went solo today!
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From: oxford
went solo today!
I know its not big news to all you pros- but I almost feel like a pilot having done my first solo today!.
Was only a circuit then off for half an hour on my own, but did I enjoy the visit to the nearest tree after I had shut down and got out!
Learnt alot from these forums so thank you guys!
Was only a circuit then off for half an hour on my own, but did I enjoy the visit to the nearest tree after I had shut down and got out!
Learnt alot from these forums so thank you guys!
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From: Ecuador
Good on you, congrats!!
I got poured old engine oil over my head after my 1st solo………….your visit to the trees sounds a lot better!!
Now, just obtain more and more hours………..and it will get better and better!!
Safe flying!!
###Ultra Long Hauler###
I got poured old engine oil over my head after my 1st solo………….your visit to the trees sounds a lot better!!
Now, just obtain more and more hours………..and it will get better and better!!
Safe flying!!
###Ultra Long Hauler###
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From: Ontario, Canada
Congrats!
Yes, you will remember forever...
I did two first solos, just about exactly 30 years apart. The first was just a cut shirt tail, but the second was instructor, school owner, and two other students each with a 5 gallon pail of very cold water poured over me.
Please indulge my North American lack of knowledge about your traditions... what (if you can say) do you do once at the nearest tree?
Yes, you will remember forever...
I did two first solos, just about exactly 30 years apart. The first was just a cut shirt tail, but the second was instructor, school owner, and two other students each with a 5 gallon pail of very cold water poured over me.
Please indulge my North American lack of knowledge about your traditions... what (if you can say) do you do once at the nearest tree?
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From: Banished (twice) to the pointless forest
Congratulations.
You have flown....
"As the sole manipulator of the controls of a powered aircraft."
Well done, there's somethng special about the feeling of having done so for the first time. I cried when I got the aircraft back to the hangar and shut down.
As others have said, you will remember this flight, all of your days.
AP
"As the sole manipulator of the controls of a powered aircraft."
Well done, there's somethng special about the feeling of having done so for the first time. I cried when I got the aircraft back to the hangar and shut down.
As others have said, you will remember this flight, all of your days.
AP
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From: Essex
Well done Steak & Chips.
I remember the feeling of freedom when I did my first solo - the thought that I could fly anywhere.
However what I actually did was to fly as neat a circuit as I could and finish with as smooth a landing as I could make, of course!
As someone said, the next best thing is your first solo nav exercise...
I remember the feeling of freedom when I did my first solo - the thought that I could fly anywhere.
However what I actually did was to fly as neat a circuit as I could and finish with as smooth a landing as I could make, of course!
As someone said, the next best thing is your first solo nav exercise...
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From: Hampshire
Congratulations. You have joined an exclusive club and done something that few will ever do. As many others have said, you'll never forget your first solo.
On the ritual side of things, it sounds like I got off lightly with having to buy serveral rounds of drinks.
On the ritual side of things, it sounds like I got off lightly with having to buy serveral rounds of drinks.
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From: England
I'm sorry but it is big news to us old pros.
We all remember our first solo, it is a big deal and we are all thrilled that you have joined the ranks.
Please continue to enjoy the magic of flying. If you don't call me and I will fly with you....
We all remember our first solo, it is a big deal and we are all thrilled that you have joined the ranks.
Please continue to enjoy the magic of flying. If you don't call me and I will fly with you....
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From: Germany
Congratulations! I wish You all the best for the rest of Your training and always blue skies and happy landings!
After my solo I had to wear a tie that was cut in two halves on a wood block by my instructor. After that I got my rear spanked by everybody around. Its a tradition here. The "sense of flying" is located in the rear body part, as everybody knows. To keep it in there, the spanking should fix it there .
After my solo I had to wear a tie that was cut in two halves on a wood block by my instructor. After that I got my rear spanked by everybody around. Its a tradition here. The "sense of flying" is located in the rear body part, as everybody knows. To keep it in there, the spanking should fix it there .
Spanking? Did you have to take off the lederhosen first? 
