Conducted a Stage check and combined it with a diversion to Waimea Airport and Hilo Airport. Used
Pilotage,VOR and GPS basic navigation practice to go to both airports.
Performed traffic pattern work at Waimea in light to moderate winds. Satisfactorily landings.
Diverted around Waimea cloud formations and climbed above broken layer maintaining VFR,
covered strategies on how to stay VFR and have alternate diversion headings ready, maintaining
positional awareness.  Diverted to Hilo, radio work and airport entry procedures as well as good landing
at Hilo. Return basic pilotage, and got more experience using the Garmin 530 for navigation.
Stage check centered on Pilot ability to manage tasks in the cockpit, maintaining heading, altitude and airspeed and stay in trim.... while performing navigation and communication tasks.
Next, concentrate on detailed flight planning, working with FSS and completing Navigation Logs.