tonymcg Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hi folks, I've been lurking about in this forum for a few months now and it's about time I said "hello!". I've wanted to fly for a looong time but have been scared off by the cost. About 6 months ago I saw an ad in the local paper advertising a TIF at Tooradin and I thought "I can afford that!" Well I've now completed about 17 hours in the J160's at Tooradin and absolutely loving the experience. The first take off was a real buzz, the first unassisted landing that didn't leave a divot in the runway was soooo satisfying, I can only imagine what it'll be like to complete my first solo. Very exciting, somewhat scary. Can't be far away now. Logging into the forum is a daily must-do, to catch up on the latest news and views, jokes and pics from the friendly and knowledgeable members. Ian, you do a monumental job putting this web site together for all of us, can't wait for the rollout of the new version in a few days time. Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 dont worry, you will NEVER forget the first solo. i remember mine like it was yesterday, 6 am, Bankstown airport, in a piper warrior.. i was so happy i was laughing all they way downwind , and looking at the empty seat beside me..... and laughed all they way back to pick up my instructor....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 31 OCT 79 6/45 amin the Tomahawk 27 years app 1000hs was but yesterday never to be forgotten, Have fun Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bateo Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Welcome, First solo in a Cessna 150 61 model.. Thinking to myself, wow this is it, listening to the engine hum away.. On downwind, in deep thought doing my routine checks, making sure I havent forgotten anything, going over them 3 times to make sure.. then thinking to myself S#$% now I have to land the thing!!! Wow what a day, you will not forget it mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Welcome Tony. First solo. A great time snd still well remembered, but even greater was first jump with a parachute, and it wasn't strapped to someone else either. I think it outweighs first solo for me but of course of far shorter duration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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