The last few lessons have been concentrated around shooting takeoffs and landings. We have been practicing at Jean Airport, which is a small uncontrolled airport about 20 miles southwest of Las Vegas. The first time that we attempted these practices, I was not very happy with myself. I couldn't seem to keep the plane down the centerline of the runway on final and was making alot of corrections throughout the pattern. My landings were hard and somewhat uncontrolled.
Now, after about 4 times of going out there, it is much better. We have practiced landings with all the different degrees of flaps, and some emergency landings. My CFI caught me off guard this last Saturday by pulling the power off as I was turning base, telling me that the engine just quit. It was a little nerveracking, and I can't say it was the best landing, but we made it down safely.
We also practiced some go-arounds with varying degrees of flaps. I have to say that go-arounds with full-flaps is rather difficult. The airplane wants to do alot of things that would cause a stall close to the ground. It takes concerted effort to keep the plane under control.
I am really excited to solo the plane. If all goes well after the next lesson or two, I should be flying solo! I really feel that I have learned alot and am excited to continue learning.
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