Tincan-Flyer

In this video, we practice a planned “go-around” procedure, which my instructor explains at the start. As we turn to final approach for runway 28 at Millville Airport, an unexpected encounter with a large bird crossing our flight path prompts my instructor to take quick evasive action to avoid a collision.

After that brief moment of excitement, we smoothly resume and complete the go-around procedure as planned.

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https://youtu.be/oaAPxftOGKs

In this landing, we do a wheel landing at Millville Airport on runway 32. As I turn to “final”, you’ll get a nice view of Millville Speedway!

Landing on pavement is traditionally seen as more challenging than grass, as pavement is less forgiving—any lateral motion during touchdown can lead to a swerve and potentially trigger a ground loop. However, the wide, open runways at Millville give me peace of mind and make landing here much easier than at smaller grass strips. It’s the perfect spot for me to build my confidence!

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https://youtu.be/_NiuWRZhxYQ

In this landing, we approached runway 36 at Bucks Airport, NJ (00N) in my Cessna 140, navigating over the wires that make this airport particularly unique. These telephone wires, positioned near one end of the runway, create an obstacle that requires careful attention. After clearing the wires, my instructor had me push the nose down into a dive and then add a touch of power as we leveled off. There’s a road between the wires and the runway, and I couldn’t help but imagine the added excitement if an 18-wheeler happened to be passing by at that moment! It was a memorable experience that really emphasized precision and timing in the landing process. Bucks Airport is a wonderful grass strip with cheap fuel!

You can watch this video on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/PAOfECoJCTY

In this video, I’m starting to get some consistency with my tailwheel landings in my Cessna 140, as noted by the exclamation from my instructor at the end of the video!

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https://youtu.be/42t01o7f55I

In this video, I tackled landings on a day with variable and gusty winds. The real challenge wasn’t the wind speed but its unpredictability, which kept me on my toes, especially in the lightweight C140. It was a fantastic learning experience and a chance to sharpen my skills.

You’ll see two consecutive landings, complete with helpful tips from my instructor.

You can watch this video on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/brL2MNwAXbc