A diversion is an “event involving the diversion of the aircraft from the assigned or planned for location or destination.” If weather is the cause, then the ceiling would be quite low, possibly around 1,000’ above the ground. This also means that I would be flying even lower. Then, while circling a small town or other landmark, I would have to calculate the new heading, compensate for the wind, and estimate a time of arrival. Since I am flying low level, I must do all this in my head, while trying my best not to hit anything!
On this flight, Unal made me divert from Arnprior to Pakenham, then from Pakenham to Constance Lake. The first one wasn’t bad, but on the second one, I got off course pretty quickly, and unfortunately Unal had to help me find a better direction.
Anyways, my next flight will be with a check instructor to demonstrate that I can do diversions (obviously an important skill on a cross-country), then go for my solo cross-country to Kingston and Carp.