Hello all,
I've been lurking here for a while, but I finally started my private again today after an 18 year hiatus. My prior hours were in the single digits, and pre-solo, but I'm excited to finish this time.
I'm training out of KABQ in a T-41C (172 with 210 hp). Today was my first flight. 1.2 hours on the hobbs. Did some turns and landing practice at KAEG. Wow! Even though I knew what to do, it seemed like I didn't. I was extremely busy, even though my instructor was doing the navigating and radio work. Those guys in the right seat just don't realize how busy we are do they? Always asking questions.. explaining things and such :wink2: To be honest, I hardly even knew I was flying with all of the attention I was paying to keeping my heading, alttitude, trim, airspeed, etc. I'm sure that gets better with time
I wasn't expecting to be challenged so much - I have flown RC airplanes and heli's for years, and have some prior experience. I think that alone lit a larger fire under my rear to get this done. IT WAS A BLAST!
Instructor of course told me I did an outstanding job, and was really impressed, but I bet he tells everyone the same thing. I certainly didn't feel like I did a good job
1.2 hobbs
1 hour of ground
3 touch and goes at KAEG
1 full stop at KABQ
Can't wait to go up again!
Kevin
I've been lurking here for a while, but I finally started my private again today after an 18 year hiatus. My prior hours were in the single digits, and pre-solo, but I'm excited to finish this time.
I'm training out of KABQ in a T-41C (172 with 210 hp). Today was my first flight. 1.2 hours on the hobbs. Did some turns and landing practice at KAEG. Wow! Even though I knew what to do, it seemed like I didn't. I was extremely busy, even though my instructor was doing the navigating and radio work. Those guys in the right seat just don't realize how busy we are do they? Always asking questions.. explaining things and such :wink2: To be honest, I hardly even knew I was flying with all of the attention I was paying to keeping my heading, alttitude, trim, airspeed, etc. I'm sure that gets better with time
I wasn't expecting to be challenged so much - I have flown RC airplanes and heli's for years, and have some prior experience. I think that alone lit a larger fire under my rear to get this done. IT WAS A BLAST!
Instructor of course told me I did an outstanding job, and was really impressed, but I bet he tells everyone the same thing. I certainly didn't feel like I did a good job
1.2 hobbs
1 hour of ground
3 touch and goes at KAEG
1 full stop at KABQ
Can't wait to go up again!
Kevin
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