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I had previously taken a introductory lesson but today was my very first flight lesson.  Wow… I think I’m already an addict.  I’m giddy; I can’t stop smiling.

 So, I’m learning in a C-172, flying out of ORK. Today we, of course, spent quite a bit of time going over preflight proceedures. I actually remembered quite a bit of that from the intro lesson. So then we decided to go up and she let me take off and fly around for a bit to get the feel of the plane and then we worked on 30 degree turns, and constant rate climbs and descents, as well as airport familiarization. The 30 degree turns were a little scary for me at first, but after about 3 or 4 180degree turns in each direction I was feeling pretty confident about them.  The flaps stopped working as we were coming in for a landing though so I didn’t get to help much at all with that.  Next time, I’m sure.

 Although I’m not scared of heights, it’s hard to get used to that feel of “there’s not below me!”  It’s such a thrill.

So, my next lesson is Tuesday and I’m ecstatic.  I absolutely cannot wait.  I’m supposed to study preflight proceedures so that before our next flight I can lead her through preflight.  Wow, there was so much information to take in today.  I hope that I’ll retain it and only build more knowledge during my next lesson!