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Old 13th May 2019, 03:46
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Bullethead
 
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Well done Mr Orange,

It’s a great feeling isn’t it?

One thing you you need to consider when you fly your training aeroplane solo is that it only has half the usual payload, i.e. one person on board and so is lighter by whatever your instructor weighs. It all makes a difference. Less power needed on final, not much less but a little less.

The reduced mass can easily get you hot and high and make a normal flare into an over flare. This would also be noticeable if you flew an aeroplane with a very light fuel load compared to one with full tanks and at the same time POB 1.

I distinctly remember the increased rate of climb on my first solo and it was a lot quieter, no noise from the right hand seat! Ha!

Good luck with the rest of your training, cheers,
BH



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