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Forum: Private Flying

27th Aug 2012, 15:44

Replies: 25

PPL Skills Test - Any Tips?

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Posted By ronniehuang

I'm not at the stage of a flying skills test yet,...

I'm not at the stage of a flying skills test yet, but from previous skills tests in other forms of transport(cars, boats, trucks and motorcycles) the important thing to remember is that you've done...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Aug 2012, 16:03

Replies: 191

Average hours to first solo

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Posted By ronniehuang

I'm 32 hours in and still not solo. I'm not...

I'm 32 hours in and still not solo. I'm not really in a hurry and I'm still quite happy flying around with my very attractive instructor next to me. ;)

Forum: Private Flying

28th Sep 2010, 11:59

Replies: 7

First circuits and landings.

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Posted By ronniehuang

My instructor has played a *huge* part in my...

My instructor has played a *huge* part in my successful landings so far. I haven't really had to just exactly when to flare just yet. There is surprisingly calm voice to my right that says "Not...

Forum: Private Flying

28th Sep 2010, 08:53

Replies: 7

First circuits and landings.

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Posted By ronniehuang

First circuits and landings.

Well, after 6 hours, on Monday mid-morning I did my first circuits with 5 T/G and a full stop. After a couple of demos from my instructor and the inital couple of landings with much assistance from...

Forum: Private Flying

25th Jun 2010, 10:47

Replies: 20

Good.Cheap.Flying school for uni student.

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Posted By ronniehuang

You will find that rate for the hire of the...

You will find that rate for the hire of the instructor and the plane, with all things being equal, are pretty much the same in a given area. What will differ in a quote are all the extra things on...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Jun 2010, 13:54

Replies: 29

Ergonomics of a Cessna 152

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Posted By ronniehuang

Well, I've had another lesson today and I think I...

Well, I've had another lesson today and I think I found a comfortable strategy. Firstly I'd like to say that wearing only a long sleeved polo shirt was actually warm enough. So no more thick jackets....

Forum: Private Flying

21st Jun 2010, 10:19

Replies: 29

Ergonomics of a Cessna 152

Views: 14,795

Posted By ronniehuang

I don't cuddle on a first date. ;) Useful to...

I don't cuddle on a first date. ;)

Useful to know. :) If I ever 'make it' in the industry I might finally be able to get back to a normal weight.

As for my instructor, I would call him wiry...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Jun 2010, 07:46

Replies: 29

Ergonomics of a Cessna 152

Views: 14,795

Posted By ronniehuang

I think I might stay on the 152 for a few more...

I think I might stay on the 152 for a few more lessons. I'm not that tall (5'7"), I just have broad shoulders :p. I am overweight (almost 190lb) and I have been flying with a reasonably thick jacket...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Jun 2010, 01:57

Replies: 29

Ergonomics of a Cessna 152

Views: 14,795

Posted By ronniehuang

Ergonomics of a Cessna 152

Hi, complete newbie here. Started on the path of a being a pilot a couple of weeks ago. I've had a few of lessons up in a Cessna 152 and I've ended up a slightly stiff and sore left shoulder...

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