After several scheduled flight cancellations due to weather (strong winds and rain) and aircraft maintenance, I was finally able to complete my first flight lesson on the morning of Saturday, May 17th.
I got up at 7am and received a text from my CFI Nick (Aero Elite) that Leesburg Airport had a strong crosswind and we might have to cancel again. My father took me to the airport, and with me I brought the very nice pilot bag donated by Sporty’s. Meeting Nick at the airport lounge, I felt pretty lucky when he told me the wind slowed down a lot by the time I got there (albeit a small crosswind), and I was able to take my first flight that morning.
My first lesson involved a lot of basic yet crucial work: I spent more than 40 minutes on the preflight inspection for routine flight safety. Then I practiced some taxiing in a straight line as we made our way to the runway, taking off with a lot of assistance. When the plane was in the air, I learned straight and level flight, turns, climbs, and descents with assistance from my CFI.
I was very excited to complete my first flight and I had a lot of fun. At the end of my lesson we took a picture in front of the airplane—the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, and I look forward to flying again this week if the weather decides to play nice again.
Very good update! You are doing a fantastic job keeping us all current on your music and flying progress. Looking forward to many more posts.
Way to go, Thomas!
The first step is the most important. Except for the next step! In fact, from now on, the next step is always the most important.
Learn something every lesson. Practice. And never let any bad trend continue, not for even a moment.
And you’ll make it. Congratulations on starting the passion of a lifetime.