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En-Route
7.1 hours with my instructor. Landed at Peoria, (PIA), Columbia (COU), Rockford(RFD), and Exec (PWK). We had lunch in Columbia with my son. Visited the frat house (yikes). Learned all about the Avidyne. Gained more proficiency in 430. Learned great techniques doing IFR planning, including making decisions about route of travel. Battled head/cross winds of 40-50 plus knots every leg except RFD to exec. Learned how to correct and deal. Learned ATC communications in IFR flight. Encountered wind shear and clear air turbulence (that made me a bit uncomfortable but he taught me some great relaxation techniques to deal with it) Encountered dealing with geese (ie a flock flying directly to us right after takeoff) Encountered a faulty tach with bad magneto sensor. Learned so much it was incredible. This guy is really is a great instructor. I was so tired after that I slept like a baby last night. 7.5 hours solid sleep. Incredibly fun and an enlightening experience.
Only problem was I couldn't say hi to Dr. Bruce at 3MY. The xwind was 25 knots, on a sloping runway, with potential ice on runway. Wasn't about to push it.
Only problem was I couldn't say hi to Dr. Bruce at 3MY. The xwind was 25 knots, on a sloping runway, with potential ice on runway. Wasn't about to push it.