First mistake I did was to do my engine runs right in front of teh tower where I'd just dropped off the intstructor. ATC told me to do them at the end of the runway.
Once airborne I tapped the empty seat next to me and sang, if memory serves me correctly, a Scorpions song. Cocking up the first landing I went around again which enabled, much to my chagrin, another first soloist who took off after me to land before me. Determined to get the old Bulldog down come what may I ignored the first bounce which observers estimated was 30 feet high. A further four bounces followed with copious left rudder to keep her straight, the watching QFI saying ' Who the f**k let him in the air'. Shi**ing bricks I got a round of applause from the others studes whilst my instructor, who had a fierce temper, simply scowled and said 'well done'. Not sure he meant it though.