Martin Spott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Inspired by others on this list I had my first flight with controls in my
> hands on a C172. This was the first flight I ever had on such a small plane.
>
<snip>
> After reaching the 'playground' over an open mining of brown coal we had
> time for a little 'programme'. Standard turn right (I overshot by about 15
> seconds), standard turn left, another standard turn (much better than the
> first one). The next excercises were shown by the instructor before I had
> the chance to do them myself - I had to handle carb heating and throttle,
> the instructor dealt with the mixture.
> So I had a few narrow curves with 60 degree bank (how would you call this in
> English ?) and two stall recoveries ("hey, you lost only 100 feet !").
Wow. Did your instructor know you had flight simulation experience? Or did
you request the 60 degree turn and stall recovery maneuvers?
<snip>
>
> Hey guys (and gals), do that yourself, it is really worth it !
<snip>
Any more stories on the list like this one and I probably will! Thanks for
telling about it.
Best,
Jim
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