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This threads got a life of its own LOL.............Im lost..........LOL

Me too THD, but try as hard as I may, I just cannot get worried about it.

Ruby

SozzledSally wrote:Sorry Strawbs my computer broke again My new fancy ones coming tomorrow yay I will be on more and give you the info Craigs having his lesson first sunday in november for his birthday so any more info on how he can feel safe and steer it would be fab. Cheers Strawbs

Sal x

Hi Sal,

Winter time (in the UK) is often better for flying as the visibilty is better, providing of course, the weather is good. If it's pouring with rain the flight will probably be postponed, anyway. I have flown in rain (not on lessons, though) and it's not that enjoyable, so you definitely wouldn't want to go up on a trial flight in the rain, and I doubt the instructor would take you up - even if he could. It really depends on the visibilty and wind.

I can't give you any advice on how to steer a plane - you don't actually steer it as such - though you do when you're taxiing, but you do that with your feet. That's not as simple as it sounds, actually - there's a bit of a knack to it - but the instructor will be doing all this, anyway.

There's no tip I can give to make your brother feel safe ; you said he's always wanted to go up so I'd imagine he'd feel too excited to feel scared. Some people can have a last minute attack of nerves and back out at the last minute, but you won't know until he goes there and tries it. Most people love it once they go up - it's only a few who panic and have to come down straight away.

I'm sure your brother will love it. The time goes ever so quickly, so I hope you've booked at least an hour?

Strawbs

Sal I hope you log on and reply to this......Strawbs gives you a lot of info and all for nothing...your not the only one she helps for no thanks.....

I hope you've calmed down now Ruby!! Or am I going to have to chastise you, you naughty thing!! Bill

Hey Strawbs, it would be great to see more pictures! Take your time but I would love to see some more. If you need any help just give me a shout, it would be no problem for me at all I can assure you.

Richard

Admin wrote:Here you go, Sal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCQoH4UFyaE

I found this one from Biggin Hill where I used to fly - and this would be the worst scenario if the land gear didn't retract - and you can see it's no problem if it doesn't lower. I think this may be a practice run (you always go round so the tower can double check that it's down ) but looking at his altimemeter he was flying too low to do near-stalls (that's where the buzzer sounds) he was flying at only 1500 to 2000 feet - so I think it may have been a pretend emergency. It looked staged to me - bet the tower and fire guys were pissed off it was! Those fire guys are lovely, though.

By the way, when you land, that buzzer sounds on touchdown so tell your brother to expect it. It happens every time. It can sound scary the first tme, but it's perfectly normal.

Very quickly, let me know how long you think that runway is - you'll never guess by looking at it.

Strawbs

Hey Strawbs, I wanted to say this before but somehow this thread went off course haha! I've gotta say I am impressed with you! Looking at you I would never guess you could pilot a plane. Wow, what a woman! Don't worry, I'm not coming on strong, I just think you're great. I hope I haven't embarrassed you, I would hate to do that.

Richard

Admin wrote:

SozzledSally wrote:Sorry Strawbs my computer broke again My new fancy ones coming tomorrow yay I will be on more and give you the info Craigs having his lesson first sunday in november for his birthday so any more info on how he can feel safe and steer it would be fab. Cheers Strawbs

Sal x

Hi Sal,

Winter time (in the UK) is often better for flying as the visibilty is better, providing of course, the weather is good. If it's pouring with rain the flight will probably be postponed, anyway. I have flown in rain (not on lessons, though) and it's not that enjoyable, so you definitely wouldn't want to go up on a trial flight in the rain, and I doubt the instructor would take you up - even if he could. It really depends on the visibilty and wind.

I can't give you any advice on how to steer a plane - you don't actually steer it as such - though you do when you're taxiing, but you do that with your feet. That's not as simple as it sounds, actually - there's a bit of a knack to it - but the instructor will be doing all this, anyway.

There's no tip I can give to make your brother feel safe ; you said he's always wanted to go up so I'd imagine he'd feel too excited to feel scared. Some people can have a last minute attack of nerves and back out at the last minute, but you won't know until he goes there and tries it. Most people love it once they go up - it's only a few who panic and have to come down straight away.

I'm sure your brother will love it. The time goes ever so quickly, so I hope you've booked at least an hour?

Strawbs

Cheers Strawbs you really are a big help I hoe he loves it Im sure he will, btw what dyou mean you steer it with your feet?

Sal x

Hi Sal,

Your brother's instructor will show him what to do.

You steer the plane with the rudders, so when you're on the ground taxiing you use your feet to steer it. You also use the rudders when you're flying, but I really don't think your brother will be doing that on his first lesson.

Let us know how he gets on!

Strawbs

Hey Strawbs, any news on the updates yet? I can help you upload if you require, don't be shy just give me a shout any time!

Richard

I'm sure she's capable of doing it herself!! Bill

Hey Strawbs, looks like I missed you by minutes, just my luck! The offers still there for you, don't forget.

Richard

Admin wrote:Hi Sal,

Your brother's instructor will show him what to do.

You steer the plane with the rudders, so when you're on the ground taxiing you use your feet to steer it. You also use the rudders when you're flying, but I really don't think your brother will be doing that on his first lesson.

Let us know how he gets on!

Strawbs

Hi Strawbs Bruv is having his flying lesson on Sunday! we are so excited for him, he has no idea cant WAIT to se ehis face!!

Wish him luck!
Anymore tips you can give me?
Sal x

Hey Sal....here's wishing your brother luck for his first flight! He's one lucky guy getting a gift like that, let us know how it all goes.

Best wishes

Ricahrd

SozzledSally wrote:

Admin wrote:Hi Sal,

Your brother's instructor will show him what to do.

You steer the plane with the rudders, so when you're on the ground taxiing you use your feet to steer it. You also use the rudders when you're flying, but I really don't think your brother will be doing that on his first lesson.

Let us know how he gets on!

Strawbs

Hi Strawbs Bruv is having his flying lesson on Sunday! we are so excited for him, he has no idea cant WAIT to se ehis face!!

Wish him luck!
Anymore tips you can give me?
Sal x

Hope your brothers flying lesson goes well tomorrow Sal........

Thanks THD We need to phone the flying school later today tho in case its got to be cancelled, weather looks bad fingers crossed it will be okay but if not they said we can use the gift voucher any other time when the weathers better but tomorrow would be the best fingers legs and toes all crossed

Sal x

Did he do it Sal.......

I wanna know how it went as well

Pipxoxo

Hey Sal...here's hoping your brother had a great time on Sunday!! Let us know how he got on, lucky guy!!

Richard

Hi Sal,

Yes! How did your brother get on?!

Strawberry

I forgot about Sals bruvs lesson. how did it go girl?

Maria

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Hey Strawbs, I see you've added some pictures at long last. Well done! They're super.

Richard

Hi Everyone!

As it's the last day of Christmas I thought I'd post up a couple of pictures before I forget!

My camera doesn't do justice to them, unfortunately, but this is my neighbour's house across to me - and their Christmas lights looked a million times prettier than the pictures shows. It looked like a real fairytale house!

So I thought I'd share with you with only one day of Christmas left!

https://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj231/Strawberryx7/

Strawbs