I know this is aviation related, but it is more personal so I figured it would qualify for this board.
Well, I have officially begun my attempt to get into the aviation field. Actually I’ve been working for that all my life, but now I’m actually going to try to get my first aviation license. I’m learning on a Cessna 152. It is a joy to fly, and we actually went flying on my first lesson just the other day. I was shocked when my instructor told me we were flying that day, but it was a lot of fun. Just wanted to share that with you all. Anyone have any tips. I’m still a bit nervous. I hope I can do it.
By: Arabella-Cox - 19th April 2002 at 22:00
RE: Flight Lessons
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 19-04-02 AT 10:00 PM (GMT)]It’s a shame they don’t have a lot more audibles in the aircraft like big commercial jobs or “bitchin’ betty” in the F-15E. Really rattle the students }> Even more fun when they go off by mistake or a bad sensor;
“Warning; Engine Fire”
“Dwup, dwup, … sink rate”
“Altitude…altitude….”
elp
usa
By: Merlin3945 - 19th April 2002 at 17:43
RE: Flight Lessons
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 19-04-02 AT 05:44 PM (GMT)]Only three tips that I can give you have been said already but they are.
Enjoy yourself, Keep calm at all times even when you should be losing it and Listen to your instructor and do exactly what he tells you. Thats why he an instructor and you are the trainee.
Enjoy youself and I hope you find your place in aviation.
regards Merlin
By: coanda - 19th April 2002 at 12:46
RE: Flight Lessons
lol elp, theres plenty above the clouds!! and even if it is a bit nippy here, that greenhouse effect is a good thing, with bone dome and flyingsuit+vest you are definitly toasty warm! and if it is a bit too bright for us, well gee thats what the dark perspex is all about! we used to work/play hard, so it was never cold!!!
but then a high wing will stop you from burning your knees when your pottering about in your shorts up there lol
coanda
By: Arabella-Cox - 19th April 2002 at 03:20
RE: Flight Lessons
You will appreciate the high wing or a roof on a low wing on sunny days. No “green house” effect from being baked in a bubble top 😀 . Now in England…. sun? what sun? 😀
elp
usa
By: coanda - 18th April 2002 at 13:02
RE: Flight Lessons
watch out for air law its a real git
otherwise have fun
i dont like the 152 because of the limited vis, when your used to a bubble top you notice these things i’m afraid-high wings never were my thing. and heres a challenge guess the fuel tank contents from the gauges………………….
coanda
By: dan330 - 17th April 2002 at 21:55
RE: Flight Lessons
I completed my PPL last year in the US, cheaper and much quicker. Did my first solo in UK airspace last Sunday, flying over my local village was great.
Anyway as said above, enjoy it and don’t be nervous. Stick to it, there will be times where you feel you aren’t going anywhere fast, but you’ll get the hang of it in the end. Your first solo will be one of the best moments of your life!
Theres a lot of hard work with the ground stuff and the practical flying, but it will all be worth it in the end!
By: Benair316P - 17th April 2002 at 21:42
RE: Flight Lessons
I had my first lesson quite some time ago…about 18months I think. Great feeling…I know exactly what you mean, especially the line “you have control”! …’yeh right!!’. simply sit back and enjoy it. stay calm and avoid becoming stressed (oh and afraid!) you’ll be doing your first circuit in no time!
regards
Ben
By: Arabella-Cox - 17th April 2002 at 21:28
RE: Flight Lessons
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-04-02 AT 09:53 PM (GMT)]Pay extra to learn detailed stall recovery. Later on practice this for real with a good instructor. You may be shocked but this isn’t taught anymore in a lot of places. Or if it is taught it is taught poorly. Also another newbie thing. Always have a small calculator with you when you flight plan. Know the weight of the aircraft empty and the weight of every person on board. ( More important when you graduate to flying something like the 4 place 172. Know the weight of ALL luggage. Believe me this will save you later on. When you are confident of your true weight you can make better decisions on your take off speed, turning, decent etc. I grew up around small planes so I have seen a lot of dumb things.
Then learn cross wind takeoffs and landings so you are extremely confident with them. All the things I mentioned are really, really important, if you know what I mean 🙂
I was spoiled as a child. My dad had a orange and white Citabria with the 150hp engine, flaps and an extra foot of wing on each end. The F-15 eagle of small planes 😀 .
elp
usa
By: T5 - 17th April 2002 at 20:51
RE: Flight Lessons
I used to be a keen glider. I used to travel for about 2 hours every Saturday to go gliding in a K21 glider. It was a much cheaper sport than flying something with an engine because you were only paying for the instructor’s time and it’s a great way to get started.
I was going to start flying some little aircraft and it was only going to cost a mere £24 an hour – jolly good value, but the travelling proved to be too much for me so I stopped… but I’m definitely going to start again some time!
By: Wacko_Jacko - 17th April 2002 at 20:29
RE: Flight Lessons
Hi
I Had my first lesson on 7th (Sunday) April in a PA-28 Warrior. I wasnt nervous until my instructor said “Well, you seem to know enough so i’ll talk you through the take off and landing but you will have full control”:D . Im having to save up £110 of the £140 i get a month for lessons. My next lesson is May 5th, my instructor will be Any Cubin, hes Ex RAF, Red arrows, and now flys Hunters for Delta Jets. I Cant Wait!
I dont think there is any tips apart from enjoy it!
Jackson
By: GZYL - 17th April 2002 at 09:09
RE: Flight Lessons
Well… when your doing anything like this… If you stay calm you can do anything!!
Good luck anyway! I’ll get round to doing it when I have more funds!!
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