He may be new, but he's right goddammit!
I was feeling pretty complacent this weekend until I had a couple of really ropey landings while getting checked out on one of the club's aircraft. (In fact, try 3 in a row!) Fortunately, I didn't damage anything except my ego, but it's amazing how you can forget how hard it is to do a peachy landing after a mere 6 weeks on the ground.
I must add that my landings are now once again peachy, but I'll certainly not be taking that as read the next time I fly.
And another thing [hence the edit], I've noticed that as I become more able to cope with the flying itself, I have more time to maintain an effective lookout. Of course, if your lookout is absolutely spot-on, along with your precision flying, then by all means think about women the rest of the time. You're the one paying £80 an hour for the priviledge, so think about what the hell you like. I'm sure those flying skills will improve all by themselves.
I'm not having a go at anybody, but it's up to you to make the best of your time in the air.
Happy landings
Pie
[This message has been edited by Pielander (edited 25 June 2001).]