No part 2, but some multi!

I was really psyched for lesson 2, since we'd review the last lesson, then do some new maneuvers. The ATIS reported a temperature of 34C (93F); in case you're not familiar, that's 34 degrees IN THE SHADE. There isn't much shade on the ramp, so you have to do a lot of walking in direct sunlight. I'd guess that the temperature in the sun was upwards of 40C (104F).

You'll be pleased to know that after all the sweat and preparation, when I engaged the starter, I was greeted with only a faint clicking sound. I tried once more, then my instructor tried with a similar result. At 1735z, the battery was pronounced dead, and the lifeless body was removed to the ME's office for autopsy. Criminally negligent homicide is suspected. My opinion is that it was too darn hot and the battery just said #&^%. It's just as well anyway, because with that sort of temperature, the climb performance will be poor, and the maneuvers will not be executed efficiently.

In the mean time, I've rescheduled and talked with my multi-engine instructor to schedule some lessons. If all goes well I'll have my first ride in a multi within a week. I'm really looking forward to that, since all my flying thus far has been in a 172 or 152. I'm excited to learn a new design philosophy and some new systems. Hopefully the performance of the Seminole is better than the 172.