[samsee23]

Hi All,

I had the opportunity to takeoff for the first time as I continue my training towards my PPL.

It is such an amazing experience. You can see it here :

I did drift off the centre line though. I think I was concentrating on the dials to make sure everything was what it should be. I'll know for next time

What was your first time like?

[Sandman]

It's a great feeling when you can take off yourself and have full control. There will be many more to come during your PPL so don't worry if starting out they're less than perfect as they will get better with practice.

Sander

[Miscellaneous]

It's a great feeling when you can take off yourself...

I'll take your word for it.

All I can remember is the all comnsuimg thought of; 'I'm going to have to land it".

[samsee23]

I'm determined for the next one to be better

I've not tried a landing yet.... i think its best that the instructor doesn't tell me i will be doing it and just starts talking me through it. If he does tell me i will be having one of those "oh Carp i have to land this " moments lol

[Rob P]

... i will be having one of those "oh Carp i have to land this " moments

I have one of those.

Every flight

Rob P

[Sandman]

My first landings (on the same day)weren't that bad but that was because the instructor was still handling a lot for me so I could just focus on getting the plane on the runway.
Three months later (and a lot of canceled lessons due to weather) I started with circuits and it was Carp. A bit overwhelmed by all the steps in such a short time; setting up for landing, radio calls, maintain correct height, setting up for touch and go.
Circuits the week thereafter where already a bit better although I still managed to botch a few landings and struggle to do the whole pre landing setup correct, in time and whilst maintaining the correct altitude.
But it gets a bit better every time I do it and I still manage to have fun even though I make mistakes.

My target this week is to achieve at least one full circuit where I feel that I am in proper control with a correct take-off / landing (setup) and touch and go.

[karlbown]

Wait till you’re taking off in a tailwheel aircraft. Such a great feeling!

[Sandman]

My target this week is to achieve at least one full circuit where I feel that I am in proper control with a correct take-off / landing (setup) and touch and go.

Had another go at circuits this week and I managed to do 2 decent circuits where I felt a lot more in control instead of behind the airplane. It's getting better.

[samsee23]

Awesome.

Keep up the practice and I’m sure you will get the hang of it.