First Flight

Common mistakes to avoid on your introductory flight or first lesson:

-Not showing up because of weather. I call all students well ahead of time if the weather will prohibit us from an enjoyable flight.

-Not eating because you are worried about motion sickness. Nervousness and an empty stomach will amplify motion sickness. If you do feel sick on your flight, let me know immediately.  There are tips that I can give to help resolve the uneasy situation.

-Having a death grip on the controls. The aircraft is very responsive and only takes light inputs to fly.

-Looking at the instruments to much. It takes hours of practice to fly the aircraft by looking at the instruments. Look outside and flying will be much easier.

-Not letting me know your concerns. I understand that the first flight is exciting.  However, it is a totally new situation to most people and can be a little scary or intimidating. Let me know if anything is bothering you.

-Worrying that you will maneuver the aircraft incorrectly and cause an accident. I will not let the aircraft get into a dangerous situation. I have a full set of flight controls and can take over before an issue becomes dangerous to us.

Most people are surprised by how easy it is to fly a small aircraft. On your first lesson you will be taxing, taking off, and flying the entire time. The only skill you might not attempt on the first lesson is landing the aircraft. I assume that each new student knows nothing about aviation, so don’t feel like you should have a rich knowledge base before signing up for your introductory flight or first lesson. On your first flight, your only responsibility is to have fun. Avoiding some of these common errors will make your experience that much better.