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March 24th, 2008, 14:59
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#1 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenville, SC
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|  Solo 2morrow
Is it normal to be nervous as hell about soloing? As long as the weather cooperates, I will be taking the plunge (hopefully not literally) tomorrow. I have flown for 11 hours, but my instructor says I'm ready. I guess it's just that the newness of it all is still with me. I still don't feel at home up there, but I guess as long as I can get it safely on the ground, it's all good. Wish me luck! | 
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March 24th, 2008, 15:02
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#2 | | Old Skool
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida
Posts: 1,779
| Re: Solo 2morrow
You da man! Congrats and good luck. Your CFI would never think about sending you up if he had any doubt in you. Just remember that plane is going to perform a whole lot better without the weight of someone else. Good luck man!
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March 24th, 2008, 15:16
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#3 | | Old Skool
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 2,710
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Good luck!
I soloed at right around 11 hours, I think. Ditto what FiveO said about performance. That sucker is gonna LEAP up to pattern altitude before you know it, especially if you fly a 152. 
You'll be fine. Just remember your procedures and to fly the plane.
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March 24th, 2008, 15:31
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#4 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly
Posts: 291
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Good luck and have fun! It is a great time! Once you are alone in the aircraft the nerves will subside and excitement will take over.
The plane really does perform much better solo. My instructor is on the 200+ side and when he hoped out the plane seemed to jump of the runway.
I feel inferior, I did not solo until around 23 hours. | |
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March 24th, 2008, 15:36
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#5 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 34
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by troopernflight  Is it normal to be nervous as hell about soloing? As long as the weather cooperates, I will be taking the plunge (hopefully not literally) tomorrow. I have flown for 11 hours, but my instructor says I'm ready. I guess it's just that the newness of it all is still with me. I still don't feel at home up there, but I guess as long as I can get it safely on the ground, it's all good. Wish me luck! | Completely normal to be nervous. | |
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March 24th, 2008, 15:48
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#6 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane (KGEG)
Posts: 50
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Don't be like me when I first soloed. Talking to a invisible instructor.  | |
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March 24th, 2008, 17:43
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#7 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 89
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Enjoy the ride.........Your at an exciting part in your private pilot training. One of many others. Just stay calm and if there is an approach you dont feel comfortable with, perform the go-around procedure. But you'll be fine. Let us know how it goes!!! | |
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March 24th, 2008, 17:46
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#8 | | Old Skool
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast
Posts: 4,686
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Good luck man! I am sure you will do fine! | |
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March 24th, 2008, 18:08
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#9 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Posts: 888
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Can't wait till I reach that milestone
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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March 24th, 2008, 20:42
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#10 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Michigan
Posts: 339
| Re: Solo 2morrow
It will be a day you remember forever. I was nervous until I started the first takeoff roll. Then I was busy flying the pattern, and forgot about being nervous. You will love every second of it. Good luck. | |
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March 24th, 2008, 22:19
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#11 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: That one
Posts: 720
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Ditto everything else that has been said. Most important, be confident in your abilities, your CFI certainly won't climb out of the plane if you aren't ready. Its okay to be nervous, but I'd recommend using that nervous energy to help you concentrate. Focus the energy on performing perfectly.
Spend tonight "chair flying." Go through the whole procedure as if its happening right now. You will be very excited tomorrow once you get up there on your own!
Remember the day - its a HUGE one. Congratulations!
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March 25th, 2008, 09:17
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#12 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 46
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Hope all goes well on the solo today! Couldn't ask for a better day for flying here in SC! | |
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March 26th, 2008, 14:10
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#13 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL
Posts: 418
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by SFCC/UND Don't be like me when I first soloed. Talking to a invisible instructor. | I did the same thing... made me feel less nervous!! | |
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March 26th, 2008, 14:27
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#14 | | Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa
Posts: 12
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by Matt13C Good luck and have fun! It is a great time! Once you are alone in the aircraft the nerves will subside and excitement will take over.
The plane really does perform much better solo. My instructor is on the 200+ side and when he hoped out the plane seemed to jump of the runway.
I feel inferior, I did not solo until around 23 hours. | Hahaha! So true. If you instructor is hefty, be sure not to tell him how much better the plane climbs without him in it!! | |
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March 26th, 2008, 14:27
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#15 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: chocolate city
Posts: 1,425
| Re: Solo 2morrow
so, how did it go? | |
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March 28th, 2008, 09:20
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#16 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 137
| Re: Solo 2morrow
Sorry everyone, I've been on shift for the past 2 days and didn't have time to update. The winds did not cooperate so we had to postpone to another day. I was supposed to try again today but the winds are forcast 15kts, with gusts to 23kts. I swear, the wind never calms down up here! So I'm looking at Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I just want to get this done so I don't have to sweat any more.... | |
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March 28th, 2008, 09:36
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#17 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: KSYR
Posts: 300
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by troopernflight Sorry everyone, I've been on shift for the past 2 days and didn't have time to update. The winds did not cooperate so we had to postpone to another day. I was supposed to try again today but the winds are forcast 15kts, with gusts to 23kts. I swear, the wind never calms down up here! So I'm looking at Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I just want to get this done so I don't have to sweat any more.... | Damn dude, that sucks. I want to solo on May 18th this year, my 16th birthday so hopefully the weather will cooperate, then again I am in syracuse. | |
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March 28th, 2008, 11:33
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#18 | | Old Skool
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 2,710
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by troopernflight Sorry everyone, I've been on shift for the past 2 days and didn't have time to update. The winds did not cooperate so we had to postpone to another day. I was supposed to try again today but the winds are forcast 15kts, with gusts to 23kts. I swear, the wind never calms down up here! So I'm looking at Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I just want to get this done so I don't have to sweat any more.... | What wind conditions do they have to be for you to solo?
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March 28th, 2008, 15:19
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#19 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 145
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by SFCC/UND Don't be like me when I first soloed. Talking to a invisible instructor. | Hahaha....good memories. Not only was I talking to the empty seat, I was TRASH talking to the empty seat  | |
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March 28th, 2008, 15:52
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#20 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio TX or anywhere Uncle Sugar wants me....
Posts: 654
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by killbilly What wind conditions do they have to be for you to solo? | Depends on what his CFI endorses him for. Usually no more that 10 or 15 and/or 7 knot cross.
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March 28th, 2008, 16:21
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#21 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 137
| Re: Solo 2morrow
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Originally Posted by GalaxyIFE Depends on what his CFI endorses him for. Usually no more that 10 or 15 and/or 7 knot cross. | Since I haven't soloed yet, he hasn't written in the endorsement. I have no idea what he is going to write. 7 knots crosswind is probably about right. I've done fine with the crosswind. It's when it's gusty that I tend to have problems. I handled 20kts that other day (rwy 19, approx 187degrees, and the wind was from 230), so I think I could handle it. But I'm sure the instructors want to be absolutely sure you're not going to crack up the plane. Looking like Tuesday's the day, we'll see what the winds do... | |
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March 30th, 2008, 10:56
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#22 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indian rocks Beach
Posts: 91
| Re: Solo 2morrow
I think when I first soloed was the most nervous on the ground while taxiing to the runway. Once I started the take off roll my nerves went away and it was just like I had my instructor next to me. Try to solo in the morning or late afternoon when the winds are generally weaker.
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