My first solo in a light aircraft
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My first solo in a light aircraft
This is a video of me going solo after a short check flight with my instructor, which was filmed and edited by my dad. I went solo after 10hrs of powered training and 30 hours of gliding. Just like when I went solo in a glider, it was an incredible experience to have and I'm sure I'll be doing it for some time!
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Good girl! Makes me happy to see young people and especially girls/women get into aviation - there are not nearly enough of you doing it. You were as calm as a pro. Well done!
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Congratulations on your first solo, nice video too, perfect landing, wish mine were so smooth.
However may I just point out one thing: why did your instructor exit the plane with the prop still turning, especially as to exit the plane, he had to move forwards, towards the moving prop? One trip on uneven ground could lead to disaster, so, without wishing to take anything away from your fantastic achievement, I would recommend that you get used to stopping the engine when people are getting in and out of the plane, that way you can ensure it won't lead to an incident such as happend with Lauren Scruggs.....
However may I just point out one thing: why did your instructor exit the plane with the prop still turning, especially as to exit the plane, he had to move forwards, towards the moving prop? One trip on uneven ground could lead to disaster, so, without wishing to take anything away from your fantastic achievement, I would recommend that you get used to stopping the engine when people are getting in and out of the plane, that way you can ensure it won't lead to an incident such as happend with Lauren Scruggs.....
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Thank you for all the support and wonderful comments! Feel free to share the video around through Facebook and email to inspire other young kids to learn to fly.
Steve, I was wrapped up in the moment of the solo and looking back realise it would have been much safer to shut down and restart once he was clear of the aircraft, thanks for pointing that out!
Steve, I was wrapped up in the moment of the solo and looking back realise it would have been much safer to shut down and restart once he was clear of the aircraft, thanks for pointing that out!
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Congratulations, you fly nice and smoothly!!
Didn't it feel nice without the extra weight of the instructor.
Dont worry about the instructor getting out with the prop turning, if he doesn't know where it is,.............he's not much of an instructor!!
Tony
Didn't it feel nice without the extra weight of the instructor.
Dont worry about the instructor getting out with the prop turning, if he doesn't know where it is,.............he's not much of an instructor!!
Tony
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FWIW, I have asked my instructor in the past if he wished me to shutdown as he opens the door, but he says no, and takes a sensible excursion towards the right hand rear of the a/c, and is off the taxiway and onto the grass before making his way to the tower.
Well done to the OP!
Cheers, Howard
Well done to the OP!
Cheers, Howard
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Good luck Sab
Its the most fun I have too! Try to fly with " abundant caution" and learn from all the small mistakes so you never have to face a huge one!
ps your flying style is very smooth and self assured - bodes well for the future, and you seem well taught.
Its the most fun I have too! Try to fly with " abundant caution" and learn from all the small mistakes so you never have to face a huge one!
ps your flying style is very smooth and self assured - bodes well for the future, and you seem well taught.
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