EricJ Posted June 7, 2017 Report Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, ragedracer1977 said: You were quite a ways back on the list weren't you? When they finish construction am I right in thinking a ton are going to open all at once? I think I was #8 on the list a week or so ago, but she said a bunch just came open as a result of some of the work getting done. I got on the list at the end of January. I've no idea what the expectations are going forward, but the shelter you have should make the wait pretty easy, I'd think. 1
ragedracer1977 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Posted June 9, 2017 Well I got to fly her for the first time today! Wow! What a difference from the 172. The takeoff is definitely different, you don't have to yank it off the runway. Just let her fly right off. I think I'm in love 9
Hank Posted June 9, 2017 Report Posted June 9, 2017 5 hours ago, ragedracer1977 said: Well I got to fly her for the first time today! Wow! What a difference from the 172. The takeoff is definitely different, you don't have to yank it off the runway. Just let her fly right off. I think I'm in love I've had CFIs make similar comments at the beginning of a Flight Review . . . . Ain't It great?
ragedracer1977 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Posted June 14, 2017 I spent 5 hours with a CFI learning the ins and outs. We shot an ILS approach, then did some crosswind landings. IIRC, it was 16-18kt crosswind component. And it was 100+ degrees. It was bumpy, hot, and miserable. And I loved every minute. I really got a chance to push my limits. I've landed in heavy crosswind before, but the air was always fairly smooth. This was just nasty. Today, I finally got to fly her by myself. I'm really really liking it! 9
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