My First Solo

Real World Aviation
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After much anticipation, cancellations, training, and more - on Monday, March 16th, I did my first solo. It was actually quite fun!

Here’s a link to a video of me landing, taken by one of my old instructors who happened to be passing by:

If anyone reading this is feeling nervous or anxious that they will mess up a radio call or incorrectly do a maneuver, etc. don’t worry, you’ve got this! I went up 3 times with my instructor beforehand and pretty much did everything myself; so going up on my own was actually no different! I did a total of 2 stops and taxi back to the active, and finally one back to parking.

I will say that Infinite Flight has helped me understand radio transmissions - what to look out for after they say something, the general flow of how ATC works, and more. I hope to see slightly more complicated ATC in the future to help student pilots out there get acclimated to real ATC.

If you’re reading this - thank you and stay safe!

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#2

Great thing you did it! Congrats on your solo!

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#3

I love the “YES SIRR” in the video. 😂

Also a huge congratulations!

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#4

Haha yeah, it was a big day! And thanks :)

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#5

“YesSir” You did it. Great Job! :D

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#6

That’s awesome! Congrats! You’re only making me more excited to solo.

Also, NICE LANDING!!!

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#7

That’s great to hear! A whole new world of things open up after you’re done, trust me.

Haha thanks, my third and final landing was probably my best landing yet. I could barely feel myself touch the ground. Good luck!

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#8

Congratulations!

Welcome to the PIC Club ;)

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#9

Congratulations!!! 🎉🎊🎈

I haven’t had a chance to watch the video yet but I’ll let you know when I have. Congrats on your solo though! Just another major step closer to finally achieving your goal.

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#10

Thanks so much, it certainly is!

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#11

Congrats!!
What type of aircraft is that? A Piper? Great landing too!

YesSir!!

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#12

Thanks! It’s a ‘77 C172.

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#13

Welcome to the world of solo flying, my friend!

Half jokes aside, congratulations on your first solo!

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#14

Oh! Cool. I thought it was a Cessna at the start but then seeing it closer made me think it was a Piper.

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#15

Thanks!

(Filler)

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#16

Love it congrats dude!

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#17

“Yessir!” Congrats to you, @DylanHK, great job on achieving this!

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#18

Yesssirrrrrr 😎

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#19

Oh baby that was buttery even though u floated it it doesn’t matter u did a huge accomplishment that many are afraid to do congrats can wait to see your first cross country 😁

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#20

Yeah I think this was my first landing which was a little rougher than the ones after, but nonetheless it was pretty good. And yes, can’t wait for cross country! Lots of opportunities over here in Florida for the coast.

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