Discovery flight
01-07-2022, 04:55 PM
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Discovery flight
Had my fist time logged today with a discovery flight that lasted 1.1 hrs. I will admit I puckered up a little as we hit some spots of turbulence. All in all, not a bad experience in the 152 and I can’t wait to get back in it. My weakness I can tell is using the pedals and I had lots of trouble staying on centerline trying to taxi us in. Hopefully, I can eventually get it figured out, but not a bad first day in my opinion. Also, I need to get a logbook as the FBO was out of them. Would you guys recommend going digital this early on with foreflight or buy an ASA one from Amazon.
01-08-2022, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by tsimmns927
Had my fist time logged today with a discovery flight that lasted 1.1 hrs. I will admit I puckered up a little as we hit some spots of turbulence. All in all, not a bad experience in the 152 and I can’t wait to get back in it. My weakness I can tell is using the pedals and I had lots of trouble staying on centerline trying to taxi us in. Hopefully, I can eventually get it figured out, but not a bad first day in my opinion. .
01-08-2022, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
You'll be just fine. As long as you didn't barf your guts out, and most people get over even that.
01-08-2022, 08:43 AM
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Taxiing takes a bit of time to get the hang of so don’t let that issue consume your thoughts for your first flight. Did you have fun and enjoy it? That’s what matters.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
01-08-2022, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
Taxiing takes a bit of time to get the hang of so don’t let that issue consume your thoughts for your first flight. Did you have fun and enjoy it? That’s what matters.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
01-08-2022, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
Taxiing takes a bit of time to get the hang of so don’t let that issue consume your thoughts for your first flight. Did you have fun and enjoy it? That’s what matters.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
Gleim’s logbook is great for getting started as it has a separate box for Cross Country and Cross Country +50nm. Helps to keep it sorted out thru your initial ratings where that matters.
Now, I use Sporty’s Professional Log Book, similar to Jeppesen but suits my needs better. I also use LogTen for my electronic book. I keep both updated but hard signatures, if needed, go in the paper book.
Also, what would be the point of having a block for a cross country that isn’t technically a cross country if not over 50nm?
01-09-2022, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tsimmns927
Also, what would be the point of having a block for a cross country that isn’t technically a cross country if not over 50nm?
Your definition of cross country time will vary throughout your career. If you end up flying charter you will need 500 hours of cross country time, defined as any flight to another airport (even if it is less than 50 miles).
For certification, you’ll need to fly over 50 miles and land at another airport for it to count as cross country.
01-09-2022, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tsimmns927
Also, what would be the point of having a block for a cross country that isn’t technically a cross country if not over 50nm?
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