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Old 29th Aug 2013, 16:46
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loggie1983
 
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First solo

Amazing, absolutely amazing.

Having not flown since mid July with about 12 hours under my belt, yesterday I went up for what I thought would be an hour refresher training. Well after 3 circuits my instructor said 'fancy doing it yourself?', well why not!

The most nervous moment was setting full power and rolling faster and faster down the runway. Once up, everything was great (gorgeous views of the med for one). Completed downwind checks, turn onto base leg then finale with radio call (got a little nervous here!) noticed I was slightly low due to VASI on my approach, a little more power sorted that out, flared and touch down.

Again, amazing, I did it, quality, was one (as everyone says) of the best experiences ever.

Just wanted to say (think my wife and kids are getting bored of me talking about it now, so here you all are!)

Well, onto nav now.

Cheers
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