Hey from internet land!
Finished my FAA Exam today, meaning that I can start putting ground school principles into a real, live airplane. Little did I know that the practice also began today.
Today's flying was fantastic and scary and loads of fun. My buddy flew first, then they put me at the sticks. I was crazy nervous, pouring sweat. Take that plane to the runway. Talk to the tower. Then, hit the throttle and take off! Yep, no help on that, they threw us in. It was a hideous climb but we got into the air.
As you might guess from this blog's title, I had a bit of trouble with altitude control. It's surprisingly tough to keep that plane level in the sky. So next time you're in a commercial jet, thank that pilot extra for his/her smooth flight and sweet landings.
Speaking of those, I did 4 today. Instructor demoed, and then I flew the traffic pattern and landed that Cessna beast on the asphalt. It wasn't pretty, once again. Bounced on one. Hit hard the other time. But that second landing...I couldn't feel my teeth rattle, so it must have been alright.
Hot up there. Shower now.
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I agree. Always tip your pilot.
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