...That pretty much sums up most aircraft.
Sunday 26.06.2011
I had, after an epic time of withdrawal symptoms (cold sweats, shakes, restless nights and hallucinations), a flight in the beloved G-TSLC. Yes thats right, no flying since the 21st April. Partly because of an ear infection, which for obvious reasons, but also because of the wonderful temperate climate that 'Good Old Blighty' is located within. Rain Rain Rin, wind, wind, TOO MUCH WIND, some more rain, Glorious sunshine and no wind (at work!)... and so it went on. This left, apart from a pang of 'separation', a worry that I had forgotten all the finer abilities I had become accustom to with the regular flights. I had two flights booked on the 26th and come hell or high water I was going to do them both. Well, almost.
The first flight with with Instructor Dave (see earlier posts), which was good to catch up with him having not flown together since about march time. We took to the HTA for some gentle 'get back in the saddle' skills. By the power of Grey Skull (note - sited form He-man Comics incase anyone gets funny over copy-write) I hadn't forgotten as much as I had thought. The finer details of some maneuvers and terminology had slipped a bit but I successfully managed to do all tasks set to the satisfaction of my Instructor. After a few circuits and auto rotations to power on recoveries, we came back for lunch before the next flight. While we waited for the next flight, two regulars at Bournemouth Helicopters were in the process of doing pre flight checks before taking G-TSLC for a spin. They came off the apron and reported the battery was flat. Not possible in such a short time. After a quick visit from an engineer and a failed cable change, it was concluded the relay had given up the ghost. So no more flying that day.
Here's hoping all is well with the aircraft and the weather for next weekends flight.
I can't get Windows movie maker to load and can't edit my videos meaning no vids for a wee while. Any suggestions for programs that can handle HD would be welcomed
Two other blogs of a similar vein that i have started to follow , and I would recommend them to anyone interested in all things PPL.
http://www.canadianpplexam.com/ and http://dontdreamitjustdoit.blogspot.com/
Right thats all for this post. Till the next one
Here's hoping all is well with the aircraft and the weather for next weekends flight.
I can't get Windows movie maker to load and can't edit my videos meaning no vids for a wee while. Any suggestions for programs that can handle HD would be welcomed
Two other blogs of a similar vein that i have started to follow , and I would recommend them to anyone interested in all things PPL.
http://www.canadianpplexam.com/ and http://dontdreamitjustdoit.blogspot.com/
Right thats all for this post. Till the next one
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