I had two more good lessons this past week. The first was short since I had plans immedately following, and the second went long. We didn't really learn any new techniques, but we did work to hone some of the ones I've been working on. Primarily: slow flight, stalls, landings, and emergency procedures (engine out procedures). I dare say I'm getting better.
One landing I had last night was pretty bad, and I didn't see it coming. What happened was my approach angle looked really good (to me anyway), but I had lost way too much speed. About 10 feet above the runway we stalled. Ed grabbed the controls (I think I added power, but maybe he did) and we recovered without slamming into the deck too hard. Lesson here is to watch that airspeed! Control altitude with power, and speed with pitch.
Also: During downwind at the end of the runway at pattern altitude, plan to lose 200 feet before turning base. I've been forgetting that.
I'm feeling pretty good about my radio calls. Not expert sounding all of the time, but at least I'm getting them made and I'm understanding wierd procedures the tower prescribes. Like last night they had me taxi back onto the runway I'd landed on and taxi to a different taxi-way.
Ed says I'll probably solo in the next few hours. I've got my medical exam scheduled for next week, so at least that will be done!
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