my first solo today
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congratulations....i'm flying cirrus sr20 and probably will had mine next week hopefully. I'm on my 17th hour of instruction and actually failed my solo check yesterday due to silly mistakes on ground...
anyone has tips how to overcome fear and restlessness before going solo. The worst thing is that friends are expecting it...
anyone has tips how to overcome fear and restlessness before going solo. The worst thing is that friends are expecting it...
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First Solo - 28th April 2009
Feeling the same need as Asrian, I am compelled to remark upon this thread that I've just flown my first solo today in a Cessna 150 in the not so sunny skies of North Lincolnshire.
Bit of luck actually as there was very little wind, so no need to worry about being blown about, and although it was somewhat overcast the cloud base was approximately 2000 feet above ground level so good enough for circuits. Had the check with the CFI and struggled to contain my excitement when he said: "You can definately fly".
I back-tracked up the runway, dancing on the rudder-pedals to stop the nose-wheel shimmying, and parked up to conduct the power and pre-take off checks. All ready, a quick scan of the skies and line up on the runway. Last checks, full throttle and boy did she go!
Quite pleased with my landing actually, the approach was a bit wider than normal but the final leg was long enough to sort that out. Couldn't really say I felt the wheels touch the ground to be honest! Its only a circuit of the aerodrome, but a memory that will last forever.
Bit of luck actually as there was very little wind, so no need to worry about being blown about, and although it was somewhat overcast the cloud base was approximately 2000 feet above ground level so good enough for circuits. Had the check with the CFI and struggled to contain my excitement when he said: "You can definately fly".
I back-tracked up the runway, dancing on the rudder-pedals to stop the nose-wheel shimmying, and parked up to conduct the power and pre-take off checks. All ready, a quick scan of the skies and line up on the runway. Last checks, full throttle and boy did she go!
Quite pleased with my landing actually, the approach was a bit wider than normal but the final leg was long enough to sort that out. Couldn't really say I felt the wheels touch the ground to be honest! Its only a circuit of the aerodrome, but a memory that will last forever.
