SORRY ITS LONG.....

We're waiting with bated breath. Or maybe that was just the sardines I had
for lunch.

Probably the sardines ;-)

Ok, it was absolutely fantastic :-))))))))))) Ok, the story is.....

I just got up this morning, looked out the window and saw clear blue
sky and sunshine. So I thought, rather than going window shopping, I
would ring up one and ask if I could fly today.

Found the airport and my way around inside which was a good start. Then
had to deal with the very bemused looks from the gentlemen at the
flying club/school, obviously I either have two heads, I looked
terrified, or I don't look like the sort of person who turns up for
flying lessons.

Had lunch first with a nice view of the planes, then had a quick lesson
in the office on what the controls do, with dinky little red model
plane :-)

Then out to the plane, lots of checks and untie the plane, I didn't
realise you have to tie your plane up too ;-)

The brain was a little bit frazzled after learning about all the
controls / instruments. But I think I got most of it. Plane was a two
seat Cessna 152, with a very dodgy nickname (don't ask, I didn't name
it)

Got to do some of the taxi-ing, had great fun with the pedal brakes,
then helped with take off, pulled out the throttle ;-), and followed
what he was upto with the controls. So far so good, then he just says
off you go...... :-0

No, not really, well he did say that, but then explained everything,
and showed me how to fly, and it was fab, didn't feel sick or scared or
anything :-) Flew over my house at least twice, but I managed to miss
it, I'm just not used to seeing it from that angle, doh! Good views of
the surrounding areas thou.

Only managed to nearly stall it once, when putting the throttle back in
too far, but all females in charge of a motor engine of any sort should
be allowed one near stall ;-)

So apart from the take off, and when we were banking around in circles
looking for the house, I flew the rest of the time, 40 minutes, but we
over ran a bit too. Then he did the landing.... So safely back on the
ground and big cheesy grin.

In summary, yes I loved it, yes I think its addictive, and I want to do
it again.... but might have to either wait a while, or do it slowly due
to finances :-(

Thanks again to everyone for all your helpful comments.

Happy flying or skiing for those who don't fly...