Sparks Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Hey guys, Just got back from what was supposed to be a trial lesson but turned into a full blown lesson after the instructor realised i wasnt just there for the ride. Good news is that the instructor was very impressed with my flying ability and his words were, "You are a natural". This is very encouraging to a 16 year old with a dream of a career in helicopters. As soon as we left the circuit he gave me the controls, first the pedals, then collective, then cyclic. He saw that i could use all 3 controls comfortably at the same time and within 10 mins i had full control. I spent 5 mins flying straight and level and then 5 mins on turns, then descending turns etc. He seemed to be complinmenting no end which i was very pleased with. He took the controls for the approch and taxi to the hover square...Where it got interesting. I understood the sensitivity of the controls (cyclic in particular) and he hovered 10 feet from the ground and gave me control. I had trouble at first with keeping it in control and he had to take back the controls a few times. We spent about 10 mins hovering and nearer the end of this i was just about appriciating the controls a little more. It wasnt a perfect hover by any means, but it was kept pointing in the right direction, and at the same height, but not over the same spot. In all i am very pleased with myself for a first lesson and it has made me eager to continue when the funds are a little more availiable. Any comments on what i should do/remember/try next time would be much appriciated because i may book another lesson or two. Cheers, Richard S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 just 3 things relax relax relax now go book another lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 just 3 things relax relax relax now go book another lesson Yes, i must admit, that wasnt something that i was doing well I'd love to book another lesson, but i just dont have the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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