MrLeisure757
New Member
Hi Everyone --
I had my introductory flight today! It went really well. My flight instructor is a really nice guy. I performed the take-off from Keene, climb and cruise towards the east at 3,500ft. He then told me that we were going to land at a different airport and re-fuel. He had me descend, and then he took over at about 1,000ft. He landed, we re-fueled and off we went. He had me taxi this time, and then take-off, climb, cruise and descend back into Keene. It was so neat being in control up there. He then said "This time, you are going to land. I'll talk you through it." I was really excited. I came in on the downwind, and then turned for final on runway 02. I came in very nicely, with only a little bit off the centerline. He told me he was very impressed, but I owe it to him for talking me through it all! I taxied in, and I performed the checklist for shut-down and that was it! I did most of the flying which I didn't expect to do so much, but I am very happy to have done so. It was the coolest thing ever, and this IS where I want to be for a career - in the sky. I hope you enjoyed reading...and here are some pictures..
Thanks for checking this out!
I had my introductory flight today! It went really well. My flight instructor is a really nice guy. I performed the take-off from Keene, climb and cruise towards the east at 3,500ft. He then told me that we were going to land at a different airport and re-fuel. He had me descend, and then he took over at about 1,000ft. He landed, we re-fueled and off we went. He had me taxi this time, and then take-off, climb, cruise and descend back into Keene. It was so neat being in control up there. He then said "This time, you are going to land. I'll talk you through it." I was really excited. I came in on the downwind, and then turned for final on runway 02. I came in very nicely, with only a little bit off the centerline. He told me he was very impressed, but I owe it to him for talking me through it all! I taxied in, and I performed the checklist for shut-down and that was it! I did most of the flying which I didn't expect to do so much, but I am very happy to have done so. It was the coolest thing ever, and this IS where I want to be for a career - in the sky. I hope you enjoyed reading...and here are some pictures..





Thanks for checking this out!
