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Old August 28th, 2007, 17:27   #1
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Did my first solo today

Entered the traffic pattern in the mighty C-152 with my instructor and did three takeoffs and landings (dont confuse that with touch and goes). I was doing everything great except my turn base to final was a bit tight. On my third pattern I corrected this, landed, got my endorsement and off I went.

On the first takeoff roll, I was expecting the plane to act differently but wasn't sure how it would exactly react. But the rotation point was alot faster than expected. Kept a good tight pattern and had the smoothest landing I have ever done. The second takeoff was great, knew when to expect rotation and realized how much differently the plane climbs without another body in there. I was very nose high and couldnt believe how it was climbing.

The third pattern was probably my greatest one. I was feeling great, especially how I lined up for final. But then this gust of wind came when I was about to enter my flare. I landed on one wheel and all was good.

I felt sooo great afterwards. It has only been 3 hours since, and I am still on an emotional high. A day I will never forget. 0.4 PIC logged.
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Old August 28th, 2007, 17:32   #2
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CongratsYou will never forget it.
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Old August 28th, 2007, 20:29   #3
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CongratsYou will never forget it.
so true!

I can recall that day like it was yesterday (happened about 3 mo. ago)


Congrats...its a huge milestone.
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Old August 29th, 2007, 08:52   #4
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Yar!
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Old August 29th, 2007, 09:02   #5
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Congrat's !!
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Old August 29th, 2007, 09:46   #6
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Congrats! A special day for sure!!
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Old August 29th, 2007, 11:55   #7
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Hey! Congrats and enjoy the feeling!!!
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Old August 31st, 2007, 00:06   #8
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Congrats man, where'd you do it? You still flying out of PVD?
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