Pilot Life: Another Practice Flight Solo

It was another great day to get some flying in and I figured I might as well since I'm interested in staying sharp with the skills I've worked to get back. I am in the process of getting ready for the end-of-course stage check (a checkride before THE checkride, you might say!), which I will be doing with a senior flight instructor soon, hence the need to stay sharp. As always, I got through pre-flight of the airplane following my arrival at the airport.

I haven't flown in N992CT in a while... To the keen observer, yes the flaps are extended all the way; I snapped this photo right after I completed the pre-flight inspection. I was taught to pre-flight the Katana with the flaps extended because it makes it easier to inspect the linkage and hinges that attach the flaps to the wings.

After completing the pre-flight inspection, I hopped in the plane, I got the engine started up, taxied a short ways, did run-ups, taxied some more, lined up on the runway and I got airborne. I turned to the south and practiced all the maneuvers I've been taught, as I know that I can be asked to perform any number of them during the stage check and checkride.

After spending some time doing all the maneuvers required for a private pilots license, I headed back to the airport and practiced all my landing techniques. I logged four total landings on today's flight before I called it quits and taxied back to the ramp to shut the engine down.

Slowly but surely, I'll get it done...