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Old 9th Sep 2004, 20:33
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Thirty06
 
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Dealing with turbulence ?

Don't fly a Cessna 150!

I remember the little beggars wobbling about all over the place. If you can deal with that, then something bigger will feel much smoother.

That said, I flew a cherokee out of Blackpool the other week and I experienced a bit of bouncing over the built up areas.

The Cessna 150 is a blighter for picking up thermals. I fondly recall my GFT when I had to maintian my chosen altitude. All was going nicely until we passed over a thermally bit, I had the throttle full back and the thing still wanted to climb. All very well, but I knew we had a patch of sink to deal with next. I passed anyway.

On the plus side, the Cessna 150 is great for the rapidly altered approach path. If you're too high, just give it a load of right aileron and left rudder then let go when the picture looks right.

I must have another go in one sometime, one hour max though due to uncomfy seats.
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