Got P1 in my log book today-what a great feeling.
Got the the airfield early as I like to settle myself after the drive there and thought I may have chance of solo.
Weather absolutely perfect.
30 mins before I go,black sky appears but lo, no rain.
On my preflight discovered a small problem with a/c that was quickly fixed.
Got in,did my checks,started up,radio on-tuned to ATIS then nothing,not even a hiss or crackle.Switched to Tower and could hear them all right and requested radio check and airfield info which came through ok.
Took off, turned xwind,looking to the downwind straight into a local downpour right in the middle of the downwind leg.
With all the other problems,I thought the Gods were conspiring to ruin my day.
Anyway,managed 3 good circuits ( in spite of a lot of orbiting due to traffic).On no.4 FI corrected my t&g call into a full land. I thought my chance had evaporated.
Joy of joys,FI called ATC to inform them of my upcoming solo.He jumped out and I think I did a pretty decent circuit and landing.Traffic called me to offer congrats (nice).On top of the world.
Funny thing,with all the nerves I have had before,when it came to go on my own,the training took over and I didn't have a moment to to worry about things.
Looking forward to getting away from the airfield for some new stuff.
Thanks to all ppruners who have encouraged me through some of my 'lows'
Modelman