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Weyrling Training 2

Fourth Month

Dragonets are now spending more time awake and are curious about everything. Weyrlings have to be on their toes, as the dragonets are inclined to get into mischief at this time.
- Trios are reassigned. (Different groupings from before. Goldriders are not included in these trios.)
- Goldriders begin training under the Weyrwoman.
- Ground Drills begin! Basic Maneuvers. (Marching together, pacing, turns, etc. Basic close-order drill.)
The "Ground Drills" are another important part of Weyrling Training. In the air, adult dragons and their riders will need to perform complex, intricate maneuvers in flight. The dragons and dragonriders will need to know how to fly in pattern - how to make simultaneous maneuvers - and how to follow orders instantly.
The Ground Drill teaches weyrlings these maneuvers... even before their dragons are old enough to fly. Each person stands in formation, and begins to learn the traditional flight orders, (shouted, and/or given by hand/arm signal).
These drills will start out as a couple hours each day. Goldriders are not included in the group, though they will learn Basic Maneuvers from the Weyrlingmaster in individual training at this time.

Fifth Month

Dragonets have reached 25% of their total size by the start of this month. Though they are still eating every day, the amount of time spent sleeping has decreased drastically.
- Ground Drills, Beginning Maneuvers. (Begin learning crossing maneuvers, pausing in "flight" to avoid collisions, and other maneuvers that simulate "flight" situations. Three hours every afternoon are spent on Ground Drills. Goldriders are not included.)
- Goldriders continue training with the Weyrwoman, assisting her and performing whatever chores she assigns you.
- Making tools. (Crafters are brought in to teach the weyrlings how to make the various tools that are necessary for the care of their dragonets. Scrubbing brushes, first aid kits, etc.)
- Goldriders begin flame-thrower training. (How to maintain, clean, repair, fill, use, change tanks, etc.)

Sixth Month

Dragonets are now expected to link to their partners during the full duration of Ground Drill practice. The dragonets are slowing down in their eating, only requiring feeding every other day.
Exercises and swimming are required now, though these are handled sometime during the morning hours and are not expected to be of lengthy duration, (usually less than half an hour.)
- Ground Drills, Advanced Maneuvers. (more complicated, maneuvers are added: The switch in positions due to wind shear, approximations of "stacked" wings, special maneuvers for the Left Wing, Right Wing, and Forward/Center Wing, [the standard flight pattern for a Fall], etc.)
- Weyrlingmaster tosses "Thread" among the marching weyrlings. (The "Thread" is made up of ropes that have fresh dye applied to them. This dye will mark the weyrling if it hits him, showing him to have been "Threaded.")
- Goldriders continue with all other lessons and practices, as well as continuing to work with the Weyrwoman.
Those who show leadership qualities are tapped for special training; those who need extra help are tapped for additional training. All orders are given by hand/arm signal during this month, and the Ground Drills last for four hours every afternoon.

Seventh Month

Dragonet exercise is increased to one full hour every day. Dragonets will reach 40% of their full size during this month.
- Trios are grouped into sets of nine weyrlings, "Nines" assuming the clutch is of sufficient size to do so. (Ground Drills start over with Beginning Maneuvers.)
- Goldriders spend one hour a day on Ground Drills. (The rest of their time is spent learning all aspects of Weyr Management.)

Eighth Month

Dragonets are now feeding every third day, consuming one or two wherries or a small herdbeast/runnerbeast. Swimming exercises continue, and an additional hour is spent having the dragonets walk about the Weyr, strengthening their leg muscles and backs.
- Ground Drills, Advanced Maneuvers. (Including special training for those who need it.)
- Goldriders spend one hour a day on Ground Drills. (Rest of afternoons with the Weyrwoman.)
- "Nines" are broken down into new trios. (Orders are now passed, not through voice or signals, but through dragonets only. The dragon/rider link is very important.)
- Ground Drills are decreased to three hours a day. (Once every sevenday, randomly chosen by the Weyrlingmaster, the weyrlings will "fly" a full "Fall" -- six hours!)

Ninth Month

Dragonets are eating only every three or four days now. Exercise for the dragonets is increased to four hours a day, split between swimming and walking, with special exercises begun to strengthen wing muscles.
No flights are allowed!
Weyrlings, take care: Your dragonets will be wanting to try out their wings, but they're not ready for it yet. If they try too soon, they could cause damage to their wings and muscles.
- Ground Drills continue. (Orders are being relayed through the dragonets. Weyrlingmaster tells his dragon, his dragon tells the dragonets, your dragonet tells you, you tell the weyrlingmaster. This is how it would go in a Fall, so this communication is essential.)
- Goldriders continue one hour with the Ground Drills. (Otherwise working under the Weyrwoman.)
- Trios grouped into "Nines." (Different groupings than the previous time.)




    

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