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Old 20th Sep 2013, 20:55
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As with others, many "first" solo's...............

First in a Cessna 172 at Carlilse at the age of 17 yrs and 1 month - thanks to an RAF Flying Scholarship.

Sundry others through RAF training.................

But the first really memorable - I am in full agreement with Wholigan on this - Hunter F6 at Chivenor - first single seater - no ghost empty seats alongside or behind - and a lovely noise when full power selected at take-off. I will always remember that trip.

Second memorable - and certainly the most frightening - first trap and cat on a USN Carrier - no previous dual experience!

Third - first solo in an F-16 - surely the ultimate gee-whiz fun machine!

And then - after retirement - my first solo cross-country in a glider - ASW20 for my Silver distance. No Rolls Royce assistance to help when all is going to cr@p around you, and you just want to stay high enough to get to where you want to go!!

All good fun, and no end to the opportunities available whatever flying one does!!
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