I did something cool today. My first solo! - Page 2

maninblack · 12-12-2012, 10:08 PM

Congrats! Sounds like a great time!

JoeCool87TC · 12-12-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

... My instructor prepared me well, I guess ...

That, and you were so focused on your task that you didn't have time for anything else.

Quite a feeling, I know. Make sure (if you can and are offered) to get some stall recovery training. It saved my butt once!

I won't say have fun, I know you already are.

So ENJOY!

JohnRogers · 12-12-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

So, I started taking flying lessons recently. I have always wanted to get my private pilot license and fly in the backcountry. This morning, I soloed for the first time. IT WAS AWESOME!!!

...If anyone else has been talking about it... do it. You will NOT regret it.

This calls for a celebratory smoke.

Congratulations! In about two years I plan on using part of my GI Bill to do this.

Enjoy the smoke you earned it!

CigarNut · 12-12-2012, 11:18 PM

Congratulations!

hazydat620 · 12-12-2012, 11:45 PM

Congrats, but I can't believe none of these patients asked you what smoke you celebrated with before during and after. that must have been a great feeling though.

omowasu · 12-13-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hazydat620

Congrats, but I can't believe none of these patients asked you what smoke you celebrated with before during and after. that must have been a great feeling though.

Reminds me of when I first flew several years ago - the 152s we were trained in had ashtrays, so we figured why not put them to good use? Trouble is, at altitude, the vitamin N hits a lot harder than it does at ground. And the steam gauges weren't too receptive to particulate smoke... It would be interesting to hear from some of the old timers, Im pretty sure SOMEONE had to have enjoyed a stogie at altitude at some point!

I dont recommend it today of course, with an oxygen bottle present as well as exhaust fumes, there is potential for a big problem....

cjhalbrooks · 12-13-2012, 02:36 AM

awesome man

jledou · 12-13-2012, 06:12 AM

Congratulations Zach!

CRIMPS · 12-13-2012, 09:53 AM

I am flying in a C150, mostly. The running costs are $80/hr. Let me tell you, its a rocket ship. Why I saw 105 mph the other day. The Gulfstream that pulled out in front of me yesterday was anxious to take off and I gave him some extra room so I didn't run him down.

Once I am finished with my PP I plan on getting my taildragger endorsement. I may consider doing my Instrument rating as well. Who knows. This is a lot of money in training I am talking about now.

forgop · 12-13-2012, 11:00 AM

I remember the only time I ever flew into Indy as a student, the tower ATC tellig me to take the first available taxiway off the runway with a B737 behind me. Didn't have to tell me twice.

The coolest experience I ever had in a cockpit though was when I worked for an airline and they let me sit in the jump seat on approach to San Francisco. Pretty cool watching a DC10 landing next to you on a parallel runway.

billybarue · 12-17-2012, 11:13 PM

Congrats!

"Lord Guard and Guide the men who fly ...."

12-12-2012, 10:08 PM	#21
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12-13-2012, 09:53 AM	#29
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: I did something cool today. My first solo! I am flying in a C150, mostly. The running costs are $80/hr. Let me tell you, its a rocket ship. Why I saw 105 mph the other day. The Gulfstream that pulled out in front of me yesterday was anxious to take off and I gave him some extra room so I didn't run him down. Once I am finished with my PP I plan on getting my taildragger endorsement. I may consider doing my Instrument rating as well. Who knows. This is a lot of money in training I am talking about now. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

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forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: I did something cool today. My first solo! I remember the only time I ever flew into Indy as a student, the tower ATC tellig me to take the first available taxiway off the runway with a B737 behind me. Didn't have to tell me twice. The coolest experience I ever had in a cockpit though was when I worked for an airline and they let me sit in the jump seat on approach to San Francisco. Pretty cool watching a DC10 landing next to you on a parallel runway.

12-17-2012, 11:13 PM	#31
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: I did something cool today. My first solo! Congrats! "Lord Guard and Guide the men who fly ...." __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides