Attempt 1: Go to FBO, no instructor. Communications SNAFU, this and other confusion led me to get another CFI.
Attempt 2: After flying with new CFI for a bit, she was ready to let me solo. We go up, winds way too choppy, we just fly to another airport and get in other training.
Attempt 3: Next day, show up early preflight done, ready for action. Look down the runway...fog fog fog...no problem, kinda cold, let's get coffee at the FBO. 2 hours later, fog gone, we walk out and are met by another instructor....who had scheduled the plane!
Attempt 4&5: Both were scheduled but mechanical problems grounded the plane.
Attempt 6: Out on a perfectly calm day. 2 landings with CFI to knock off the rust. Let her out and off I went. Very first landing had to extend downwind by a good bit, but not a problem. All landings were pretty darn good actually! Finally ready to move on to more advanced items.
Whew!
-Ken
Attempt 2: After flying with new CFI for a bit, she was ready to let me solo. We go up, winds way too choppy, we just fly to another airport and get in other training.
Attempt 3: Next day, show up early preflight done, ready for action. Look down the runway...fog fog fog...no problem, kinda cold, let's get coffee at the FBO. 2 hours later, fog gone, we walk out and are met by another instructor....who had scheduled the plane!
Attempt 4&5: Both were scheduled but mechanical problems grounded the plane.
Attempt 6: Out on a perfectly calm day. 2 landings with CFI to knock off the rust. Let her out and off I went. Very first landing had to extend downwind by a good bit, but not a problem. All landings were pretty darn good actually! Finally ready to move on to more advanced items.
Whew!
-Ken
