First Solo!
Chris, my CFI, cutting out the shirt tail
Today was the day. Winds this morning were nice and calm. Chris called early. That scared me because he normally only calls to cancel when the weather is bad. But he said all was good and wanted to remind me to bring a camera. Relived, I headed out to Twin Oaks. We got up in the air and headed down to McMinnville and did a couple touch and gos with Chris in the plane. My landings were looking pretty good, so did a full stop on the second landing and after he filled in my soloing endorsements, let him out. Then it was my turn to do the solo. Full check list, taxi, take-off... the works. Take off was fine. Flying in the pattern wasn't a problem. Then the landing. I came in alright, but pulled back on the stick a little too much right before touch down which made for a hard landing. Not bad, but not smooth. My next two were much better.
Back at Twin Oaks, we did the full cut the shirt tails (why do you do that?) ceremony and took some pictures.
Pictures are here.
Video (My CFI did the recording, and the "color commentary"):
posted by Bill at 7/12/2007 01:52:00 PM
4 Comments:
Way to go little brother!!
Mom and Dad are very proud of you. The feelings you get from a solo flight probably can't be understood by anyone but another flier. You will remember this flight all the rest of your life. Fly safe!
I too am very proud of you! You're going to be an awesome pilot. Now if we could just get that Cessna to Hawaii ...
Strong work William, strong work!
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