May 12th, 2023 Senior Project

 Today was a busy day, much like the last three. I began the day by going over some aerodynamics and radio call practice at home, and following this, headed to the airport to begin the day of flying. With my instructor, we began by conducting the same tests on the airplane as we have the three days prior to today, which all turned out fine. After this, we taxied down to the runway and took off. Today, my takeoff was far smoother than yesterday, which set a good precedent for the rest of the flight. During the flight, we practiced turns at a 45 degree bank, turning around a point in the ground, and we worked on the pattern and descent for a proper landing sequence. Everything is beginning to feel much smoother while I am in the air, which I believe is a good sign going forward. Following the session today, my instructor gave me a few sheets to study upon returning home, which occupied some of my afternoon.


Total airport/flight time today: 2 1/2 hours (went a little long)

Total study time: 3 1/2 hours

Total = 6 hours

Total project hours = 21 hours

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