Categories: student, aircraft, blanik L13, dimona, motor falke, twin astir, practical, advanced training, basic manoeuvres, cross-country, introduction, stalls & steep turns, take offs & landings, thermaling & soaring

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29/01/2006

Permalink 16:30:00, by admin, 209 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, basic manoeuvres
Arrived at airfield just as the Twin was being towed to 26L. Excellent! Light westerly blowing. First flight with instructor F(2) and he informs me about the "your plane" and "my plane" communication protocol. Winch launch to 1000ft. I still need to get… more »

22/01/2006

Permalink 13:00:00, by admin, 43 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, no fly day
First day of instruction for the New Year. Arrived all eager at the field at 10:00 am. A few members were hanging around in the main hangar. Weather overcast with strong wind. No flying. Hung around for about 1½ hours and then headed for home. more »

18/12/2005

Permalink 12:00:00, by admin, 32 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, no fly day
As the training is supplied by a club, which in other words is operated as a hobby, no flight training is available over the Christmas break. No instruction given: 18 December 2005 to 15 January 2006. more »

04/12/2005

Permalink 15:00:00, by admin, 100 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, introduction
After taking a back seat flight some time in November, I decided it was time for a proper front seat introductory flight. Two introductory flights with flight instructor F(1) in the Grob Twin Astir. Zero lift conditions so flights limited to winch rel… more »

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