ayavner Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (drum roll....) FINALLY! Happened on Saturday, i managed to book the first flight of the day so the wind was calm and no thermals or turbulence to speak of. I won't crap on too much here, I'll post a link to my blog when I get it updated. But short story, it was part exhilarating and part terrifying! Most everything others have said about "first time" rang true - the performance was quite a bit better - I was at 1000' before the end of the runway! Landed a bit high the first time as well, floated longer, etc, but got better as it went. Still can't line up on the centre as well as i'd like, but that will get better with practice. I can't say that i noticed it being any "quieter", as my critical inner dialogue more than made up for it haha! But that's it - .8 in the books, "1st time jitters" out of the way (to make room for 2nd time jitters) and enough to keep my mind chattering 24/7 until the next time!! Thanks to everyone along the way for various words of encouragement, their solo stories, wisdom and tips. Its been a long time coming, I started this in 2011! OK enough jabbering, cheers and happy Easter everyone! 11 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Well done. It is just the best feeling ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Welcome to the brotherhood! OME 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats ayavner, Lost your virginity well done keep up the good work. Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 thanks guys :) and here is the "crapping on" version: http://morerightrudder.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/first-solo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Fil Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Well done, ayavner. It's a feeling that you'll never forget. It only gets better from where you're at. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congartulations, you will never forget that first solo Cheers Bryon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Awesome... That's a hoop you won't have to fly through again! As far as I am concerned, it just gets better from here. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyo68 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congratulations, and welcome to the club! I did my first solo in 1985, and I can still see the empty seat where my instructor had been sitting! As others have said, it is something you will never forget! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ports Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats Ayavner, and Happy Easter too! It really is an awesome feeling, and clearly a well deserved feeling too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric McCandless Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Ayavner, Congratulations on your solo. I am very pleased for you. If it was like mine, you won't come down for a few days and you won't stop thinking about it and talking about it. A great write up in your blog. Eric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shu77 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats mate, well overdue. I assume it was 7295 out of YWOL? You can always put the high landing down to the lack of ballast in the Right hand seat :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwn57030 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congratulations and thanks for making me think of my first solo. I am feeling awesome just thinking about it. Staying on the centerline was always my biggest problem but it did get better with practice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats mate, well overdue. I assume it was 7295 out of YWOL?You can always put the high landing down to the lack of ballast in the Right hand seat :) Hah thanks shuie, Nope it was 5477 out of YWOL, just knocking my solos out down there with another outfit. Finally, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo645 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Congrats Ayavner!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well done mate.!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks guys! (only 8 hours or longer prior, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 A moment in your life you will never forget...congrats and well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Great work, you will remember that flight for a long time to come, long after the details of many other flights have blurred. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hey Bandit love your Snoopy avatar... David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks David - I thought it was time for a change, and everyone in my house are Snoopy fans so I thought it would suit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks David - I thought it was time for a change, and everyone in my house are Snoopy fans so I thought it would suit! Is Snoopy hangin' on to the twelve incher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Careful, Snoopy has taken on the Red Baron and lived to tell of the tale.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric McCandless Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Careful, Snoopy has taken on the Red Baron and lived to tell of the tale.... A bit off topic (sorry Ayavner), but Snoopy taking on the Red Baron was the subject of a cartoon I drew when I was 14 (a long time ago). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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