total hours - 6.9
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