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RyanC
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
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Location: Erie, Colorado (EIK)
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject: Soloed yesterday |
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So finally, after 6 months and just shy of 30 hours, I finally soloed yesterday. My instructor had me do 3 trips around the pattern to full-stops. One landing was beautiful, one so-so, and one -- well, let's just say I'm not going to enter it for a ribbon in the County Fair but the plane doesn't seem any worse for wear.
Today I've got that (appears to be common) "ok, now what?" feeling...
Some observations: I knew that the Remos would perform better without a second person, but I was truly taken aback by the vertical speed/pitch angle I was seeing at Vy. I was subconsciously pitching down and then of course getting way too fast. I also found that I was reaching pattern altitude early on my crosswind and having to throttle back much sooner than I'm used to. I suppose this is a common occurrence with LSAs where the weight of one passenger is proportionally so much more of the useful load than in a heavier certified plane.
Now just got to do some cross-countries and tighten up my maneuvers to PTS... :D |
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ArionAv8or
Joined: 20 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| CONGRATULATIONS on your first solo, you are well on your way now. Keep up the good work and you will be ready for your checkride in no time. |
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Bill
Joined: 07 Jul 2008
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Location: Delaware Beaches
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| A day you will long remember and an outstanding milestone for sure. CONGRATULATIONS! |
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drseti
Joined: 28 Nov 2009
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Location: Lock Haven PA
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Soloed yesterday |
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RyanC wrote:
Today I've got that (appears to be common) "ok, now what?" feeling...
Now what? Easy. Take a couple of days off for review of your books, and then go ace your written (if you haven't done so already). Then, get out and fly some more solo hours -- at first, in the traffic pattern; later, in the practice area. Next, do a dual XC or two. Then, a solo XC or two. Then, some solo time practicing maneuvers and emergency procedures, after which your instructor will give you a phase check. If all goes well, it's then off to the practical exam, after which you'll be a fully qualified Sport Pilot.
Congratulations, Ryan, and keep up the good work! |
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goinaround
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats :D that first climb out is a little lonely huh? I soloed a remos about 10 days ago. I think alot of students are really gonna like this lsa. I can't wait to fly it tomorrow. |
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Z06 C5
Joined: 27 Feb 2010
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Location: Garland, TX
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats. |
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RyanC
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
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Location: Erie, Colorado (EIK)
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| Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the kind regards!
Today I did some solo flight in the practice area for the first time. I suppose I should have been practicing maneuvers but instead just had a great time flying around on my own lookin' at stuff. There is a massive forest fire going on right now in Colorado only about 20 miles from my home airport so on the one hand it was very interesting to see it from the air but made me a little nervous that I might unintentionally stray into the TFR. |
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