Same story as last time — went up for a few spins in the pattern and tried to work on keeping the yoke straight during my flare. This time things went much better! I think the key was — I was wearing a light coat instead of a bulky winter one! That’s right, I think part of my problem was my big puffy winter coat was making it difficult to bring my arm straight back. Wearing the lighter coat seemed to make the problem disappear… who would’ve thought my choice in outerwear would have such an impact on my flight?
Not much to report today. We flew left and right traffic for runway 35, did a simulated engine out, and more landing work. I was sloppier in the pattern today compared to last time out — maybe because I’m not as used to the pattern for 35, or maybe it was the higher winds?
Landings are (slowly) progressively getting better… hoping I might actually solo this weekend!
Click the image below for the CloudAhoy track of today’s flight.
Flight time today: 1.7 hours
Total flight time to date: 34.9 hours
Total takeoffs to date: 118
Total landings to date: 114