Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:37 pm
#1852192
A small tip for when the instructor springs a "You know where x is? " trick.
The temptation is to scan the ground underneath and for a few miles either side. It's what I used to do when Capt Ions said "Just take us back to the field"
Then someone pointed out that where we trained the Malvern Hills were nearly always in sight. Spot them, mentally work out your position relative to them, then work out the approx heading to the airfield. Once headed that way it all becomes familiar as you are orientated.
OK, you may not have The Malverns, but start by lifting your eyes to the horizon and spotting a big town or a lake or whatever.
Rob P
The temptation is to scan the ground underneath and for a few miles either side. It's what I used to do when Capt Ions said "Just take us back to the field"
Then someone pointed out that where we trained the Malvern Hills were nearly always in sight. Spot them, mentally work out your position relative to them, then work out the approx heading to the airfield. Once headed that way it all becomes familiar as you are orientated.
OK, you may not have The Malverns, but start by lifting your eyes to the horizon and spotting a big town or a lake or whatever.
Rob P
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