Landings
After some really crappy landings the last two times I was up, I decided to spend some quality time in the pattern tonight and polish back up. I could have picked a better day for it. It was 10 knots, gusting 15, about 50 degrees off the runway, making for some wind work. Santa Monica’s up on a little plateau that makes for some funny up and down drafts on either end of the runway.
All things considered, I had a pretty good day. The first landing or so was a little bumpier than I would have likes, but after 2 or so, I got back in the saddle. Much nicer touchdowns, and even pretty stable approaches, despite the bumps in the road. I was much happier by the end.