Online Talks April – May

March 29, 2020

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On Wednesday 25th April, Damien Molloy kicked off our online talks via Zoom to give a lecture on Principles of Flight. Over the next two months the topics below will be covered by our club’s Instructors. Well worth a listen and a huge thanks to our lecturers and all involved.

How the magic happens (principles of flight)

Radio procedure, including the English language proficiency test

Flying in Kerry

Ridge and wave soaring

All you ever wanted to know about sideslipping

Airmanship

Safety seminar (repeat) Part 1

Instruments and how they work

Safety seminar (repeat) Part 2

Practical navigation

All you ever wanted to know about turns and steep turns

How to fly the perfect circuit

Getting ready to fly

Perfect landings and how to do them (even in cross-winds)

Thermal soaring

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