After four weeks of waiting I got my first solo yesterday. Our weather has been shocking of late, lots of unsettled spring winds and rain (southern hemisphere remember!!). So at the first sign of a fine day yesterday I abandoned the office and went flying. Did four circuits, went through all the emergencies, and the instructor said “how about going round once by yourself? Weather was great, a 5 knot wind right down the runway. The most nerve wracking part was sitting at the holding point for what seemed like ages waiting for two planes to land. Once I got up there I was fine – and despite a bit of float I did the best landing I had done all day! One very noticeable thing is the difference in climb rate of a C152 when there is only one person on board – I got to 500ft AGL before I knew it. And I’ve been smiling ever since…..
By: Mike NZ - 13th October 2003 at 01:35
Thanks to all for your comments!!
I’m learning at the North Shore Aero Club in Albany, Auckland. A very friendly club and a good area to learn in.
Sadly there have been no more solo flights as they wouldn’t let me up in the strong crosswinds over the weekend!!
By: Arabella-Cox - 10th October 2003 at 20:12
Well done Mike… what school are you learning at down under ?
By: Mark9 - 10th October 2003 at 17:06
Congratulations very well done;) Anna
By: Whiskey Delta - 9th October 2003 at 04:16
Congradulations Mike!! It’s funny you mentioned the difference in climb performance of the C152 with only 1 person on board. I remember thinking the same exact thing on my first solo. 😀
By: mike currill - 9th October 2003 at 00:25
Congratulations, just keep going to the ultimate goal of this learning thing (your PPL). Good Luck
regards
Mike
By: millermilla - 8th October 2003 at 23:42
Very well done Mike it certainly is a great feeling! Im not sure what was better Solo or passing the final skills test allthough I do remember having to hold back the tears of joy, releif and jubilation after being told I had gained my PPL. Welcome to the elite club Pilot!
Best regards
Keith Miller
By: Arabella-Cox - 8th October 2003 at 22:00
Nice one Mike, well done. It’s an experience that will stay with you forever. 🙂
By: Moggy C - 8th October 2003 at 16:45
😀 Bet your smile is wider!!
Well done that man.
Moggy
By: futurshox - 8th October 2003 at 10:18
Congratulations! 😀
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