ATC indicated it was a first solo to the pilot who located the accident site.
Technically it was the young fella's first solo in VH aircraft. He had over 40 hours as I recall it in RA aircraft and was cleared solo in them. He had come to CN today for his check and solo clearance from Altocap.
Now the way I read those two (consecutive btw) posts from page 1, indicates to me that the Accident victim had over 40 hours in RA aircraft but was on his first solo in a VH registered A/C.
The wreckage was spotted and reported by another Pilot who happened to be on his first solo in any aircraft!
Now can we stick to the facts and stop slagging any Instructors etc?
Oh and BTW, Re flying at a young age; I had my first solo in a Glider (An Es 52 Kookaburra Mk 4) off a winch launch at age 15. I would suggest that flying a Glider can be just as 'complicated' as a C172.