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14th February 2002 | 23:20

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MikeSamuel

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From: Coventry, UK

First Solo

Just been solo for the first time!!!

Feels completely surreal at the moment, but I'm getting used to being a captain <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> This smile will last for weeks

. .Thanks to all at PPRuNe for your help and advice since I started out here, wouldn't be typing this without you!. .5 hours, 20 minutes - not bad if I do say so myself! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Regards,

Mike

14th February 2002 | 23:31

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Megaton

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Congratulations. Now drink beer and retell the story of your first solo as many times as people will bear! <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

14th February 2002 | 23:55

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Golden Monkey

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From: Bournemouth, Blighty.

Well done Mike! Nice work!

15th February 2002 | 00:02

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alapt

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From: metz, france

Well done Mike.. enjoy it while it lasts! The hard part is about to begin, so never forget this sweet moment.

15th February 2002 | 01:54

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TRANQUILLO

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Well done and good luck for the rest of your training!!!

5hours 20 minutes ....This is really good!!!did you feel confident?

It took me much longer (about 17hours!!!)....once again well done.

PI

15th February 2002 | 02:09

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scroggs

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Well done, Mike. Feels good, doesn't it! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

15th February 2002 | 02:20

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chrishowley

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Congratulations - A feeling you will only ever get once in your life.

Make sure you take Ham Phisted's advice - very important!!!

15th February 2002 | 03:02

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Fast Jet Wannabe

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Congratulations Mike! I'll speak to you soon buddy.

FJW.

15th February 2002 | 05:23

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redsnail

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From: Duit On Mon Dei

Onya Mike, welcome to the club

. .I can remember my first solo like I did it this morning. It was in fact 15 years ago.

15th February 2002 | 07:43

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polzin

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From: Denver, Co. usa

Mike......

You now realize that you are one of us. Fantastic . Wonderful . Good on you !!!!!!!!. .Remember the other first time ?

Now go back and read the post from alapt 10 times.. .You have entered a world that will change you life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are beyond mere mortals.

15th February 2002 | 12:40

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Autofly

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Well done Mike ...... I remeber when I did mine a couple of years ago. My little 152 felt huge without the instructor sat next to me!!!!!

All the best for the future mate.

. .Auto

15th February 2002 | 14:21

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hasell

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Mike,. .Well done mate... you truly won't forget your first solo!!!

. .Regards.. .Has.

15th February 2002 | 14:44

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G SXTY

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From: Doon the watter, a million miles from the sandpit.

Well done Mike!

Nothing like it is there? Welcome to a very exclusive club - you have just taken off, flown a circuit and landed – all on your own.

I’m told by a BA 744 driver (who should know) that the only thing better than 1st solo is your first take-off in a 747. Enjoy that feeling! <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

15th February 2002 | 14:50

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Capt BK

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From: Oop north

Mike,

Well done mate!! I smiled so much it hurt after my first solo but I didn't care a bit.

Let the good times roll...

CBK

15th February 2002 | 20:39

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Simon W

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From: Hertfordshire, England

Yes, well done Mike!!. I remember my first solo well (I suppose because it was only 6 months or so ago!)

Simon

15th February 2002 | 21:31

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Paser

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From: London, England

well done mike, you done well mate...you're in the solo club at last...it all begins from here !

16th February 2002 | 01:03

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spinproof

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From: west coast of Florida

From across the pond... Well done!.. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Now the adventure begins! <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> ...and then there's the first night flight and... <img src="eek.gif" border="0"> ...just kiddn'! Congrats,flysafe!