I remember my first solo like it was yesterday 10 years ago!!
did my tng in an r22 beta....solo at 18hrs...no previous flying experience and 18yrs old...when i went solo.. climbing out i looked over to the instructor seat and thoght...OH F@#K Hes not there anymore get a grip (literally) and just do what youve been tought!..uneventfull afterwards i though what an awesome rush!!!... that was 10 years ago..and a few more hours on!!! i love it even more...flying helos is all i know i wouldnt change it for the world!