My First Solo!

CaptainChris87 · February 11th, 2006, 16:20

Finally, I finished my first solo here at UND. with 9.5 UND hours and 19 TT (from my previous flying from home, last tiem I flew was MAy 2004). I did my first solo here at UND. It was an excelletn experience, I made a few littler errors, I took off flaps to 40, I was wondering why I was at 60-70 durign climbout when I should be 80. and I turned based a little too early and there was another Warrior on final, so I went around, other than that everything went well and im back in my dorm to post on Jetcareers. Good luck to all and have a safe flying

Over all its been a great weekend I got my Physics test up to 71 (A), I won $105 from Thief River falls Casino, and I finished my solo safely and succesfully

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TheShocker · February 11th, 2006, 16:43

Congrats! I should be going up pretty soon, I just need to retake my pre-solo test cause of some stupid mistakes. I might have a brain freeze and forgot to remove flaps too, but glad to see everything was fun.

cmsuav8r · February 11th, 2006, 17:55

It feels good doesn't it? You must be getting close to starting your cross countries and that is where the real fun starts!

MrLeisure757 · February 11th, 2006, 18:10

Congratulations Chris. Nicely done. One question though...flaps 40? Was this during a touch and go that you left the flaps at 40? Or was this during your first take-off....?

CaptainChris87 · February 11th, 2006, 18:21

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Originally Posted by MrLeisure757

Congratulations Chris. Nicely done. One question though...flaps 40? Was this during a touch and go that you left the flaps at 40? Or was this during your first take-off....?

2nd Stop and Go. First one was alright. 3rd one I had to go around 4th one was almost perfect.

Chris_Ford · February 11th, 2006, 20:48

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Originally Posted by CaptainChris87

2nd Stop and Go. First one was alright. 3rd one I had to go around 4th one was almost perfect.

You always have the best landings when there's nobody around to enjoy it.

blee256 · February 12th, 2006, 04:46

Congrats....and you already had to do a go around? wow, your setting yourself up to start a flying career out of KMSP

JaceTheAce · February 12th, 2006, 14:19

Congratulations! You'll never forget your first solo experience.

UAL747400 · February 13th, 2006, 04:55

Congrats! It's really weird looking over and not seeing another person sitting there isnt it?

Snickersnwa · February 13th, 2006, 21:29

Congrats! I bet you're looking forward now to your first solo X/C! The Devil's Triangle (GFK-DVL-JMS-GFK) seems to be a popular choice. Happy flying!

UAL747400 · February 15th, 2006, 00:53

I thought that was called the "iron triangle"?

Mainly because its navigatable(if thats a word) by VORs during the entire route as well as GPS. Getting lost on that route pretty much means you should quit life.

TXaviator · February 15th, 2006, 02:26

i got lost on the way to practice area charlie on my stage 14

ONLY KIDDING

UAL747400 · February 15th, 2006, 10:46

This is how everyone feels when they get lost:

Snickersnwa · February 16th, 2006, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by UAL747400

I thought that was called the "iron triangle"?

Mainly because its navigatable(if thats a word) by VORs during the entire route as well as GPS. Getting lost on that route pretty much means you should quit life.

I've heard it called both ways before. Yeah, it would be pretty tough to get lost on that flight... that's for sure

TXaviator · February 16th, 2006, 13:57

do the warriors have long enough legs to make it to bismarck? and whats the rules or guidelines on xcountry's... can you hang out a place for a few hours? i have a friend in bis that i wouldnt mind seeing for a bit of the afternoon....

Dj To Rule · February 16th, 2006, 14:49

the warrior should make it to Bismarck, and you might want to get fuel there, I went to Williston for my flight non stop, only issue was I had to use the WC like a mofo. Yeah so.. hanging out, is what makes this flying fun, otherwise I hate the whole procedural land and get out deal. The best flight I ever had was the one to St. Paul, and we got the Jaguar, went to the chinese Great Moon Buffet on roberts st. Met up with my friend and had a great dinner including my inst. I think as long as you have enough launches schedueled in you can hang out. But I'm not a UND expert, nor fan of the fly land and come back deal. But heck why not visit friends?

Snickersnwa · February 16th, 2006, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXaviator

do the warriors have long enough legs to make it to bismarck? and whats the rules or guidelines on xcountry's... can you hang out a place for a few hours? i have a friend in bis that i wouldnt mind seeing for a bit of the afternoon....

