Don't worry, it will come. And DO NOT give up!! Would be a major mistake. Frankly, I suggest you seek out a new instructor. I've known some who went through several as they were finding the right match. Keep your chin up!!
All the above. I''m sure everyone does what I'm about to say here but I am extra sensitive to making certain all bolts are secure. A while back I found a loose nut securing the horizontal stabilizer. I also make sure to verify tire pressure AT LEAST once a week even if they look good to me when...
I learned to fly on a 1900 ft runway. Did sooo many go arounds (necessary as well as practice) that it became second nature. That said, as a result of that confidence I haven't practiced them in awhile. Think I'll get some practice in after my 172 comes out of annual next week.
Absolutely gorgeous Gary!
As for the $3.3k for gas? Hey, we only go around once & we don't know when the ride will end, so we need to make it count! That trip you just made would keep me smiling for a looong time! :-)
And hey, that shot with the sunset on the ramp is frame-able. Really...
Just an update fwiw: Well - I secured a hangar at my old airport in anticipation of putting whatever it is that I end up purchasing! Still leaning towards the Champ as a little searching for the right plane should be able to accomodate my useful load requirements. That said - I've been...
Well, I'd really like to get a useful load of 475 lbs. That would work comfortably with a full (13 gal) tank and me and the wife. (That is if I dont lose weight! OK - I'm on it!) So this guy claims 474 lbs AFTER 13 gal? That's huge - if accurate. Even if he's off 75 lbs it works well. I...