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  1. kylec

    kylec F1 Rookie
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    #1 kylec, Jan 26, 2014
    I did my first solo today. 1977 Cessna 172N at KORL. Calm winds, 3000' ceiling. The 3 landings were decent, but nothing to brag about. All I kept thinking was how weird it was to be alone in the plane.

    Special thanks to JCurry for the headsets.
     
  2. davebdave

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    #2 davebdave, Jan 26, 2014
    Congrats. If your landings were perfect, then your instructor waited too long to sign you off.

    Dave
     
  3. FERRARI-TECH

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    #3 FERRARI-TECH, Jan 26, 2014
    Good for you and congrats.....

    Its a kick in the pants isn't it !

    mine was just over a year ago but I remember it like it was yesterday, it wasn't being on my own during taxi or take off, just looking over turning crosswind and realizing, " holy cow I have to land this thing on my own"......

    I bet you could hear your instructors voice in your head the whole time....

    Next step Solo cross country....that's really cool, finding an airport right where you thought it should be, that still amazes me.

    Have fun
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 tazandjan, Jan 26, 2014
    Way to go. A really big accomplishment and now you can buy all that neat pilot stuff they sell at Sporty's.
     
  5. jcurry

    jcurry Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 jcurry, Jan 26, 2014
    Its been a few years, but I still recall every detail, including that feeling. Congrats.
     
  6. LouB747

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    #6 LouB747, Jan 26, 2014
    Congrats! Welcome to the club. The skies are yours.
     
  7. Jedi

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    #7 Jedi, Jan 27, 2014
    Jedi Envy...

    Congrats :)

    Jedi
     
  8. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 donv, Jan 27, 2014
    Congratulations!
     

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