I really don't know what all the fuss is about.
I did my first solo in a C152, with my flying instructor sat right next to me.
I expect you all did your first solo flights in exactly the same way.
You lot really need to get over yourselves.
Next week I am flying a 747 solo to America. (OK, I'll be doing it from seat D37, but that still counts)
Wgat you should really do to cause a stir is nominate me for all the awards that TCT got.
Pah.. I'm doing it non stop. My achievements are much greater, yet completely unrecognised.