Monthly Archives: May 2007
A step closer to first solo flight
Tuesday I wrote the Technical and Operational Procedures test for our school. Today I found out that I passed it! Had to pass this test to fly solo. My first solo flight will therefore be – if weather permits – … Continue reading
Ljungbyhed’s Aeronautical Society Annual Member Gathering 2007
Ljungbyhed’s Aeronautical Society (sv: Ljungbyheds Aeronautiska Sällskap) had their annual gathering for their members yesterday. You can bet that we went down to have a look yesterday, especially since they’re housed only a couple of hundreds meters from our dorm … Continue reading
Passed all eight (8!) PPL tests!
Wow! I passed all eight (yes, 8!) PPL tests today which means that I took a giant leap towards my first pilot license today (a private pilot license that is). I am extremly happy that I passed as the tests … Continue reading
School PPL tests are out of the way…
Yepp, yepp… Passed all eight (8!) PPL tests yesterday (Thursday) – such a relief! Next week we have the same tests – more or less – but for the Swedish Civil Aviation Authority. If that goes well then it’s “only” … Continue reading
Week 17 – 4th week of flying (14.0 hours)
Friday’s TGLs (touch-and-go landings) went pretty ok. The downwards spiral didn’t continue at least. After a couple of landings I definitely had the hang of the the approach (speed and aim-point). But, why is the flare out so tricky. I … Continue reading