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Old 08-20-2012 | 03:56 PM
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jetmech05
 
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Default RE: Pre-Maiden Jitters

ever hear of self fulfilling prophoeceies? ( i guess that's spelled right) any way being nervous of crashing makes you crash....
I guess the best way to control that is not so much a flight plan...as a mission plan...ie I want to take off, set trims, check CG, see how it stalls, shoot some approaches then do a full stop. I can modify my plan at will depending on the situation. Perhaps I'll enlist the aid of a co pilot to stand next to me on the spot
I know how to fly, so I will, and the outcome is gonna be ok...I'm not going to loop or roll that will come later. Instead I am going to check the air worthiness of my ship.
Go get em