Wednesday Nights is the regular go-to nights when we get out to the field as a club. This Wednesday was just awesome. Yes, I said awesome. No wind to speak of, cool and the guys that showed up got to grab the handle and lines several times.
Bob, John, Keith and myself were the lucky ones there. Thanks again for mowing Bob!
Stunt practice, racing laps and John flew Keith's Hotshot and Keith flew my Bi-Slob.
Whoooooo Buddy. This has been such a fun flying summer and I am starting to feel that I am improving a bit.
Carry forth.
Shug
More stunt practice with the Chipmunk. I bought this plane from Bob and it was set up to be very responsive so I added nose weight.
Went for several patterns and engine runs.
Started going for a few maneuvers I had never done. Mainly the outside square loop. Well I got a few but kept going for it. I paid the price for my unbridled enthusiasm.
Already under repair.
Hey....you have to crash to get better. Or so I have been told. Just part of it.
Got the Prowler fixed up after the crash and still working on these Stunt Patterns.
Learning to fly these stunts correctly is WAY MORE difficult than one could imagine watching someone do this. Between having the guts to go for it, getting the shapes and intersections right, getting the airplane trimmed out, the engine running just right, the physical action of the body, the hand and arm movements on the handle, the mental focus, the inner dialogue whilst flying and the good landing.
It is much like juggling and is actually helping me improve in that area too. Practice is Essential.
Well.......and....it is just plain fun too. Pun intended!
Also a chance to be outdoors and not wasting life in a chair.