First solo! A permanent memory and what a BUZZ!

[Murray_NN]

I am absolutely ecstatic at going solo today!. .. .I was not expecting to be be flying solo today, but as it turned out after an hour's of flying with a new instructor he let me loose.. .. .What a joy!. .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> I hope my face is ok because of the strain of the smile I got from flying by myslef <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> .. .. .Thanks everyone at British Airways Flying Club!. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 23 March 2002, 06:22: Message edited by: Murray_NN ]</small>

[Thunderbird2]

Well done Murray. . .. .I went solo recently - it sure is one of those unforgettable experiences !. .. .Good luck with the rest of the course.. .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Gin Slinger]

The best thing is that down the pub you can say "...yeap, been there, done that.". .. .Girlies love it - whilst being a gentleman, one should never deliberately mislead, in this case I think it's acceptable to neglect to mention that it was a Warrior/C152 or whatever!. . . . <small>[ 23 March 2002, 15:58: Message edited by: Gin Slinger ]</small>

[Penguina]

Hmmm - this girlie and others I know would see straight through your little game, I fancy, so watch where you swagger! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" /> . .. .Congratulations Murray! It's pretty unique, isn't it? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

[Gin Slinger]

Penguina – god’s honest truth! I know it wouldn’t pull the wool over your eyes – obviously – you’re a PPRuNer after all.. .. .It’s a common misconception amongst non-aviation population in general that if you’re training to be a commercial pilot that they simply take you in off the street and plonk you in a 747 simulator for a month or two and then off you’re flying to JFK and back all the time.. .. .When I got my PPL I had all sorts of daft questions asked along the lines of “Do they let you land the plane?” or even “Have you been in the air yet?” – that was my favourite.. .. .So you can see how easily misunderstandings can occur...which of course every effort is made to put right!. . . . <small>[ 28 March 2002, 17:47: Message edited by: Gin Slinger ]</small>

[sennadog]

Top man! Well done and enjoy the rest of your flying. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

[Simon W]

Congratulations Murray!! Lovely weather for it down at Wycombe today. You training on the Tomahawks or the Warriors?. .. .You'll have that smile for weeks!. .. .Simon

[Murray_NN]

Thank you very much guys.. .I sure will remember the time I went solo. It seems to me that it all happened in slow motion, I can recall every minute and second of it.. .. .Simon,. .. .Yes this week has been excellent, weather wise and flying wise. . .I have done nearly 5 hours of flying this week.. .I bomb around in a Warrior, what about you?

[monkeyboy]

Congrats Murray!. .. .Welcome to the club!. .. .You'll never forget your first solo, no matter how experienced you become!. .. .Countless airline pilots I've spoken to can always recall that first solo flight even if it was 30 years ago for them.. .. .MB

[MikeSamuel]

Great news Murray - It's fantastic to hear of all the first solos going on at the minute - Keep circuit bashing <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

[phspy]

Murray_NN well done!. .Mine was 4 years ago. I was actually glad my instructor left the plane and told me to go on my own, because this guy just wouldn't shut up during flight training. Tuned the adf into a nice radio station, and away was I. . .I remember in front of the airport restaurant about 2 dozen of bikers were enjoying the sun and a drink, and boy I felt 'my' warrior such a better machine than all those fireblades and ninja's together.. .Anyway, enjoy the rest of your training.