I remember my first solo in a Chipmunk!
On the downwind, selecting the first 'notch' of flap and turning onto base I selected the second 'notch' which didn't quite 'drop in' (those who know the chippie know how the flap lever worked!!!)
The result was that the flap lever sprang forward as I turned finals and dumped all of my flap leading to a very rapid recovery requirement on finals, overshoot, quick explanation over the radio and another attempt!
All my instructor said was 'well, you'll always check the flaps are engaged and seated from now on won't you'. How very true!!!
Congratulations PilotCR, the main learning starts from here.
