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Yeah, it officially was Moz. However, the owner did take me on an intro flight beforehand.

Thanks guys! Let us know how you go, Win!

After many years, today I finally got to fly with my Dad. He had flown all kinds of GA aircraft in the 60s and 70s, but hadn't flown at all until a few months ago when he was offered access to a friend's Cessna 210. He's now in the process of resurrecting his PPL. I was nervous, because there were many other firsts today also: 1. First flight with my Dad 2. First flight in a J-170 3. First flight from a new airport (i.e. other than YBLT) 4. Dad's first flight in a recreational aircraft 5. First use of a lovely (and expensive) ANR headset. It was an awesome day for flying, and we went all around the Latrobe Valley where I grew up. He and I had a great time, and thankfully it all went well - I didn't scare him from going again! Read the full story here. :thumb_up:

Thanks for sharing, Mal. Keep us updated! :thumb_up:

Thank you Eric and Peter! :thumb_up:

Whoa!

Mmm.... Nice.

Awesome!!!!

Perfect morning for flying! (for once!!!)

Landing Hoodoo... ABOLISHED! Went up with my instructor this morning, carrying an almost full load of fuel and went through several CCTs using a couple of techniques. He also briefed me extensively on the mathematics and the concepts behind everything that is going on during the various phases of landing (taking my understanding to a new level). Result: Much more consistent and controlled touchdowns (not necessarily all greasers, but much more consistent). Now that I've experienced it in a safe and supportive environment, I now know what to expect and what to do. My mind can be five minutes ahead. Thanks everyone for your help and support! P.s. more details, as usual at my blog. If you wanna.

Amazing. So glad he made it to tell the story!

I need to buy some tropical fish!

Great stuff, Mike. Congratulations! :clap2: Keep us up to date with the rest of your training, ok?

Thanks mate! :thumb_up: I look forward to reading about many of your future adventures!

Congratulations D. An excellent outcome!!!

I'm friends with James Morrison on FaceBook, so I decided to ask him. Yep, he's still a member of RAAus, but doesn't get to fly the Drifter as often as he'd like! (Too busy flying his beautiful Cirrus, I guess!)

Thanks all. :thumb_up: I'm going to raise the approach speed a tad and see what happens. I'll also give the ThrottleTweak® method a bit more of a try.

Aaah... See it now. Thanks!

What an interesting design! How does the pilot access the cockpit? I can't quite see a door, nor steps notched in the fuselage...

Yep, well put! :thumb_up:

I. Want. One.

Thanks Frank!

Now with added pics!

Thanks David, that thought was lurking in the back of my mind. I feel much better now! Practice will certainly make it much better. I've already booked a session of dual with my instructor (and a full load of fuel!) to work through the different feel of MTOW operations.

Thanks FT, will try that. Hehe yep G, I wish I could judge that perfectly every time!