My lesson today was another VFR multi-engine flight, although this time instead of general handling it was to practice some circuits, both normal and flapless (and a go around for good measure!). It is great to help you get to grips with the aircraft a bit better, and also grasp the take off and landing techniques of the aircraft. As well as this though, circuits are part of the CPL flight skills test, so it is great to get as many of them in my training as possible. The weather wasn't great; there were showers and a strong crosswind (very bumpy), so I was able to practice crosswind technique. The aircraft lands quite differently to the Cessna, although I managed to pick up the technique after a few attempts! The Twinstar seems to handle turbulence a lot better than the Cessna, although I guess that is unsurprising when you consider how much heavier the Diamond is. Next few lessons are asymmetric handling which is going to be good fun!
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