smatt Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Hello everyone:wave: I'm from outer suburbs of Sydney....Hawkesbury. I have recently started my journey into getting my RPL... it's been my dream since I was 11yrs old. Getting ready to do my very first solo and I'm pretty nervous Looking forward to taking part in this forum. Cheers 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 mate. What plane are you training in, and whereabouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smatt Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 mate. What plane are you training in, and whereabouts? Hi "red750" I'm training in a Sportstar with Richmond flying Club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N237F Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 SMatt, I am in the same boat. I was told you could build a airplane in Kindergarten. Flew as a teen as money allowed 15 hours in a cub at $12/hour wet last entry was in 1987. The Spring I bought the Cygnet flying is restricted more by life and weather than money now...But I too am at the cusp of solo. A good instructor will not cut you loose until you are well prepared. I need only to shoot a few crosswind landings with mine and I will solo! Enjoy the process. Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smatt Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Thanks Matt Good to hear other peoples stories and know that I'm not the only one. Happy to say that I have a fantastic instructors but I am my own enemy. I doubt myself too much and what I can do. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 You’re not alone buddy! Confidence is the hardest thing to do. Stick at it :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmreid Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I'm almost there. Done some training in Pipers, went solo in a J160 and now a Sportstar. It is terrifying to start off with but gradually you relax. There is still the adrenaline buzz but the death grip on the stick has gone. Just keep it up regularly and above all have fun. The first solo is exhilarating and unforgettable. I really enjoy flying the Sportstar! Hope it goes well for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks MattGood to hear other peoples stories and know that I'm not the only one. Happy to say that I have a fantastic instructors but I am my own enemy. I doubt myself too much and what I can do. :-( Hi and welcome smatt! Knowing your limitations is the start of good airmanship, always err on the side of caution when making decisions. That way you live to fly another day. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N237F Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Well today I soloed in NX237F. Super Smooth air and expert prep by my CFI made for a memorable first three times around the patch at Hartford Airport in Wisconsin. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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