Top tip that might save your life one day... if you’ve got something wrong with the aircraft like that warning light and you make it back to land as you did, stop and check out the problem while you’re safe, rather than going around!
Congrats! Isn't that a great feeling? I spent much of my solo-time in-pattern, learning how to land that plane smoothly, esp. in crosswinds...and that warning light/buzzer does grab your attention (see comment below); first thing I did was check oil pressure/temp (normal), then EGT, CHT...engine RPM seemed a bit low to me on climb-out, but was told this was normal, as that particular prop was pitched for climb, whereas the other CT the school had was pitched for cruise. As stated below, I continued in-pattern, monitoring things closely (and watching for traffic--busier airport than where you are, it looks like), then calling, on final, "precautionary full-stop landing; engine indication". Same issue as your plane; momentary low fuel pressure at T/O power setting. And that electronic voice--useful, but occasionally, w/ the PCAS system, I'd hear "TRAFFIC...not available"??? or it'd pick up a semi on the freeway below.
I had that same warning in a CTLS.The flying club replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator , then all was well.The airport mechanic told me even if you lose the fuel pump the fuel tanks will still gravity feed fuel to the engine,you just wont have full power.
It was exciting to watch you solo for the first time. I haven't gotten the chance yet(there is no longer a LSA within 100 miles of me...makes instruction a bit difficult). I had 6,5 hours in and my CFII said I was ready to solo, but winter came, and the plane went bye bye) I found it interesting you had two more flap settings and you only used 15 degrees for landing. Is that normal for the plane, or did your instructor tell you that way? I flew a Cessna Skycatcher and I used all three settings. No worries about winter where you live!
Top tip that might save your life one day... if you’ve got something wrong with the aircraft like that warning light and you make it back to land as you did, stop and check out the problem while you’re safe, rather than going around!
I flew that exact plane.. from that exact airport.. with that exact... CFI.... hmmmm
I was waiting for 'pull up damn it' 😂
Счастливый человек! Супер!
congrats!!🎉🎉🎉
beautiful plane...had the pleasure of learning in it when it was in Florida
Congrats bud!
Dope vid man
Congrats! Isn't that a great feeling? I spent much of my solo-time in-pattern, learning how to land that plane smoothly, esp. in crosswinds...and that warning light/buzzer does grab your attention (see comment below); first thing I did was check oil pressure/temp (normal), then EGT, CHT...engine RPM seemed a bit low to me on climb-out, but was told this was normal, as that particular prop was pitched for climb, whereas the other CT the school had was pitched for cruise. As stated below, I continued in-pattern, monitoring things closely (and watching for traffic--busier airport than where you are, it looks like), then calling, on final, "precautionary full-stop landing; engine indication". Same issue as your plane; momentary low fuel pressure at T/O power setting. And that electronic voice--useful, but occasionally, w/ the PCAS system, I'd hear "TRAFFIC...not available"??? or it'd pick up a semi on the freeway below.
congratulations cpt.
I had that same warning in a CTLS.The flying club replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator , then all was well.The airport mechanic told me even if you lose the fuel pump the fuel tanks will still gravity feed fuel to the engine,you just wont have full power.
I'm suffering right now. I got signed off to solo but can't do it because the planes down for engine repair. It's been over 2 months.
恭喜
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It was exciting to watch you solo for the first time. I haven't gotten the chance yet(there is no longer a LSA within 100 miles of me...makes instruction a bit difficult). I had 6,5 hours in and my CFII said I was ready to solo, but winter came, and the plane went bye bye) I found it interesting you had two more flap settings and you only used 15 degrees for landing. Is that normal for the plane, or did your instructor tell you that way? I flew a Cessna Skycatcher and I used all three settings. No worries about winter where you live!
I can’t believe you went around with fuel or oil warning!
were you nervous? I'm kind of scared to solo haha
Terrain avoidance might save your life some day. If you get in the habit of blowing it off now, you'll pay later.