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Friday, October 31
Flight 03: Stalls, steep turns, slow flight
By Brady Lane at 8:15 PM
Flight log to date Hours flown: 3.2 | Days since I started: 17 | Cost: $701.20
Today’s flight was incredible!
After takeoff and climbing to 3500 ft, we practiced steep turns, this time trying to hold altitude. (Last time, I’m pretty sure I was all over the map). I was able to keep it within +/- 50 ft.
I then tried my hand at slow flight. I didn’t think this would be that much fun, but coordinating all the controls to perform in harmony was a fun challenge and I really enjoyed keeping us in the air at 50 mph.
Then came the really exciting action—stalls. After reading my homework, I discovered there are numerous kinds of stalls. This was new to me. Until now, I thought a stall was a stall. We practiced power off and power on stalls this time.
The best part of the flight for me was the landing. For the first time, I felt like I actually understood everything that was going on. Jason corrected for a slight crosswind (aileron in, rudder away), but let me do everything else. Wow!
It was a thrilling experience knowing I did 95% of the landing. It wasn’t as smooth as our previous landings that Jason did, but I did it and it worked!
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@ 05:25 PM, November 01
Brady - Congratulations on your first stall recoveries and your first hands-on landing. I still find I have to remind myself to breath, but looks like your doing great from my back seat view. I'm a big fan and still behind you all the way... and enjoying each one of your posts...
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@ 09:34 PM, November 01
HI Brady,
I am Jason's Aunt Pat. I am enjoying your video diary of learning to fly.It sure looks like you are having fun. Nice to also be able to see Jason in action.I am looking forword to additional videos. Enjoy, Pat
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@ 11:28 PM, November 01
Brady, I'm so proud of you and all you've accomplished! (Okay, that's the JMC secretary in me!) I just think you've got a cool job! I hope that the flying goes well. It's also good to hear your voice again. Cheers!
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@ 12:14 AM, November 02
Brady,
It is very encouraging to see you doing so much so soon in your flight training. Landing the plane on your third flight! I bet you didn't see that one coming. Keep up the great work, you really are serving as a great ambassador for would-be pilots like me.
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@ 07:37 PM, November 02
Brady,
I was so excited when I found out about this video blog. I'm hoping to start lessons next Spring and this is helping to make me feel less intimidated by the whole process. Until then, I've been reading thing like the Private Pilot Test Prep, so my question to you is...Did you find that it was beneficial to have read the private pilot manual prior to starting your lessons?
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@ 07:43 PM, November 02
Just passed my sport pilot check ride last Friday, all I can tell you is have fun and keep going even when you have second thoughts. Its great fun.
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@ 09:47 AM, November 03
Ernest, Pat, Pam— thanks for your comments and your encouraging words.
Ron— you're right, I wasn't expecting so much in just three lessons. This last lesson, it just clicked though. I hope it continues to "click."
Jessica— so far the book I've spent the most time reading is the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook. I found when I have read about a maneuver ahead of time, it makes a lot more sense when we're in the plane. I'm sure the more you read, the quicker you'll understand what's happening in flight. I wish I would've started reading months ahead of time like you are. You are already doing all the right things, so I'm sure you'll be an ace in the air. Let us know when you start!
Roger— Congratulations!! That is awesome. As I work my way forward be sure to drop me comments and feedback. I'd love to hear about your experience—especially what your checkride was like. Again, congrats on your certificate. Enjoy the skies!
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@ 08:43 PM, November 26
Only having one lesson myself and NOT feeling safe on my turns, My stumach was fluttering while you went through the stall manouvers.
Can't wait to get more hours in!
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@ 01:56 PM, November 30
WOW! This brings back sooo many memories. I'M 57 years old now. I had my license by the time I was 17,but I haven't flown since I was 30. This website is an inspiration for me to commit myself to resurrecting my birdman status next spring. You are doing so much for wannabe pilots...keep up the great work. I can't wait to see your solo!
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@ 07:54 PM, November 30
WOW That is cool how you are doing this especially for all of us want to bees.Ive always wanted to fly and never had the time but next spring I will.I almost felt like i was in the back seat.What books should I start reading? Excellent video. great inspiration to us newbies. Thanks
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@ 03:08 PM, November 16
Hey! good landing! I'm very late looking at your blog but I'm really hooked!
Didn't know about the recoveries of the stalls, and it seems that the Remos are completely different than the Cessnas.
It's a really good job you are doing!
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@ 03:36 PM, May 13
I just got my instruction book today after the instruction flight. I am now going to put my othere books away.
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