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First Time Acting as Sole Manipulator of the Controls

Discussion in 'Member Announcements' started by HerrGruyere, May 7, 2012.

  1. HerrGruyere Well-Known Member

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    In other words, I soloed - if the thread title could be constituted in that meaning. Anyway, it was pretty surreal. It was over so fast :/ haha. I meant to solo maybe three hours ago, but yesterday I felt super confident and was ready. At 18 hours, I think I'm doing okay!

    Looking forward to beginning cross country training.
    HerrGruyere, May 7, 2012
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  2. killbilly Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens

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    Congratulations, sir! It's a good/weird feeling. Especially the first time you fly without the weight of the instructor on board.

    My cross country training was a great time. Managed to get lost, but it was a great learning experience!
    killbilly, May 7, 2012
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  3. HerrGruyere Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I feel like I did when I graduated college a few years ago: "What next?"
    HerrGruyere, May 7, 2012
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  4. Shiftace Low Time Private Pilot

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    Congrats!
    Shiftace, May 15, 2012
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  5. smack300 Well-Known Member

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    Congrats! Such an awesome feeling of being in the air alone.
    smack300, May 15, 2012
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  6. HerrGruyere Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! It took a day for me to grasp what happened, but I'm doubly excited about flying now!
    HerrGruyere, May 15, 2012
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  7. DE727UPS Well-Known Member

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    Congratz. 18 hours is good in this day and age. I think I was around 15 but it was a much simpler time and place.
    DE727UPS, May 15, 2012
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  8. HerrGruyere Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! My instructor thinks I'm doing really well, but I feel I have a lot to learn.
    HerrGruyere, May 16, 2012
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