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just wanted to say hello..just joined...im 45 yr old who is 40hrs into my training..i decided to start on a longranger as i ultimately want to end up with a twin..cracked solo hover..although took me longer that i had hoped(possible downside of opting straight for a turbine...or..may just be im not very good!)..have 5 days booked in sep so hope to crack the solo circuits...have always found specialist forums a huge source of info and support...so look forward to taking part on here.....david
The Governor
25th Aug 2010, 10:10
Good luck with it all. You'll never forget that first solo. Shouldn't be a reason for going slower in a LongRanger, more stable than an R22 that's for sure (and grown up heliopter controls too).
Take it at a pace you and your instructor are happy with. Better being safe and confident b/c when you look at the seat next to you and it's empty for the first time you realise very quickly it's all up to you!!
i was told that somethings are deffo easier in the longranger..straight and level flight/autorotation...but the increased power/wieght etc makes the hover a little harder to get the hang of ...certainly the approach and landing during circuits has been a problem for me...but i have a great instructor and im sure with practise it will come...thx for the good wishes
Pink Panther
25th Aug 2010, 14:26
All the best with it :ok:. Yes, first solo will be a big day indeed :}, I remember mine like it was yesterday. As has been said, take it at your own pace and practise, practise, practise.
flyer43
25th Aug 2010, 18:14
For a moment there I thought you had said that you are a 45 yr old who is 40 yrs into his training.......
All the best with your training - the first solo is usually the quantum leap in confidence that speeds you on the way through the rest of the training.
Good luck
fijdor
25th Aug 2010, 21:22
All the best for you from Canada.
Hope you enjoy every minute of it.
JD
fly911
26th Aug 2010, 00:03
Good luck Londoner from Tampa, Florida. Give my regards to Piccadilly Circus.
thank you all for you kind welcome...flyer43..sometimes it feels like 40yrs!!
206 jock
26th Aug 2010, 08:15
Welcome!
Out of curiosity, can I ask a question? I can understand (just about...:)) doing all yer training in a turbine if you have 'means'. But why the LongRanger rather than just a Jetbox/EC120/Enstrom 480?
It might be good, sound advice from your instructor, but it's not immediately obvious to me. I've never flown a LongRanger (although the rating is the same as a 206 as long as you undertake 'differences' training), but I've heard the early LR models are more involved to fly.
i was originally going to buy a longranger so decided to learn on one...however in hindsight learning on an early model longranger was a mistake..and the first 25hrs were very tough...since then i have been doing more in the jetbox which is easier..although it may simply be me becoming more competent ...also i was doing 1-2hrs every other w/e or so and i dont think that was ideal....however i dont mind as i feel it is all as good practise but do agree i probably should have started on the jetbox and moved onto the longranger later..you live and learn