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Old 13th Sep 2007, 14:29
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funfly
 
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Well done MRSHOE
Don't get put down here. Realise that there are instructors that will tell you to plog features, instructors that will tell you to plog distances or times. Some will say travel x minutes on a heading then revise your position, others will tell you to watch out for landmarks. The comments you see above reflect the multitude of ways that you can plog and fly a route - trouble is that many people think their way is the only way.
It is possible to do nearly all your work actually on the chart itself and this is what you may eventually end up doing, however your instructor wants to see all your workings so you will continue with the printed sheet - even then you will find another school will insist on a completely different plog sheet!-you can't win with this one. I would hate you to see some of my own plogs.
Some people forget how scary it can be when you are flying alone and loose sight of your own airfield for the first time!
Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
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