RE: Images - Bev & Joel Flying A Trainer
Geistware,
The NOTAM was up for my first lesson on May 18th, and stayed up a week or so. Yes, I have been flying solo since about the second week of June, (including fueling, starting, and carrying my own plane to the taxiway.) I had spotters talk me through landings after that, and I still like having a spotter give me pointers on landings in crosswinds, etc. This past week we had 10-20 mph winds. It was excellent practice for me. Besides, some of the best pilots & trainers out there have given their time to help me. Now if I can conquer my fear of right pattern, I'll be O.K. Speaking of IMAC, some of the IMAC pilots are trying to persuade me to go that route. And, I loved flying the Ultimate. No takeoffs or landings...just flying and loops. A very responsive plane though. I had to keep remembering not to give it too much up elevator. It goes exactly where you put it. I wasn't too nervous because Eddie, the owner, is one of our best pilots. Since I knew he was there to hand the radio to if I got in trouble, I was fine.
Bev