Today was finally the day, we shifted my lesson a bit earlier in order to absolutely avoid some potential rain in the afternoon

J28 -> Maldon -> Chelmsford -> J28

Leg 1

Heading set. Radio call to Southend Radar, felt like it was going well.
Completely forgot to set Squawk, ATC had to remind me…. Whoops….
At half way mark (hanningfield resevoir), I believed I was about 5deg off track, ETA was good.

Leg 2

I think I should have reviewed Google Earth here, as my halfway mark was surrounded by forests and was harder to confidently identify, not a problem as visibility was good and I could see Chelmsford ahead so no problem.

Leg 3

Again my half way mark Inglestone was not that familiar, but with the major road next to it, it was fine. Otherwise all good!

SkyDemon Review

  • Altitude difference is still quite up and down and not within 100ft
  • Otherwise track heading was good with only the half way heading change as a kink in the line.
  • Outbound circuit a bit wobbly and not staying crosswind, veering left
  • Inbound circuit really good

Other notes

  • Review tech log for any defects
  • Key goes into folder
  • 93 litres is “full”
  • Name, Ex18a, Oil and fuel needs to go in log