Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Navigation Phase
i used to think Navigation was tough. even in Singapore during SYFC.. even though i didnt do any navigation, the reality that i couldn't identify any features in my homeland to pinpoint where i am scares me. When i was studying in Liverpool, my fears got worse as we had substandard teachings and ground theory from a typical flying school that wants to earn as much cash off you as possible while youre there. so yes, i couldnt identify anything during my navigation stages there too.. leading me to have a constant fear of what i am going to do when i hit this phase.
well, CTC did a good job in drilling into us some procedures and checks that made me more confident in flying to even places i haven been before.. prehat, post hat, gross error, cruise check, and also with the way we planned each leg.. i took 3.5hrs doing up everything the first time i did my nav planning.. subsequently the time reduced amd now it only takes 2hrs or lesser..depending on how tough that trip is.. can u imagine the relieve i feel when my old fears turned into confidence that i even travel to places ive never been to on my navigation solos.. nothing happened... just as yet. *fingers crossed*
another 30 more flights before i am done with my NZ phase of training.. something that is bitter and sweet.. im finally heading home! but that means the training on a real aircraft is about to end abruptly and the start of simulators is nearby.. which feels somewhat upsetting to know the next time u get to fly , would be another year.. but at least it will be on an A320.
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