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Viggen
19th Oct 2001, 15:05
Did my first solo yesterday and just wanted to share that with you all!
I'm sitting at my desk now, but still at 800ft...
poetpilot
19th Oct 2001, 15:30
Excellent Viggen, well done, there's nothing quite like that first time.... (flying solo that is). ;)
What aircraft did you use?
Viggen
19th Oct 2001, 15:51
PP - a Grob G115, G-BOPT, flying out of Barton. Lovely evening for it too!
Aussie Andy
19th Oct 2001, 16:02
Well done mate!
FlyingForFun
19th Oct 2001, 16:57
Congrats, Viggen!
Nothing quite like that feeling, is there.....
Have fun!
FFF
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poetpilot
19th Oct 2001, 17:48
Nice one. I like the Grob, especially one up. Two up and heavy getting off from Barton ca cause me to bite my nails (except I'm gripping the wheel and throttle tightly & willing it off the ground). just a tad more power would make it nicer, but I like flying it.
Skylark4
19th Oct 2001, 21:13
Congratulations, welcome to the brotherhood.
What model of Grob 115 was that. Couldn`t have been an `RAF` 115E.
Mike W
Flyswift
20th Oct 2001, 16:18
Well done Viggen. ;) Theres nothing your 1st solo - I remember getting to circuit hight so quickly without the instuctor next to me. :eek: Good feeling eh! ;)
Saab Dastard
20th Oct 2001, 20:54
Well done Viggen,
No stopping now - just leave your cheque book in the clubhouse! ;)
:D
Tiger_ Moth
22nd Oct 2001, 00:08
Yeshazak!!!!! congratulations
IFollowRoads
23rd Oct 2001, 18:35
excellent news!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Fuji Abound
24th Oct 2001, 00:19
Well, well done. You are so very nearly there captain!
Viggen
24th Oct 2001, 15:55
Skylark - almost identical to the RAF Grob "Tutor" - it's a G115, I think the only difference really is the slightly less powerful engine variant. Lovely little plane, now I've got the knack of landing it properly...
Viggen
24th Oct 2001, 15:58
... I meant to say G115B