This will be my third session of solo circuits … my instructor came with me for a couple of circuits with a glide approach and a no flaps approach and then got out and said you have the plane booked until…

So I can’t decide if to keep a log of every flight as I’m not sure it will be that interesting to look back on!! I’ve got notes that I add to so I have a single resource to refer…

Flapless aproach Much shallower Start descent earlier at EGLM due to confined space for the circuit …. Where space is not confined wait longer before turning base for a wider circuit aim to be on final at 400ft rather than…

Before I can solo I need to get the “Engine Failure After Take Off” fixed in my mind with a few practices … Pitch for safe speed …. #1 Fly the Aeroplane as you will already be climing at Vx or…

Starting circuits now … several people said how boring this part was … I am very excited to practice and hone take off and landings as well as getting the hang of circuit patterns! BUMFICHHL! Brakes – Off, check toe…

This weeks lesson is on stalling the aircraft … First we need to do a HASELL check … Height > 3000ft Airframe – clean config to start with, no flaps or as required, undercarraige up if possible / required Security…

First we need to do a HASELL check … Height > 3000ft Airframe – clean config to start with, no flaps or as required, undercarraige up if possible / required Security – nothing bouncing aroung Engine – green, carb heat…

Building from the last few lessons and putting them all together into turning while climbing or descending. Some of this is actually starting to sink in now!! This was the first time I did the entire taxi, run up, take…

I’m signed up every Wednesday for the next 6 weeks (weather permitting) and this weeks lesson is turning. Fairly simple stuff really … need to remember my rudder when rolling! Pre taxi checks done, lets roll!

Today’s flight, which follows on from yesterdays, is cruise climb and descent … essentially with the aircraft in trim add or remove power … simple as that. Climb or descent rate will obviously be less but it will be more…