AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  First Solo          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviators (General Discussions) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message W P Dixon Guest Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:11 am    Post subject: First Solo Hi Gang!, Sorry I don't get to check in much on the group, I just find going through google to be a PITA! Did want to let everyone know that though the training has been going pretty slow(flew the Cub 3 hours in April). Finally went and put in 4 hours weekend before last and flew again on Thursday...and got surprised! My first solo! My first landing was pretty dern ugly to say the least but figured out the errors and made corrections and the last two were very nice. Big difference in how the Cub felt with a CFI in the front versus the lighter load. So I had the first landing ..a close groundloop! HAHA A nice wheel landing for the second and a nice stall landing for the third. All in 10-12 k crosswinds. I wasn't nervous about the solo, but was sure happy as heck to have it out of the way! Best part is the new girlfriend had gotten me a 200 flying gift card (so to speak) while I was taking a shower after my successful solo! A nice dinner in Atlanta at Carraba's for celebration made for a well done solo day (to me at least!). I'm getting realllllll close now guys and gals! Hope to go back to Macon and fly again by the weekend, since I have to help my niece and her hubby move this weekend. Patrick aircraft structural mech student SP Back to top W P Dixon Guest Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: First Solo Tony Cox wrote: Quote: "W P Dixon" <paddydix (AT) juno (DOT) com> wrote in message news:1155615856.882230.122190 (AT) 74g2000cwt (DOT) googlegroups.com... Hi Gang!, Sorry I don't get to check in much on the group, I just find going through google to be a PITA! Did want to let everyone know that though the training has been going pretty slow(flew the Cub 3 hours in April). Finally went and put in 4 hours weekend before last and flew again on Thursday...and got surprised! My first solo! Congrats! My first landing was pretty dern ugly to say the least but figured out the errors and made corrections and the last two were very nice. Big difference in how the Cub felt with a CFI in the front versus the lighter load. So I had the first landing ..a close groundloop! HAHA A nice wheel landing for the second and a nice stall landing for the third. All in 10-12 k crosswinds. Isn't there a limitation on winds for first solo? I seem to remember its < 10knots with a crosswind component 5 knots. Or am I just remembering the limitations imposed by the flying club I used to be a member of? Anyway, 10-12k crosswind in a taildragger for one's first solo is quite impressive. I'm sure your feet were dancing. Well done! Thanks Guys!, Tony the place I was flying at in Ohio had a 5 knot rule for first solo..and it seemed it cheated me a few times from my first solo! I really am not sure about an official rule on the matter. I did have alot of 15-20 k time with an instructor and I guess my CFI knew I could handle it. The confidence he showed in me definitely made me have the confidence in myself if that makes any sense. I do agree with Larry to fly as much and as close together as you can to save money...dreadfully it has not been in the cards. I have over 30 hours now and have covered a good deal. I feel I am getting alot more than the sport pilot cram courses. But I do hope to get it finished soon! Goal is to have this completed and Airframes cert done by the end of the year. Powerplants school will come next! Somewhere in the moves I have lost some powerplant OJT so it's either start over or go to school. School will be faster and I can get alittle degree ! Yeah my thought really is BIG WOOOO! HAHA But the girlfriend really likes the idea. Somehow I don't think my Aviation Maint AS meets with her two engineering degrees! HAHA But your right Larry she seems to really be supportive of my love of aviation. She even likes to go over all my aircraft blueprints !!! And is interested!!!!! Must be the engineer in her, but I do think she just may be a keeper. She actually likes the idea of me building an airplane and us flying places for the weekend and such. What more can ya ask for????? John Smith you will have to send me some pics of the new Champ! I bet it's an awesome bird with the 100 hp on it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Cub drawing in North Dakota! HAHAHA If I win it I will swing by and we'll grab some lunch on my return trip from ND! Still looking for a Luscombe project as well...keep your eyes peeled for me. The Volksplane is on hold for awhile but my girl and I have about decided to build the Freebird tandam seat and register as E-LSA ...figure there is more resale value with it as you don't make any money off the VP. Patrick aircraft structural mech student SP Back to top ManhattanMan Guest Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: First Solo Crash Lander wrote: Quote: spocek (AT) usa (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1178129483.171305.258120 (AT) u30g2000hsc (DOT) googlegroups.com... Will I be in radio contact with him? Does it matter? I remember exactly the thought that went through my mind the first time I took off solo. "Well, I'm up, I have no choice now but to get it back down again!" Really got your friggin attention too, didn't it??? I had that feeling about the time the wheels left the ground.. Back to top Crash Lander Guest Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: First Solo "ManhattanMan" <umama (AT) binlaidon (DOT) com> wrote in message news:blb_h.233949$115.105865 (AT) newsfe10 (DOT) phx... Quote: Really got your friggin attention too, didn't it??? I had that feeling about the time the wheels left the ground.. Sure did! Crash Lander Back to top ManhattanMan Guest Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: First Solo Aluckyguess wrote: Quote: Have fun. And you WILL!!!!!!!!!!!! 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