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PPL Lesson 1 – Controls
PPL Exercise 4 – The Controls Well today is the day, my first PPL Pilot lesson! With a lesson booked in for 10.30, I arose at 08:00 and got myself together over a cup of coffee. Whilst doing so, I have and another quick scan of the Pooley’s manual; ‘Flying Training’. Not knowing what I may need for each lesson, I have packed my flight bag with everything I own ! With a...
Read MoreNot Impressed NHS !?!?! – Frozen Shoulder
Well today was my appointment to see the specialist over at Peterborough Hospital about my frozen shoulder complaint and hopefully get this sorted out asap so I can get my required class 2 medical. Appointment for 10:15, not wanting to be late I turned up at a generous 09:30 and checked in. Took my seat, got the paper out and settled down happy in the knowledge I was on time and ready. 10:30...
Read MoreSunglasses – Serengeti Velocity
In all my years I think the most I have ever paid for a pair of sunglasses was about £35, that was about to change… big style! So whats so special about a pair of sunglasses that I should decide to smash the maximum I have spent ? Well there are a few things that need to be taken into account when deciding on a pair such as weight, polarisation and build. Ever noticed how all the frames of...
Read MoreFlight Simulator – valuable traning aid ?
There is a lot to take on board from the very start of your training, like where and what each dial is, where is this switch, where is that lever ? The first time in a cockpit is a daunting feeling and I think the more accustomed to its contents I am the easier and quicker I will be at home in it and so aid in my training. That’s my theory anyway. So I have purchased a copy of Microsoft...
Read MoreThere’s always something…
Be prepared – Medical I have been planning my pilot training for some months now, way before I started this blog. One of the first things recommended to all new starters is to get your medical done early. Before you blow a large chunk of money on training, find out you can pass it, without it you will never fly solo ! The plan was to use the saved up pot of cash in the dedicated account to...
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