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Old 25th Apr 2013, 21:09
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Willy44
 
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Keep going, you learned a lot

When I was doing my ppl at about 30 hours, on about my 3rd solo flight, I went into full IMC. Totally **** my self, remember thinking I am going to die. Was in IMC for probably 2-3 min (seemed a life time) I even did a 180 turn (every slowly) in IMC & descended a little & saw a some ground so then descended more. Finally got out of IMC & was totally lost & confused, luckily had the ADF & it was still tuned to home air field so just followed it straight back. After I could not relax for a few days really was about to pack in flying. After I calmed down I learnt from it & carried on. I now have over 250 hours Solo & my own plane. Keep going.
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