Student/Pilot Exercise

[asra]

Prior to going solo this it's good to complete this simple exerciseDraw yourself a sketch map you training airstrip and surrounding area.Covering a approx 1 mile radius. Include roads, fences, power lines, dams , rivers, approx contours, large hills, suitable outlanding locations, houses etc...Include the circuit directions.Next, now consider what will happen to the ground wind conditions when you experience strong winds. Does any particular wind direction present any specific danger. Have Fun[]Ross B

[Mark Horan]

The wind that gave me the most concern on my first solo was that which came from my freckle with my main fear being that the brown plug was to follow immediatley!Mark.

[asra]

quote:Originally posted by Mark HoranThe wind that gave me the most concern on my first solo was that which came from my freckle with my main fear being that the brown plug was to follow immediatley!Mark.Mark,That was waaay more than I needed to know!