I went solo last Saturday in 10.5 hours, aged 23 from Redhill. Did anybody else think that their first solo was the smoothest, most peaceful flight ever, or were you all wracked with nerves?
For those who think that I am just trying to act cool with a statement like that, let me tell you, I had real trouble maintaining control of my bodily functions, until I turned onto crosswind! Then, I was fine, no problems, and my best landing yet!
Maybe you settle down when you don't have an instructor's critical eye being cast over your every move?
G-BXWO