Last Navigation Flight in the Diamond DA 40

November 25th,

                       23 days ago, I flew my first navigation solo . And today finally, it's my final navigation solo flight in a Diamond DA 40 (the aircraft i'm flying). Many of you might say ''so what, it's just a plane..'' or '' what's the difference?The next plane is still gonna fly right??'' .. Well, just imagine that chemistry you had with your first love, and suddenly something/someone have him/her taken away from you from whatever circumstances. Then you'll know how it feels... Yeah that's right, I was in love with my aircraft. :) The first aircraft any pilot flew their first solo in will definitely have a special place in their hearts. I've been through a lot of lessons with this aircraft and I sure look forward to fly the next aircraft I'm assigned to fly, The Piper Warrior. So yeah, anyway, don't wanna get all touchy touchy... I'll get straight to the point. 

                   My final navigation solo in the Diamond was to Terengganu Airport, or The Sultan Mahmud Airport.. Beautiful place to fly , great sight as the runway extend towards the South China Sea. Imagine taking off towards the sea.. Mmph, it sure is a beautiful sight.. 

Beautiful isn't it? :)

So basically I flew a coastal route to this place . As the runway was under maintenance , I only got to flew overhead, but still it was great. So here are are few pictures of the flight.. :)

Overhead Pulau Perhentian while en-route to Terengganu. 

 Take a closer look on the ground, you can see the extended runway of Terengganu Airfield.

The slightly larger island on the left , that's Redang Island.

Tracking by the coast back to Kota Bharu airfield. And here's a clearer view of Redang Island.

Engine Temperature's and Pressure all green.

My last pose in a Diamond with Perhentian Islands as background. Yes, aircraft was banked to get the Islands in the picture. I just had to, but don't try it if you don't know what you're doing!

Landed at Kota Bharu airfield. Definitely gonna miss this baby. :)

I say again, I AM DEFINITELY GOING TO MISS THIS AIRCRAFT! :')

              Haha, it was a great flight.. :)


Now, 2 more solo flights left, and 1 more dual (with instructor) flight, and I'm off to my PPL (Private Pilot Licence) flying test. That's the determining test whether or not I'm qualified a pilot or not. If I pass that test, I shall officially be known as a pilot. 

Well, not a pilot you see in the airlines, but a man who can take off and land an aircraft safely. Haha!

Till then again!

To Infinite and Beyond... 


P/s: Pictures taken in flight was done when aircraft was properly trimmed to maintain altitude. If you do not know how to maintain altitude by trimming, I suggest you NOT TO TRY THIS while in flight. 

*not saying i'm a great flyer, but I know what I'm doing :P