Flight lesson # 15 sh

I had a flight today. It was the best part of the day. (Running after the flight was very good too!!)

We did short field take off. Two notches of flaps, brakes, full throttle, release the brakes. Lift off after 47 Knots. Aileron into the wind, little bit reverse rudder for wind correction.Climb over the obstacle. After obstacle is cleared accelerate to 79 Knots. Retract flaps gradually.

We worked on turn around a point, s-turns, using VOR, GPS. It has been some time since we worked them and it was a little confusing to do them regarding the wind. We did emergency procedures too. I know it is very important. But I find it hard to do that. Tried the short field landing. Remain 60 Knots of speed for final. (I did not do any trim.)I was a little high so did forward slip. Then reduced the throttle but could not manage to keep the nose down, and pulled it up.

I was under the hood for a while too. There was a bit cross wind.  On Friday I plan fly to the training area and find my way back home.

After taking off I will turn left to the training area, fly with a heading 180. I will do stalls, slow flight and come back. I hope there won't be any other students flying out there!!

There is no problem in going away, the hard part is coming back. I am looking at the map now. After doing manuevers over Caeser Creek Lake, will turn back home up North. I have to see Point Alpha. How do I know that I am going towards to the Plant?

On my way to Point Alpha I should see Xenia on my right and Greene Airport on my left. It also depends on where i returned and the wind too.While coming back closer to the Plant should listen to the ATIS, then make the radio call to the tower and request option.

I have the GPS on the aircraft but not really sure how to use it. I can go to the club tomorrow at noon time and work on the GPS a bit to be comfortable using it..

But this a wonderful hobby.. My dream for many years.. I am glad that I am learning how to fly.