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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18/03/2007

Permalink 20:15:00, by admin, 298 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings
Ever have one of those weird days where things don't quite feel right? Nothing is wrong, but you are there, but not there, if you know what I mean. Today was one of them. I was there, the day passed and now I'm home, with some stuff in between. First… more »

11/03/2007

Permalink 20:00:00, by admin, 304 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings, thermaling & soaring
What a day! Really enjoyed it! By the time everyone had arrived and the equipment was ready it was 12 noon and the wind was blowing. It was averaging 30km/h and gusting to 40km/h at ground level. The first two flights went off very well. Good launches… more »

04/03/2007

Permalink 08:30:59, by admin, 38 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, no fly day
METAR (Actual) FAPE 040600Z 24017KT 7000 -RA BKN009 BKN050 16/15 Q1010 NOSIG= FC TAF - 6/9 hours FAPE 040600Z 040718 24020G35KT 8000 -RA BKN012 BKN050 INTER 0718 4000 SHRA BKN008 BKN020 BECMG 1618 19015KT TX19/12ZTN17/18Z= Not fair, at this rate… more »

25/02/2007

Permalink 19:34:36, by admin, 244 words   English (ZA)
Categories: student, twin astir, take offs & landings
Frustration is starting to set in! Last week I was so close to solo. During the week I spoke to the instructor and he said that there were just a few things that needed sorting out and it shouldn't take more than two or three flights. But with the gli… more »

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