Flying Update - January 2023
It has been a very long time since my last update and this is because I couldn't be bothered to create new posts when it is only me that probably reads this anyway. However, a lot has happened since February 2022 when the last update was written. Following the last update, I continued with my flight training with GS Aviation at Clench Common. My main instructor was Dave Rogerson, not for any other reason than it seemed to fall that way. I was not complaining as I got on well with him. I had reached the number of solo hours I needed and completed all the required training sections of the syllabus and just needed some revision flights prior to my General Skills Test (GST). I did several GST revision sessions with Dave Rogerson and also took advantage of a 'grounded' day to go over the ground oral part of the exam. This is basic stuff such as passenger briefings, general airfield safety and a good general knowledge of the aircraft, especially with regard...