Hello from a newbie!
Hi all,
This is my first post to PPRuNe and I'm sure that it won't be my last!
I've just taken up my ppl tuition and currently only have 3hr of PUT time recorded over the past 4 weeks. It would have been over double that if the weather had wanted to play ball but as I'm quickly learning, the weather is something that all of us PPL'ers are constantly frustrated by.
I feel like I'm spending every spare minute studying for the air law exam and hope to sit it in the next week or so. Currently hitting an average of between 85% -> 92% on the tests on PPLCruiser but I'm not entirely confident so will keep reading the books until I'm happy.
I passed my medical this week, which I am extremely happy about. It was hopefully the only thing outside of my direct control that could stop me from continuing my training and gaining my license. If I stuff up now then its entirely down to me not studying/practicing enough.
I've picked up a super cheap DC H10-13.4 from flea-bay. It'll need a bit of attention (new headband pad, mic cover, etc) but I still think I got a bit of a bargain. Hopefully it'll last me at least the duration of my tuition.
One of the things that I'm struggling with at this early stage in the learning process is taxying. Whilst I don't think I'm dreadful at it, I'm still I long way off from being happy with it. Taxying around corners seems to be fine but when I attempt to go in a straight line the plane starts to do a little dance around the taxi markings. I don't seem to be able to be subtle with the brakes. Does anyone have any wise tips on taxying?
I've just read one of the posts about the average time for to complete the first solo and I'm completely surprised at the low hours that some people have done it in. If the first handful of lessons are on the basics (effects of controls, straight & level flight, climbing, descending, turns) before moving onto landings, etc and each takes at least an hour then how can the solo be done in single figure hours?
I probably should add that I'm learning in a C152 and, as I have my career on track, my PPL will be used as a slightly expensive hobby rather than having any grand expectations of being a full time pilot. Although that does sound quite nice!
End of rambling post.
Thanks,
Stuart