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sdfcvoh · July 30th, 2007, 19:31

DAY7

Steep turns baby!

After a couple class hours going over weather we headed out for steep turns, soft field landings/takeoffs, and short field landings/takeoffs. More crosswind work (this time with even more crosswind) and then lunch.

In the afternoon I headed out solo again and after a few TnG's in the pattern at RYN headed NW to the practice area and worked on maneuvers.

I did some slow flight, and steep turns, then decided it was time for stalls. Now - I've got to mention that the first time you practice a full stall while solo is a bit of a reality check! Stalls don't bother me a bit, but the first solo stall is truly a reality check. And that first power on stall kicked over like a mule! After I put my stomach back into its place (and wiped the grin off my face b/c I would love to have seen my wide eyes when it kicked) I got back into more stalls.

After a while I got board of stalls and dizzy with the steep turns so I headed back to the airport for a dozen touch and goes. I've got to say that the controllers at RYN rock. I'm sure this place is no different than most controlled D fields, but these folks are great. Just a side note...

Until Tomorrow!

July 30th, 2007, 19:31	#24
sdfcvoh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: That one Posts: 867	Re: SDFCVOH's Flight training thread. DAY7 Steep turns baby! After a couple class hours going over weather we headed out for steep turns, soft field landings/takeoffs, and short field landings/takeoffs. More crosswind work (this time with even more crosswind) and then lunch. In the afternoon I headed out solo again and after a few TnG's in the pattern at RYN headed NW to the practice area and worked on maneuvers. I did some slow flight, and steep turns, then decided it was time for stalls. Now - I've got to mention that the first time you practice a full stall while solo is a bit of a reality check! Stalls don't bother me a bit, but the first solo stall is truly a reality check. And that first power on stall kicked over like a mule! After I put my stomach back into its place (and wiped the grin off my face b/c I would love to have seen my wide eyes when it kicked) I got back into more stalls. After a while I got board of stalls and dizzy with the steep turns so I headed back to the airport for a dozen touch and goes. I've got to say that the controllers at RYN rock. I'm sure this place is no different than most controlled D fields, but these folks are great. Just a side note... Until Tomorrow! __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.