by Matt | Aug 19, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
After taking a week off post-solo due to scheduling issues, I was looking forward to getting back in the cockpit. The last lesson was a ground lesson during which we covered cross-country planning and discussed how my first cross-country flight would go. The plan...
by Matt | Jul 18, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
Thus far I have only done one lesson per week. I felt it was the best balance of affordability and flying. Not to mention, I was doing the ground school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Last lesson however, Josh asked if I was flying any more this...
by Matt | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
I thought that today’s lesson would be the first one canceled for weather. I was wrong, but it was just good enough. The plan for the lesson was to knock out some simulated instrument time and a little more practice on flight maneuvers. We were headed out to...
by Matt | Jul 6, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
Since I’ve started taking lessons the worst part about the weather has been some really hot days. This lesson was the first one that I worried that I might not get to fly. I checked the weather and it was close but the weather was just good enough. I wondered...
by Matt | Jul 1, 2009 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
My fifth lesson had me a little worried. This lesson is a transition point. From here on I am responsible for most of the radio communication. I knew this was coming and I realize it is silly but I was worried about it. I did my normal preflight. Everything was...