Getting to know you

This week we made several local flights to learn more about the plane. I flew with Tati and Gerardo showing them the nuances of "glider mode" landing. It takes a bit for a power pilot to understand the final phase of landing a glider. 

Tati having flown gliders before felt right at home, Gerardo who normally flies an Airbus took a bit more time to get it ;) 

I guess the natural instinct of a power pilot is to go for the throttle instead of using the spoilers to manage the energy of the aircraft. 

As for me, I found a bit weird the position of the spoilers and the operation of the flaps. Nothing terrible.. just awkward.

Also, we tried to get a nice air to air video of the plane in flight.. but even full flaps and slowing down to 50kts, none of the other ultralights could keep up with us!!  ;)

So far, total time in type :  8 hours and counting

Stay Tuned!