Today's the third day of flying. I performed my first landing. It's really exciting and amazing. My instructor, Dave said it's a good landing which made me feel confident and happy.
The life in NZ is quite enjoying. I love the green enviroment there.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Second Flying Day
Second Day of Flying
The second day of flying consists of medium turns, climbing / descending, climbing / descending turns and, if time allows, a demonstration on stalling and wingdrop stalling. Each participants have flown 1.6 - 2.2 hrs today to familiarize with the above manoeuvers.
Instructors would perform a briefing to participants before flying on each day, and a debriefing after each air exercise. By doing so, participants' learning progress is tracked and reviewed, and could accelerate their learning in handling skills.
Flying Details
Airfield - Rangiora Airfield, west of Rangiora, 25 mins drive from hostel
Aircraft - ZK-EYD, EYE, EYF, EYJ (4)
Instructors - Dave, Ben, Richard, Mitchell (4)
Training apart from Flying
The Operation Kingbird is more than a mere flying training as it incorporates the element of group life also. Participants are required to handle needs of the group by themselves, such as purchasing, cooking, cleaning, and cash management.
The second day of flying consists of medium turns, climbing / descending, climbing / descending turns and, if time allows, a demonstration on stalling and wingdrop stalling. Each participants have flown 1.6 - 2.2 hrs today to familiarize with the above manoeuvers.
Instructors would perform a briefing to participants before flying on each day, and a debriefing after each air exercise. By doing so, participants' learning progress is tracked and reviewed, and could accelerate their learning in handling skills.
 |
| A very rough drawing to visualize the skills needed during flight. |
Airfield - Rangiora Airfield, west of Rangiora, 25 mins drive from hostel
Aircraft - ZK-EYD, EYE, EYF, EYJ (4)
Instructors - Dave, Ben, Richard, Mitchell (4)
Training apart from Flying
The Operation Kingbird is more than a mere flying training as it incorporates the element of group life also. Participants are required to handle needs of the group by themselves, such as purchasing, cooking, cleaning, and cash management.
 |
| Karen (left) and Yoyo helping the dinner. |
 |
| Gilbert is preparing dinner for the entire group. |
Friday, February 11, 2011
Find us on facebook
Due to technical issue, currently it needs large effort to upload photos. As it would be easier for us to upload them to facebook, you are welcome to our facebook group at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_192654790751419
[You may need to log in first.]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_192654790751419
[You may need to log in first.]
Work for dream
First flying lesson has been done, flying with Richard, 21 year old instructor. Just 1 year old difference, he's already got an instrument rating, what about me? Gotta work even harder for the dream! Can't wait for tomorrow's flight!
Fly high everyone!
Fly high everyone!
First Day of Flying
All of our participants have been briefed and started their first flight today. They are operating from Rangiora airfield, flying northward to a town called Amberley for air exercises including straight & level flight, a bit medium turn and general aircraft handling.
As this is the first flying day, workload is kept to a low level. All had one session of flight ranging from 0.7 to 1.0 hours and were extensively de-breifed by their instructors. The de-briefing would hopefully assist them to refine their flying skills.
The flight training will be continued tomorrow and the participants will do more turnings.
Steven
As this is the first flying day, workload is kept to a low level. All had one session of flight ranging from 0.7 to 1.0 hours and were extensively de-breifed by their instructors. The de-briefing would hopefully assist them to refine their flying skills.
 |
| Training schedule from 12 Feb onwards. (The drawing is not part of the schedule.) |
The flight training will be continued tomorrow and the participants will do more turnings.
Steven
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Safe Arrival at NZ
All Kingbirders and escort officers have safely arrived Christchurch, New Zealand and are working hard to prepare our first dinner at NZ. Let us give you a detailed update shortly.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Rangiora
Brief yourself as you may take off from Rangiora, about 40 mins drive from Christchurch downtown. You should be able to find the airfield details at AIP NZ.
This is a piece of good news actually! Rangiora (NZRT) is included in FSX. Just remember to adapt to the airfield - NZRT is 180 = 200 ft AMSL. So, start turning crosswind at 700 ft, circuit height is 1200 ft. Other stuffs are almost the same. Will brief you more at next session.
In case you don't know the airfield, it is shown in the below map.
This is a piece of good news actually! Rangiora (NZRT) is included in FSX. Just remember to adapt to the airfield - NZRT is 180 = 200 ft AMSL. So, start turning crosswind at 700 ft, circuit height is 1200 ft. Other stuffs are almost the same. Will brief you more at next session.
In case you don't know the airfield, it is shown in the below map.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)