Originally Posted by
AucT
Bingo, Shaggy Sheep Driver ...
That is exactly what I think is happening. I am training in C152 and it "masks" the need for rudder and I am developing "lazy feet". I repeated the lesson on climb and descend for two hours and while managed to get a strong PAT, APT and anticipation skills, I still have trouble with rudder compensation due to increase or decrease of engine power.
You just need more time, don't fret about it. I've known experienced pilots take more than your 6 hours to get used to light aeroplanes that really need regular use of rudder.
I just don't feel it and yet when I look at Balance, the ball is reclining either left or right but not in the centre. Perhaps i need to train my vestibular apparatus with more lessons spent in the air and be patient.
Yes! More time in the air, and regular glances at the ball.
Also I am thinking of using a Flight Simulator in order to strengthen my airmanship, PAT, APT, FREDA and DABLE. Do you think Flight simulator would be of any help?
Thanks everyone!
No, at your stage, it'll just teach you bad habits. Practice checks with a photo of the cockpit.
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