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Old 3rd Oct 2010, 13:55
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sycamore
 
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Kev, look in the local paper and see if there are any `oldie tea-dances`,go and enrol,and learn how to `pedal your feet. Buy a pair of ballet shoes,and go fly !!
You should practice overshoots/go-arounds at a safe altitude,and then try a roller,but don`t be in a hurry to open the throttle quickly unless the feet are working to the same rhythm,and don`t be too keen on lifting the tail too early...but then..I guess you know that now...It does`nt have to be a big Merlin ,or Pratt up front( unless it`s the one in the cockpit !) to spoil the day....
It can be a bit of a `skateboard on ice` if you are`nt ready; make sure the runway is long enough as well,otherwise one can rush it,if the hedge is looming....
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