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Old July 17th 13, 07:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jonathon May[_2_]
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Default First lesson - Tips?

At 17:36 17 July 2013, Soartech wrote:
Tips: You will find that aerotowing is easier than it is in Condor. US

tow
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ropes are longer and the rudder is very effective in towing turns.
Also, get in the habit of looking to the direction you are going to

turn
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BEFORE you turn to be sure the area is clear. In Condor, the (imaginary)
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ck seat instructor does not whack you on the head. In real life, he

might!
As someone said, take charge of your instruction. Keep a log of your
trai=
ning and skills. Share this with your instructor before each days flying
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you spend your (costly) training time to best advantage. Take a look at
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veral training syllabuses available on the web. Pick one you like and try
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o get your instructor(s) to follow it (unless they have one). Many do

not.


All good advice ,but remember you are supposed to enjoy it ,learning can be

a lot of fun if you relax and remember its not a job and if you take longer

than you thought no one is going to fire you.
I am a Brit so not sure how much it will cost but you can progress at the
rate
you can afford or take it in .Some times a break between flights of a week
or
so helps ,it's a muscle memory thing,kids are quick but can't always learn
the
decision making, older people know just what to do but can't coordinate it
all
Just enjoy it that's why your there.