Archive for year: 2015

We had 20 km/h wind at the field tonight. Mike had first flight which went quite well but on the second one he did got himself into unstabilized oscillating flight. It took a while for Mike to get the flight under control–fairly exciting moments. I have to say I got my dose of adrenaline today.

Mr. Barley came bit late but he quickly managed five flights all using reverse inflation. After short break he proceeded to do another 10 flights. That is total of 19 in his log book. Well done tonight Mr. Barley – only one bellyflop tonight. Last five landings were actually quite good.

It was quite windy at the field at 7:30 pm so we waited till 8:15 or so. The wind did come down and Mike managed 3 flights and one turtle + few nice low passes. Total amount of flights in Mike’s log – 9

It was quite windy at the field so we end up sitting around from 5 o’clock almost till 7:45. Eventually the wind did come down and Mr. X, who was in the April course but did not finish, managed 4 flights. Three of those were very good but one more of a  belly flop into a barley field… So from now on I’m going to call him Mr. Barley.

Mike manage his first solo and aded another flight shortly after. Both takeoffs were great – some stumbling on landing but that’s to be expected.

Well done and congratulation Mike on your first solo flight.

We have worked on reverse inflations with motor on Mike’s back I also had chance to demo whole bunch of touch and go’s. Looks like nice weather in forecast for tomorrow.

We have completed the ground school including simulator, Pstar was written – 100 % – and SPP issued. We went to the field and learned how to hook up for forward and reverse. I have demonstrated kiting but it was super windy + Mike was tired after 12 hr drive. We finished at 7:30 pm long day. This guy never forgets anything and does everything well the first time!