sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hey everyone, I thought this was a bit of a special announcement :big_grin: I completed my first solo today at about 9AM AWST and it was awesome! Aircraft handles completely different to what it does with an instructor, no joke I was airborne in about 150m - it was crazy! I'm 15 years old and 2 days with now about 25 odd hours (stretched my hours out since I was 14) My brother got video from the ground so I'll be sure to upload that so you can all view :thumb_up: Thanks, Andrew [YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybYOJi7LO_A"[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wigg Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Congratulations Andrew the buzz will last for quite some time, are you doing Recreational or GA? Wigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 I'm doing the RA-Aus course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hey mate, that's Awesome!! I've never realised you were only 15, terrific stuff :thumb_up::thumb_up: Yeah the aircraft fly great without those instructors! ;) My first Solo in the Drifter I can still remember the details! Just great! Look forward to the video.... Did you know the solo was coming, or was it done on the sly?! How did he tell you? Love to hear about it! :thumb_up: Take care, and I bet the grin will be there for a long while! :big_grin::big_grin: (I know mine still is!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wigg Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 As one can see by your avatar Tomo. LOL Sue Sorry Brian I didn't see your age before an extra big congratulations for achieving your solo so young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hey mate, that's Awesome!! I've never realised you were only 15, terrific stuff :thumb_up::thumb_up:Yeah the aircraft fly great without those instructors! ;) My first Solo in the Drifter I can still remember the details! Just great! Look forward to the video.... Did you know the solo was coming, or was it done on the sly?! How did he tell you? Love to hear about it! :thumb_up: Take care, and I bet the grin will be there for a long while! :big_grin::big_grin: (I know mine still is!! ) Thanks Tomo, I knew it was coming up, I had around 24 hours before today but they were achieved when I was 14 so I couldn't solo, so basically today it was 0.5 circuits 0.2 check ride 0.1 solo :big_grin: Thanks everyone, just converting the files and it'll be live. :thumb_up: -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfGnome Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Fantastic stuff! Wish I'd managed it 36 years ago :) Given how much better the little planes go with only one POB, how do you think they'd go with no one in 'em?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JRMobile Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Congratulation and well done Sseeker. I guarantee you will remember it for many years to come, I can still recall the buzz 30 years on! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Can I put a bet on, that I know what what you'll be dreaming about tonight:question: Well done mate, thats fantastic news. Feel justly proud of your achievement:clap: and there's more to come. Kindest Regards Planey PS. Dont forget to post that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Congratulations, you now belong to a very exclusive club You are now a pilot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipnz Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Congratulations :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Well done, Sseeker! I can't even remember being 15! Are you planning a career in aviation? If so you have a great head start. Enjoy the rest of your training and let us know how you get on. Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks everyone and Neil I do plan on an aviation career :) Video was attached in the main post... Doesn't appear to be working for me... Is it working for everyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Congratulations sseeker. Now you have to wait before you can get a drivers licence, but I am sure you will be a good driver with your present accomplishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 It's a bit strange being able to fly a plane but not drive a car :P Thanks Yenn. Also is the video good quality? -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Great video thanks Andrew, nice 8-10 kt wind eh? Great work... :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Was a bit windy Tomo but I'm happy everything went to plan :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decca Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 A VERY special announcement, I'd say. Congratulations Andrew! Regards, Decca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Cheers Decca! :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 15 WOW!!!, You must be stoked.I wish I had done it when I was young, I was 48 when I took to the sky and that was one of the best feelings. What a life you have ahead!! Congratulations you can be very proud of your achievements. As everyone else is. Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi Sseeker, The video plays fine for me. ...so now do you start saving your pennies to buy a plane? :ah_oh: Better forget about girlfriends, mortgages etc Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Well done young fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wangaratta Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Woo! I am 15 and 12 days, haha. But haven't even reached 1 hours worth of training yet! So what an achievement.. I wish I was in your shoes. I need to start saving for lessons! Any donations are kindly accepted, haha. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi Sseeker,The video plays fine for me. ...so now do you start saving your pennies to buy a plane? :ah_oh: Better forget about girlfriends, mortgages etc Cheers Neil Having a look at some different types of Thrusters mainly for their simplicity and price, hopefully own one once I get my certificate :big_grin: I am 15 and 12 days, haha. But haven't even reached 1 hours worth of training yet! So what an achievement.. I wish I was in your shoes. I need to start saving for lessons! Any donations are kindly accepted, haha. Well done! Thanks mate, just save your cash, get down there every weekend and you should be solo in no time. I've just gotta knock over 5 hours solo and I'll have my certificate. :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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