Day 2
Still not got used to the time yet, woke at 4am this morning, but after a cigarette and a coffee I managed to sleep again until 7.30. I am scheduled to fly at 1200, so got to the airport at around 1100. Met my Instructor and talked about what we would do today. It was decided that we would go up and carry out some general handling, and get a feel for the local area. The wind was now 60deg off and gusting 30knts, If it were my decision I would not have flown, but he was happy as he intended to carry out the takeoff and landing anyway. After clearing the circuit we departed to the NW, and as the weather appeared to be worsening we didn’t do any stalls or PFL’s, but instead carried out steep turns and some slow flight. After about an hour we returned to join runway 32 for a straight in approach. The wind was now 020/G35 and so I was relieved when at 100ft he said I have control. The landing was what you might call interesting but he made it look very easy. That’s it for today as the wind is now getting stronger. Back in the morning for first flight at 0800.