First solo on 16th Birthday
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First solo on 16th Birthday
Congratulations to Master Keith Jermyn who on his 16th birthday carried out his first solo flight at Enniskillen Airport under the excellent tuition of flight instructor Mr Ron Barr from Enniskillen Flying School. Climbing into the cockpit of the Katana DA 20, Keith showed only slight signs of nerves.
Unfortunately the same could not be said of his father Eugene, who paced the floor of the control tower throughout the ordeal.
Upon his arrival back at the apron, father and son were re-united and no one could tell who was the most proud.
As pilots I'm sure we can all remember our own first solo, but how many of us achieved it on our 16th birthday. Would be great to hear of any others.
Well done Keith.
Unfortunately the same could not be said of his father Eugene, who paced the floor of the control tower throughout the ordeal.
Upon his arrival back at the apron, father and son were re-united and no one could tell who was the most proud.
As pilots I'm sure we can all remember our own first solo, but how many of us achieved it on our 16th birthday. Would be great to hear of any others.
Well done Keith.
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I agree, I think it's great having young students and pilots. Many congratulations to him indeed!
I did my first solo (last month i think it was) when I was 17, so not as good as Keith! I bet it was as amazing though (for me!)!
John.
I did my first solo (last month i think it was) when I was 17, so not as good as Keith! I bet it was as amazing though (for me!)!
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Keith,
I am also going solo on my 16th birthday. Not at a controled airport though still very exciting.
Still have to wait another 2 weeks.
Booked the airplane for an hour and should get about 7 circuits.
AS the wx in Australia is always good for some reason!!!!
Hopefully 7 good landings.
Can't wait
I am also going solo on my 16th birthday. Not at a controled airport though still very exciting.
Still have to wait another 2 weeks.
Booked the airplane for an hour and should get about 7 circuits.
AS the wx in Australia is always good for some reason!!!!
Hopefully 7 good landings.
Can't wait
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I soloed on my 16th too - best birthday occasion I could have ever hoped for and I still remember the three touch and goes that I did as if I had just climbed out of the cockpit (over 14 years ago though...).
The October Massachusetts weather kept me on the ground for my 17th and 18th birthdays so, unfortunately, my private and commercial licences had to wait a few extra days!
Congratulations to all of you who have recently soloed and good luck to those who are about to!
The October Massachusetts weather kept me on the ground for my 17th and 18th birthdays so, unfortunately, my private and commercial licences had to wait a few extra days!
Congratulations to all of you who have recently soloed and good luck to those who are about to!
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I solo(e)d on my 16th, June last year at Exeter. What a day! My FTO made a bit of a fuss and the local press came in and put the most awful unglamorous picture in the paper! I passed my test before my 17th, hoping to pick it up on the day. CAA said no though 
Still, congrats to Keith and all others, and best of luck to those hoping to do so!
h
Still, congrats to Keith and all others, and best of luck to those hoping to do so!
h
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I would have soloed on my 16th but due to teh fantastic weather we get in December it actually was about a week after my 16th birthday.
Now nearly 17 and wondering if its at all possible to get my skills test done before the end of the year. Well fingers crossed
Well done Keith
Now nearly 17 and wondering if its at all possible to get my skills test done before the end of the year. Well fingers crossed
Well done Keith
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We managed to one of young members solo last Sunday (she turned 16 on Friday). Just as well really as she was taken into the hangar in the morning with her eyes firmly shut to find her birthday present - a gigt wrapped Ka.8.
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Good job Keith!
I hope to solo at 16 too ( december 2 ) but I dont think thats going to be possible because my medical needs to come through and I think thats gonna take some time.... so i'll probably be a week or two late... oh well.
I hope to solo at 16 too ( december 2 ) but I dont think thats going to be possible because my medical needs to come through and I think thats gonna take some time.... so i'll probably be a week or two late... oh well.
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soloed when i was 16 ( but not on my birthday - blame Yorkshire weather!), and licence issue at XMAS when i was 17; could legally fly an a/c before I could take a car out on my own - guess theres nothing like it on my own.
By the way, i'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped me out before my first solo, i remember posting frantically looking for advice, and im still here in one piece (and have managed not to dent many other aeroplanes too...!)
Cheers
Eoin
By the way, i'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped me out before my first solo, i remember posting frantically looking for advice, and im still here in one piece (and have managed not to dent many other aeroplanes too...!)
Cheers
Eoin
