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Old 25th June 2003 | 18:56
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mstram
 
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From: Toronto, Ont, Canada
P.A.

That's great !

Gee, I loved finally going solo !

If you're uneasy about solo, discuss it with your instructor, and work on the areas that are concerning you.

Is there a particular thing that you lack confidence in, ... or just everything <g> ?

I.e., if your nervous about stalls /spins, then work on that with your instructor. Get to know your emergency procedures *cold*. Are you comfortable with navigation / navaids (VOR, ADF, GPS) ?
RT? Pick up a "scanner", and listen in on RT, to get used to hearing how controllers / pilots converse.

I'm a big believer in using flight sims i.e MicroSoft FS, to keep proficient. Do you have a copy? You can practice your x-ctry navigating, landings, flying at night, etc.

If you really get into it, you can get programs to create your own scenery, so you can add landmarks etc.

Happy flying !

Mike

Interesting information from all of you.

I guess the point I was trying to make, was I wonder how the presence / absence of g.a. aircraft influences people to get interested in flying.

I bet many people in Toronto, are unaware of g.a. for the reasons I gave

Probably happens in other large cities, though maybe not as much recently after 9/11.

Mike
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