In this episode, Chris and Sienna head out to pound the pattern. Just like an athlete in the gym, getting reps in around the pattern is one of the few ways for student pilots like Sienna to become more comfortable landing and managing the airplane in one of the most critical stages of flight. If you have watched this journey of Siennas for any length of time you will know that everyone starts as a beginner and it just takes concerted focus, time and training to progress.
If you’re currently on your flight journey, this episode should be encouraging.
Right before your eyes, Sienna begins to take hold and develop a muscle for the landings. She’s getting very close to her solo and I know we’re all excited for when that episode (or for her, life event) comes!
How do you think this lesson went?
Chris Palmer has been in aviation training and creating educational content since 2006. As a career CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and Master Aviation Educator* Chris trains dozens of pilots year round at his Alaska-based flight school, Angle of Attack HQ.
He’s one of Youtube’s leading Aviation Training Content Creators with over 120K subscribers. With a focus on developing and sharing new flight training methods, techniques, and tips. Chris founded Angle of Attack to offer a new, fresh and modern spin on aviation training. AOA does this by keeping the building on the wonderful knowledge passed down through the generations, married with new and modern media.
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