No longer in red
As of today I finally finished all requirements. I flew over 0.6h of simulated instrument (small cross country) so now all is in green and I can officially apply for a PPL license.
But first things first. The lesson started with quite nice gusting winds so we went to KCID to practice short and soft field landings and takeoffs. I have to say that gusting crosswind can really spoil your day, but I managed.
After 4 landings we taxied to the tower to practice class C communication procedures. After that we headed south to Washington so I could finish off my simulated instrument time and get some fuel. Surprisingly flying cross country IFR is much easier that VFR having so dense network of VORs. Then it was back to Green Castle (again under the hood) where I could practice gusty wind landings again. I was really surprised what a difference a month makes. It’s been less than a month since we had similar gusting weather here and my landings now and then are like night and day.
After the flight we discussed with Terry what is there to do before I’m ready for checkride. He says I’m ready but I’m still going to use remaining two days to some more practice to feel ready myself.
1.8h/0.6h inst : 6 to/ldg logged
60.5h/3.1h inst : 307 to/ldg total
