Entries by Andre Zeman

Apr 24/18 am – PPG course

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Duncan added 3 more flights to his log book this am. July had some difficulties and did not managed to get in the air. Wind picked up very quickly so it was very short training session.

Apr 23/18 – PPG course day 3

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Gino did ground handling and locked in reverse kiting. We also did motor work and radio helmet. Duncan did 7 flights 3 reverses in strong wind and 4 forwards Julie is getting very close. Revers is still tricky for her but forwards work very well. She will fly soon.

Apr 22/18 – PPG course day 2

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Second day of PPG training. Started at 11 o’clock in the morning because there was no wind in the forecast before that. My old student Ben showed up at the field early and confirm that there was no wind to speak of from 8 o’clock till 11 o’clock. We start to ground handle but within […]

Apr 22/18 – 1 hour on CH 701

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I am running PPG class but the forecast for this early morning was for light variable winds. Not very good conditions to train PPG so we have decided to start later in the day. This freed up my morning to fly my 701. I did not have time for any XC flying so I stayed […]

Apr 21/18 – PPG course day 1

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4 students completed ground school. From left to right: Gino, Julie, Duncan and behind is Andy Then 3 continued at the field. Busy day but a lot was acomplished. Andy is kiting really well, Duncan is right behind him, Julie still needs bit more time.

Apr 9/18 – 2.4 hrs on 701

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A few circuits then flew from CNZ8 Grimsby to CYSN St. Catharines. Landed, took short break and flew back. Then farted around Grimsby. It was awesome. Love the cabin heat in this weather!    

Mar 29/18 – Flying CH 701

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Another 1.6 hrs in my Zenair CH 701 STOL. Mostly in circuit – I am really starting to grease the landings. Short XC flight to Grimsby then east along lake shore and then back to CNZ8 Great fun Andre