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First flights since October

Postby beaky » Tue May 31, 2011 10:06 pm

The 2-33 finally got its new paint job on the wings finished last week, and the club gathered Saturday to put the old girl back together. Not a bad day for some flying, so Gus took her for three test hops, then I got my turn.
Somewhat gusty crosswind conditions, and the thermals were a little tight and fragmented, especially for a very rusty pilot. I basically gave up after about 20 minutes, but did a decent job with the landing.

We have a new member, all of 13 years old... he took his first lesson with Gus, then a squall moved in, drenching the field, so we called it a day.

Art the tow pilot said he might be around Sunday, so I went back to the airport, waited for him to show up, and managed to get one tow in the 1-26. I did a little better that time-about 30 minutes- and even managed to get back up to my release altitude at one point. But I was really feeling the rust with that glider- I still don't feel 100% comfortable with it.
  Doesn't matter, though- it was great to just fly again, and the rest of the season awaits!  :)
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Re: First flights since October

Postby Flying Trucker » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:51 am

Good morning Sean... :)

Glad to see you back in the saddle again.... :)

Folks are saying here we are going to have a wet muggy summer.  Had rain almost every day...

Just a thought but if you are not comfortable grab yourself another qualified aviator and do a hour or so of dual...always a good way to get back in the groove... ;)

Thanks for keeping us updated... ;)
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Re: First flights since October

Postby beaky » Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:35 pm


Just a thought but if you are not comfortable grab yourself another qualified aviator and do a hour or so of dual...always a good way to get back in the groove... ;)


That doesn't work too well in the single-seater...  ;)
I just need a few more flights in that one to get my groove back. Or one really good day where I can easily stay up for a couple of hours.
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Re: First flights since October

Postby Flying Trucker » Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:55 pm

Hi Sean...

Hmmm...my mistake...single seater you say... :)

For me to stay up for a couple of hours in anything that has wings I need:
-two ham and cheese on dark rye or very fresh white bread
-smothered in mayonnaise, salt and pepper
-four green onions salted
-couple of radishes are always nice
-cold chocolate milk or hot lemon tea (large thermos)
-date square or two is always welcome...

Gosh I made myself hungry just thinking about flying Sean...got to go and raid the refrigerator... ;D

Have fun flying... ;)
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