If you're on the ground for more than 1.5 hours (if memory serves me correctly) you need to get dispatch's approval. I remember when i was going through multi I had to get approval to spend more than 1.5 hours on the ground at KMSP (I planned on being at KMSP for 2.0 hours). I think that the answer to your question is talked about in the "dispatch" supplement which should be in your TCO.

JaceTheAce · February 16th, 2006, 22:38

I think the whole reason behind the limit in how long you can stay is to prevent us immature kids from getting into some trouble - ie, taking some buddies along for a plane ride at your x-c destination airport...which is otherwise perfectly legal.

But it's a good idea I think... I don't know exactly if they have this regulation to reduce insurance costs, but I have a feeling it is. Or...the airplane insurance agent for UND doesn't allow it as to minimize accident/insurance payout risk. Maybe the have this rule in place to reduce insurance costs, which in turn reduce our per hour rental costs.

Does anyone know the real answer???

Snickersnwa · February 16th, 2006, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I think the whole reason behind the limit in how long you can stay is to prevent us immature kids from getting into some trouble - ie, taking some buddies along for a plane ride at your x-c destination airport...which is otherwise perfectly legal.

But it's a good idea I think... I don't know exactly if they have this regulation to reduce insurance costs, but I have a feeling it is. Or...the airplane insurance agent for UND doesn't allow it as to minimize accident/insurance payout risk. Maybe the have this rule in place to reduce insurance costs, which in turn reduce our per hour rental costs.

Does anyone know the real answer???

Dispatch has told me before that the time limit is set in place to ensure that the airplane is being flown. UND isn't making any money with the airplane sitting on the ground with the props not moving. Plus, it takes away an airplane that some other student could have been using.

UAL747400 · February 17th, 2006, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXaviator

do the warriors have long enough legs to make it to bismarck? and whats the rules or guidelines on xcountry's... can you hang out a place for a few hours? i have a friend in bis that i wouldnt mind seeing for a bit of the afternoon....

I was planning on flying back home, Davenport IA. Which is located on that portion where the mississippi flows east and west.

Im gona have 15 hours to make up for at the end of 323 here so I'm gona see about getting an overnight approved to go down there. My instructor for 221 chickened out. Both the chief flight instructor(forgot who I talked to) and Leo approved. Im gona do it in the warrior I think. My dad would kill me if I did an 8 hour flight in the arrow. hehe

TXaviator · February 17th, 2006, 13:20

i can understand UND wanting to maximize revenue but at some point you just have to say christ, we are already spending multi-thousands of dollars here, let us have a little leisure with our EARNED and BOUGHT priveledges!! (sp?)

i plan to fully maximize that 1.5 hours of ground time then!

JaceTheAce · February 17th, 2006, 13:57

I got approval to stay in Minneapolis for 4 hours... I went to the Mall of America and bought stuff you can't buy here in GFK... plus went to a pretty nice restaurant. Sorta did what you can't ever do in GFK.

CRJDriver · February 17th, 2006, 14:20

When on X-Countries we usually give you 15 minutes to do landings. If you're put down more than 30 mins. on the ground, we usually question that. UND is not making any money with plane's sitting on the ground. Best thing to do is come talk to us at dispatch!

TXaviator · February 17th, 2006, 16:46

once im a little closer to lesson 27 or whatever it is, i will give you guys a shout!

hopefully wont be too long! already on 17...

Quote:

Originally Posted by UND_Flyer

When on X-Countries we usually give you 15 minutes to do landings. If you're put down more than 30 mins. on the ground, we usually question that. UND is not making any money with plane's sitting on the ground. Best thing to do is come talk to us at dispatch!

February 11th, 2006, 16:20	#1
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Location: O.C. Posts: 1,784	My First Solo! Finally, I finished my first solo here at UND. with 9.5 UND hours and 19 TT (from my previous flying from home, last tiem I flew was MAy 2004). I did my first solo here at UND. It was an excelletn experience, I made a few littler errors, I took off flaps to 40, I was wondering why I was at 60-70 durign climbout when I should be 80. and I turned based a little too early and there was another Warrior on final, so I went around, other than that everything went well and im back in my dorm to post on Jetcareers. Good luck to all and have a safe flying Over all its been a great weekend I got my Physics test up to 71 (A), I won $105 from Thief River falls Casino, and I finished my solo safely and succesfully . __________________ -CSUF School of Business and Economics Steven G. Mihaylo Hall.

