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Has anyone found out why it turned back?

Just landed

The wind now at 6:40pm is still 8/11kts, but is straight down the strip. Would have been ok, but it only just dropped 1/2hr ago from 11/16kts, and there is a never enough time to be ready, especially when sunset is at 6:42pm. So time is too short. We really have to pick hit and miss weather, due to coastal seabreeze etc.

Looking to the end of the runway hasn't been easy... While I perfect my landing technique we fly in the mornings due to low wind and turbulence, not long after sunrise. A big problem with this: The runway is east/west 11/29. The sun rises at about 110 degrees The prevailing wind is SE. Afternoons are very unsettled, gusty and turbulent. So we have to land looking into the low level rising sun. Not very easy to see the runway, let alone the end of it. We are going to make a visit to Maryborough where the winds are kinder and there are two runways. This will be so i can sort out my landings for solo. Then I should be ready to progress further. That's the theory, otherwise there will be slow progress or we will be waiting until March for settled weather.

You'll be able to listen to us all in stereo hifi :-)

This is a Christmas thread - griping would make you a grinch

This is more of a note for myself - but PLEASE chime in if you have words of encouragement and wisdom. Today I left the field deflated and frustrated. I didn't solo. The weather was just right - but I wasn't. Now don't get me wrong - even though a lot of the disappointment was that I didn't solo, it wasn't all of it. I know and understand that I am not fully ready to solo. There is still a chance I could screw up a landing - so why is that? It is good practice to always use power off approach and landing to be practiced in the event of the real thing. This is how we do all my landings. I have only once or twice been shown powered approach and landing. My Problem is Consistency... I feel like I have been around the circuit a majillion times, and the problem that remains is my round-out and hold-off. During my first landings - seeing the runway rushing up made me round-out too soon - didn't want to hit the deck of course. Now, I am rounding out consistently at the right height, but sometimes a little too fast. The result is sitting too high for hold-off. Then unless I bring the nose down, the hold-off slows us down causing a waffly, slower than desirable arrival - which could end badly in a low height stall if there is a gust or wind shadow. This is the problem. I have been taught to use my datum line - that's ok. And the runway perspective - that's where I am iffy. The real problem I have is correctly judging my height - I need to hold-off at 6 inches but this frequently alludes me. So can someone please tell me if there is a secret to this? What and how do I use for a reference for height and timing? I haven't been able to learn why I can't do this consistently from my instructor - so maybe someone here might have an insight into the way my brain works?

Ohhhh the price of owning property...

The neighbours wives either side of me mow their lawns. I mow ours - what gives? I must have something wrong?

Couldn't help You must have been a bad boy last year...

Hey you guys, I didn't ask what your girl friends got:crazy:

Looking for more votes please. We would like to know what the aviation community feels about visiting here. Thanks.

Christmas and boxing were beautiful flying days. But i was away. The plan was to fly my solo today. And now there is long awaited rain which finished a short time ago (only 9mm) and the wind is 6kts ssw on runway 11/29. Doesn't mean i didn't have to get up at the usual 430am to find out and be disappointed. Talk about needing patience! Maybe tomorrow.

We'll be seeing some videos soon then hey

Wow, shirts look awesome. And great to have an a/c accessory too, who wouldn't :-). A gift from Italy! Mark - thought I should add - good excuse for a shameless plug

Yeah, i want to curl up like a python and sleep it all off. I hope my aircraft will still be able to get airborne...

Tomorrow I hope to get my solo.... a slightly belated Christmas present.

Yeah.. chilli bin and jandals!

DeskPilot, Thanks, yes i'll have a word. I know i am responsible, and as yet do not have a passenger endorsement, so it shouldn't be my problem, but it is my life and machine so i will have to mention it. Cheers.

Yes. Proud to own her too. I met steve and family in september.

So far i have got these today.... A keyring weather and clock gadget, a clock for the trike, and a sign which I am sure you'll understand...

Phil, The mast is the tube from the base up to where the wing attaches, below the wing. I have my gopro mounted on it under the wing. My wing isnt a strutless so i do have a kingpost above the wing. Errr, nice day for a solo.... But i am 300kms away and it is afterall Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas to all my new 2012 friends. Now go to my new thread and tell us what you got!

The day has arrived and presents have been delivered and opened. (thanks Santa). I got a new airborne arrow wing... Then I woke up. But really, i won't be getting much for the next 20years after buying my trike a few months back - apparently! We'll be opening our gifts later. So what did you get...? Maybe post a photo so we can see. Title fixed - Mod