Yep, finally got there.
Winds were light and variable today and after doing some circuits my instructor told me to do one circuit around the field and land.
Easier said than done, because without the instructor in it, the machine weighs quite a bit less, making it more sensitive and changing it's center of gravity.
So after a smooth power (collective) application, I got it light on the skids, but things didn't feel right, so I lowered the collective again. After repositioning my stick (cyclic) to accommodate for the weight that was gone on the left side (stick slightly left and a bit more forward input too), I hovered for a number of seconds, called the tower requesting takeoff clearance and off I went.
After completing the circuit and the descent I came in for a smooth landing and set the helicopter down safely. This all sounds pretty straightforward and in a way it is, but the feeling to be able to control the machine yourself and doing it for the first time is something beyond words. It's a unique feeling and needless to say I am ecstatic !
This truly made my day (and many many more to come, for sure).
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3 comments:
Allriiiiight!!!! Proficiat hé maat!!
Ik geloof graag dat dat 'beyond words' aanvoelt. Finally doin' what you came to do in the beautiful land of Canadadada. Ik ben echt blij voor je, nu is de grote stap gezet hé!
You're an inspiration.
Vele kussen en nen dikke proficiat van Sandra ook hé.
Hey David
Congratulations man. I really think you should get a job in Canada for a while , then show them all here you really are a natural AND a go getter.
REALLY SUPERB. Mam and dad are and can be extremely proud of you
Hey man,
Echt zalig!!! Het gaat daar precies echt vlotjes. Onze natural ;)zalig om zo doorheen uw blog te volgen hoe uw ervaringen steeds intenser worden. Enjoy!!! Laat eens weten tot wanneer ge daar echt zit, ben stage aan het regelen over de grote plas :)
Nog veel succes!!!
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