I never had a first solo, because I started with hang-gliding. First lesson involved running down a hill. As you gained in confidence you started progressively higher. As you ran down your steps became longer and longer until you reached the bottom and slowed down. After a few lessons you were unequivocally flying - able to do S-turns on the way down - but I don't recall any distinctive event that could be termed a 'first solo'.
There have been 'firsts' such as first flight from a high hill, first cliff launch, first winch, first powered solo, first solo in a single-seater aircraft. Fond memories all, but perhaps only the cliff launch really stands out as an event. Have I missed out somewhere?
Last edited by abgd; 5th Oct 2016 at 23:41.