jasc15
Pre-takeoff checklist
At my last lesson, my instructor said he was gonna try to set up my pre solo check depending on how well the lesson went. We went over just about all of the maneuvers (although there was virtually no wind, so practicing s-turns was almost useless), and my landings are much better, though still not consistent. So i got a call the other day from the person who does all the booking and operations and she told me that i was scheduled for saturday to do a prog-check. I have flown once with this instructor during one of my first lessons, so i know his approach. What can i expect, and depending on how it goes, can i expect to solo after this?
That made me pretty happy and a lot more comfortable. He had me do some things that i hadnt done before (at least not at the same time). For example, he asked for a 500fpm climbing turn* at 85kts to a specified altitude. I never had to hold a particular speed while climbing/decending, but after the first try (i.e., screw up) i was able to do it without much trouble.
) Coming back in was a bit hairy since everyone and their brother was also landing. Since ATC was so loaded up, my instructor decided we should fly over the Class D airspace to give them some time, however we were cleared for a straight-in approach while at 2500' when there were 2 other planes behind and below us. We were both a bit nervous but managed the approach without a hitch. However the added tension must have gotten to me, since i botched the landing.
