First solo and messed it up..
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It sounds like a simple case of nerves, although I wasn't so much nervous as excited on my first solo. Like you I learnt to fly (30 years ago) to overcome a fear of flying and it certainly worked for me.
Much later in life I started having "panic attacks" at home or in the car. These are quite frightening things and can happen to anyone at any time of life for no apparent reason.
Although I haven't had one for about 5 years, it stopped me flying (my own decision) as a P. Attack in flight as a single pilot is not something I would recommend to anyone.
Probably not relevant but thought I'd get that off my chest...
Much later in life I started having "panic attacks" at home or in the car. These are quite frightening things and can happen to anyone at any time of life for no apparent reason.
Although I haven't had one for about 5 years, it stopped me flying (my own decision) as a P. Attack in flight as a single pilot is not something I would recommend to anyone.
Probably not relevant but thought I'd get that off my chest...
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Liverpool based Geordie, so calm down, calm down kidda!!
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Mental attitude and not skill is your problem. Your instructor knows you are ready, you know you are ready, so why a problem?
Have a think and write down what your actual fear of flying is...........
Is it crashing and dying? Is it fear of embarrassment? Do you get airsick?
I have 7000 hrs helicopter with one crash in Belize in the early 1990s that I walked/swam away from. I fly an air ambulance daily into difficult landing sites and you know what? The most dangerous part of my day is my drive into work!!! Other commuters are dangerous.
I bet you don't think twice about driving your car.....................
Have a think and write down what your actual fear of flying is...........
Is it crashing and dying? Is it fear of embarrassment? Do you get airsick?
I have 7000 hrs helicopter with one crash in Belize in the early 1990s that I walked/swam away from. I fly an air ambulance daily into difficult landing sites and you know what? The most dangerous part of my day is my drive into work!!! Other commuters are dangerous.
I bet you don't think twice about driving your car.....................
ISTR doing the 'glance around the cockpit' trick on my first Gazelle solo too, including looking back at the hub. Only the once. I found it truly astounding that someone had let me out on my own!
