DenhamPPL
22nd Aug 2006, 19:29
Just thought I'd share my day with the forum as it was kind of special and quite knackering too!
Sat Air Law with a fellow student at my flying school. Both of us passed!
Air Law has been bugging me for MONTHS and I finally got it.
Then my instructor dragged me out to "do some circuits" and after four good ones he got out and sent me off on my own to do my first solo!
All went swimmingly until someone rejoining decided to try and cut in on base leg:ugh: luckily ATC noticed and reminded him about circuit traffic having priority (I was getting slightly stressed at this point with BOTH of us turning final!)
Anyway had a smooth uneventful landing (came in rather high as the other aircraft had broken my concentration..) and managed to park the 152 bang on the correct parking spot (I still find steering with my feet a bit odd. DOesn't help having Size 14's..)
Anyway had to share the experience - still smiling 4 hours later:)
Cheers everyone and thanks to all the PPRUNErs who's advice I have been soaking up as I work my way through the PPL syllabus. Excellent website.
Andy
Sat Air Law with a fellow student at my flying school. Both of us passed!
Air Law has been bugging me for MONTHS and I finally got it.
Then my instructor dragged me out to "do some circuits" and after four good ones he got out and sent me off on my own to do my first solo!
All went swimmingly until someone rejoining decided to try and cut in on base leg:ugh: luckily ATC noticed and reminded him about circuit traffic having priority (I was getting slightly stressed at this point with BOTH of us turning final!)
Anyway had a smooth uneventful landing (came in rather high as the other aircraft had broken my concentration..) and managed to park the 152 bang on the correct parking spot (I still find steering with my feet a bit odd. DOesn't help having Size 14's..)
Anyway had to share the experience - still smiling 4 hours later:)
Cheers everyone and thanks to all the PPRUNErs who's advice I have been soaking up as I work my way through the PPL syllabus. Excellent website.
Andy