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Old 14th Jun 2013, 09:46
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First solo

Two first solos for me, in a way. The first in 1977 at RAF Manston in a T31 at 16 years old. I was indestructible then, and sang all the way round the circuit. Then no flying at all for 17 years until re-solo aged 33 in 1994 at Channel GC near Dover. I remember being very much more aware of my own mortality so many years later ! That re-solo was 20 years ago in a couple of weeks and guess what - I'm still learning.

Good luck with the solo - I'm guessing from the forecast that Sunday is more likely than Saturday, given the likely wind strength tomorrow.
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