Oliver Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Hey everyone,I'm leaving to do my first solo flight in about 30 minutes... anyone have any last minute tips? Quote
bokepacha Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Yeah, I have one: Next time ask earlier ;D Quote
Oliver Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Posted August 12, 2011 Yeah, I have one: Next time ask earlier ;DHehe sorry it was a bit late notice, I was too stressed and wouldn't stop reviewing my notes, and books Quote
flyinhawaiian Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Good luck dude! As my instructor always told me before I soloed or took a check ride..."Don't f*ck up!" ;DHave fun with it! Quote
simbabeat Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 I'm a bit late. But I'm sure the best tip anyone over the internet could give is to NOT, thats right, NOT, CRASH!!Congrats though Oliver! Quote
Oliver Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks guys! Well, it went very well! Here's a few shots;Uploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.us Quote
Oliver Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Posted August 12, 2011 ;D Congratulations Oliver !!! 8)Thank you!!! Quote
Pete_SMS Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Oh, the first solo. Remember mine as well....awesome feeling.Congratulations Oliver! Quote
Oliver Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Posted August 12, 2011 Oh, the first solo. Remember mine as well....awesome feeling.Congratulations Oliver! Thanks Pete! Quote
flyinhawaiian Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Ahhh, good to see a C172R. That's the same type of plane I had my first powered solo flight in - N172WG on 7/20/2002 - my 16th birthday. Well deserved my friend, I wish you many more safe landings as Pilot In Command! Quote
hobofat Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 I dunno Oliver, the prop doesn't seem to be rotating right in that first pic, maybe you should ask the dev to replace the 3D prop with a flat disc version Also, congratulations! Quote
Oliver Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Posted August 13, 2011 Hehe thanks guys!! And honestly the sheer joy and excitment overpowered my nervousness! I kept my cool and also kept the biggest smile on my face! When you'll do your first solo, you'll be way too content to even feel nervous Quote
Oliver Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Posted August 13, 2011 Ahhh, good to see a C172R. That's the same type of plane I had my first powered solo flight in - N172WG on 7/20/2002 - my 16th birthday. Well deserved my friend, I wish you many more safe landings as Pilot In Command!Thanks Jeff! I wish you many safe landings as well! Quote
flyinhawaiian Posted August 13, 2011 Report Posted August 13, 2011 Hehe thanks guys!! And honestly the sheer joy and excitment overpowered my nervousness! I kept my cool and also kept the biggest smile on my face! When you'll do your first solo, you'll be way too content to even feel nervous So much truth here. I'll never forget my first two solos (soloed in gliders first). Being there alone for the first time, the realization that you are a PILOT, is a feeling like no other. Takes a while to sink in, but come to think about it, the fact still hasn't sunk in for me. Brings a smile to my face every time! Quote
Oliver Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Posted August 13, 2011 Hehe thanks guys!! And honestly the sheer joy and excitment overpowered my nervousness! I kept my cool and also kept the biggest smile on my face! When you'll do your first solo, you'll be way too content to even feel nervous So much truth here. I'll never forget my first two solos (soloed in gliders first). Being there alone for the first time, the realization that you are a PILOT, is a feeling like no other. Takes a while to sink in, but come to think about it, the fact still hasn't sunk in for me. Brings a smile to my face every time!Definitely, it's an irreplicable feeling of joy! Quote
BFawlty Posted August 13, 2011 Report Posted August 13, 2011 Congrats on the solo! That's a big day in any pilots life! Chris Quote
Oliver Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Posted August 13, 2011 Congrats on the solo! That's a big day in any pilots life! ChrisThanks Chris!!! Quote
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