saracelica
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For those who want a challenge runway to land on...try 62D. It's East of Cleveland. 2907 x 30 feet. Trees at the end are an understatement. Did a short field to get out of there. Prior to take off my instructor (Yep got another free ride to make sure to save my tookus) he said "We can try the landing again if you want - after departure and clear of the obstacles he said "Not doing that one again"
So got out to the airport and my previous instructor/friend was with a new primary student. They did ground school and so I offered the student (Steve) to tag along so he can see what he'll be able to do at the end of his training. Steve looked at Dave (The instructor) and said "Can I?" Dave said "She's PIC it's her choice"
We pre-flighted (they did the preflight as part of his ground school)and off we went. Weather was good. Density Altitude was a little thick (2500 when "normal" is 622) got off the ground and I forgot how heavy the Warrior (PA-28) is when there is someone in the backseat. Got near Sandusky (SKY) and Dave called up Cleveland to see if we can cut through. We were cleared through Class B! Found 62D and on short final Dave "helped" get it down and land. Took off and circled over to Nelson Ledges (Road course) so I could take some pictures. Being married for 2 years it's harder and harder to think of gifts for the BH. So since he use to run his car on Nelson Ledges I thought it'd be fun to take pictures of it and give it as gift. Steve (who is 6'6") offered to take pictures for me. Haven't looked to see if they are any good shots yet. Got cleared through Class B on the way back home again. Coming into the home field got a little befuddled (or as Steve said "took the scenic route around the pattern") and to *Fix* it my previous instructor pulled the power and said "Land on 14". Oh a challenge I like it. He thought I put the flaps in a little early but it worked out for me. Fun flight.
Steve was able to get good flight experience and xc time on my dime. He learned about V speeds and xc planning.
I could barely sleep last night it was so cool. 3 weeks without flying may have been too long. I don't know how people can go so long without flying!
Lesson I learned:
- Fun to challenge myself on landings on (short and narrow) but know when I can't do it and bring someone with experience to help.
- Class B airspace is busy I need to work on my radio responses (but no I don't have an interest in doing simulations I like seat of my pants)
- Not really one I learned but overheard on the radio...a guy got IFR clearance on the ground and was told to hold for departure, or something like that. But he decided to take off VFR (it was a VFR day - that's why I was out there) ATC did not like that at all! So if you file IFR and get the clearance on the ground stay on the ground until you are cleared to go.
So got out to the airport and my previous instructor/friend was with a new primary student. They did ground school and so I offered the student (Steve) to tag along so he can see what he'll be able to do at the end of his training. Steve looked at Dave (The instructor) and said "Can I?" Dave said "She's PIC it's her choice"
We pre-flighted (they did the preflight as part of his ground school)and off we went. Weather was good. Density Altitude was a little thick (2500 when "normal" is 622) got off the ground and I forgot how heavy the Warrior (PA-28) is when there is someone in the backseat. Got near Sandusky (SKY) and Dave called up Cleveland to see if we can cut through. We were cleared through Class B! Found 62D and on short final Dave "helped" get it down and land. Took off and circled over to Nelson Ledges (Road course) so I could take some pictures. Being married for 2 years it's harder and harder to think of gifts for the BH. So since he use to run his car on Nelson Ledges I thought it'd be fun to take pictures of it and give it as gift. Steve (who is 6'6") offered to take pictures for me. Haven't looked to see if they are any good shots yet. Got cleared through Class B on the way back home again. Coming into the home field got a little befuddled (or as Steve said "took the scenic route around the pattern") and to *Fix* it my previous instructor pulled the power and said "Land on 14". Oh a challenge I like it. He thought I put the flaps in a little early but it worked out for me. Fun flight.
Steve was able to get good flight experience and xc time on my dime. He learned about V speeds and xc planning.
I could barely sleep last night it was so cool. 3 weeks without flying may have been too long. I don't know how people can go so long without flying!
Lesson I learned:
- Fun to challenge myself on landings on (short and narrow) but know when I can't do it and bring someone with experience to help.
- Class B airspace is busy I need to work on my radio responses (but no I don't have an interest in doing simulations I like seat of my pants)
- Not really one I learned but overheard on the radio...a guy got IFR clearance on the ground and was told to hold for departure, or something like that. But he decided to take off VFR (it was a VFR day - that's why I was out there) ATC did not like that at all! So if you file IFR and get the clearance on the ground stay on the ground until you are cleared to go.