Author Archives: Alex

Another grey morning, another Saturday, another flying lesson. Having passed my Air Law exam, I’m now beginning to revise for the Meteorology exam. By doing so, I’m starting to get the hang of interpreting the weather conditions. Today’s assessment: flying unlikely … Continue reading →

I pulled into my usual parking space in the car park opposite the aero club and wandered in with a McDonald’s breakfast in hand for my girlfriend, instructor, and I. The weather was terrible, with low cloud hanging over the … Continue reading →

I arrived at the flying club early (as usual) and was greeted with an air of uncertainty regarding whether the weather would permit flying today. None of the aircraft were out on the apron yet, and the sky was grey … Continue reading →

I had initially planned to do my air law exam yesterday, however, I didn’t have the time to get it in before my double lesson, and after the lessons I was absolutely exhausted from flying in a busy circuit. I woke … Continue reading →

As soon as I stepped foot inside the flying club, I noticed that it was busy. Really busy! By my reckoning, the weather this Saturday was the best we’ve seen in the south west for over two months, and it … Continue reading →

I’ve had just over ten hours of instructed flight so far, and for each of those hours spent in the sky, I estimate I’ve spent nearly four times that revising. Written examinations may not be as glamorous or as exciting as actually … Continue reading →

I wasn’t able to log as many hours as I would’ve liked in December thanks to poor-weather conditions (plenty of snow) and, of course, Christmas. This weekend seemed to take forever to come around, and when it finally did, I … Continue reading →

During my training I’ve collected various items that’ve found themselves a permanent home in my humble flight bag. I’ve decided to give a brief overview of what I’m currently carrying at this stage in my training. After about my fifth flying lesson … Continue reading →

Another Saturday of circuit flying, however, today I’d be flying my favourite aircraft: Romeo Oscar. There’s something really special about this aircraft that makes it such a pleasure to fly. The last time I flew it, I was at 5,000ft … Continue reading →

Today was my second lesson flying the circuit and conditions were quite different to my first induction to circuit flying. The wind today was blowing much stronger than it had been previously, and the sky was a pale grey colour … Continue reading →