February 11th, 2006, 17:55	#3
cmsuav8r Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Warrensburg, MO/ KC, MO Posts: 594	It feels good doesn't it? You must be getting close to starting your cross countries and that is where the real fun starts! __________________ "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you may miss it."

February 12th, 2006, 04:46	#7
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,675	Congrats....and you already had to do a go around? wow, your setting yourself up to start a flying career out of KMSP __________________ According to a report by Goldman Sachs economists, "the most important contributor to higher profit margins over the past five years has been a decline in labor's share of national income."

February 12th, 2006, 14:19	#8
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Congratulations! You'll never forget your first solo experience. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 13th, 2006, 04:55	#9
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Congrats! It's really weird looking over and not seeing another person sitting there isnt it? __________________

February 11th, 2006, 16:43	#2
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 346	Congrats! I should be going up pretty soon, I just need to retake my pre-solo test cause of some stupid mistakes. I might have a brain freeze and forgot to remove flaps too, but glad to see everything was fun.

February 11th, 2006, 18:10	#4
MrLeisure757 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 754	Congratulations Chris. Nicely done. One question though...flaps 40? Was this during a touch and go that you left the flaps at 40? Or was this during your first take-off....?

February 13th, 2006, 21:29	#10
Snickersnwa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GFK/MSP Posts: 695	Congrats! I bet you're looking forward now to your first solo X/C! The Devil's Triangle (GFK-DVL-JMS-GFK) seems to be a popular choice. Happy flying!

February 15th, 2006, 00:53	#11
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	I thought that was called the "iron triangle"? Mainly because its navigatable(if thats a word) by VORs during the entire route as well as GPS. Getting lost on that route pretty much means you should quit life. __________________

February 15th, 2006, 02:26	#12
TXaviator Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ARB - in a backpack Posts: 2,471	i got lost on the way to practice area charlie on my stage 14 ONLY KIDDING

February 15th, 2006, 10:46	#13
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	This is how everyone feels when they get lost: __________________

February 16th, 2006, 13:57	#15
TXaviator Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ARB - in a backpack Posts: 2,471	do the warriors have long enough legs to make it to bismarck? and whats the rules or guidelines on xcountry's... can you hang out a place for a few hours? i have a friend in bis that i wouldnt mind seeing for a bit of the afternoon....

February 16th, 2006, 14:49	#16
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	Range the warrior should make it to Bismarck, and you might want to get fuel there, I went to Williston for my flight non stop, only issue was I had to use the WC like a mofo. Yeah so.. hanging out, is what makes this flying fun, otherwise I hate the whole procedural land and get out deal. The best flight I ever had was the one to St. Paul, and we got the Jaguar, went to the chinese Great Moon Buffet on roberts st. Met up with my friend and had a great dinner including my inst. I think as long as you have enough launches schedueled in you can hang out. But I'm not a UND expert, nor fan of the fly land and come back deal. But heck why not visit friends?

February 16th, 2006, 22:38	#18
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	I think the whole reason behind the limit in how long you can stay is to prevent us immature kids from getting into some trouble - ie, taking some buddies along for a plane ride at your x-c destination airport...which is otherwise perfectly legal. But it's a good idea I think... I don't know exactly if they have this regulation to reduce insurance costs, but I have a feeling it is. Or...the airplane insurance agent for UND doesn't allow it as to minimize accident/insurance payout risk. Maybe the have this rule in place to reduce insurance costs, which in turn reduce our per hour rental costs. Does anyone know the real answer??? __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 17th, 2006, 13:20	#21
TXaviator Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ARB - in a backpack Posts: 2,471	i can understand UND wanting to maximize revenue but at some point you just have to say christ, we are already spending multi-thousands of dollars here, let us have a little leisure with our EARNED and BOUGHT priveledges!! (sp?) i plan to fully maximize that 1.5 hours of ground time then!

February 17th, 2006, 13:57	#22
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	I got approval to stay in Minneapolis for 4 hours... I went to the Mall of America and bought stuff you can't buy here in GFK... plus went to a pretty nice restaurant. Sorta did what you can't ever do in GFK. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 17th, 2006, 14:20	#23
CRJDriver Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,101	When on X-Countries we usually give you 15 minutes to do landings. If you're put down more than 30 mins. on the ground, we usually question that. UND is not making any money with plane's sitting on the ground. Best thing to do is come talk to us at dispatch! __________________

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