PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well everyone after a couple of really bad flights I passed my solo checkride today and I am booked into doing my first SOLO cross country flight tomorrow, oh I'm so scared I will get lost and crash lol... Just kidding, it's all good! Wish me luck, I will try and post a few pictures up tomorrow I think my nerves were holding me back, but when I learned to just relax and fly the aeroplane everything goes so much smoother PR Link to comment
ElektraHere Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Good Luck Pilot!!!!! Have A Great Time Over The Clouds Link to comment
Dako Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 You've worked hard to get there, so it should be a sweet experience. Have a great landing! What type of bird are you piloting? Link to comment
PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 What type of bird are you piloting? Piper warrior Link to comment
nottoogreen Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Congratulations are in order on your successful checkride. But no heavy drinking tonight Happy landings tomorrow! Link to comment
Dako Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 That looks really sweet! image removed Link to comment
PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 It is a great aircraft to fly, although it handles a lot heavier than a cessna ... and it's a little overpowered! I'm going out partying tonight, don't worry... I don't drink and fly There is no restriction on how much pilots can drink, only time limits hehe! Link to comment
Ians Mommy Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 congradulations. Now when I need to go somewhere far, I'm calling you to take me haha. Link to comment
PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 congradulations. Now when I need to go somewhere far, I'm calling you to take me haha. Not a problem, what was your account number? Link to comment
Spugly Fuglet Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 good luck as some one who hast to take druges to get on a plain you doning grate in my book. next time can we come Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Woo hoo! Kick some butt! exciting Link to comment
Jjasonn28 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey.. congrats man!! A year ago, I was in school to gain my commercial helicopter pilots lisense. I finished all the ground school, law exams etc... but unfortunately had to stop my training as the flight hours were just too expensive. ($800 Canadian per hour requireing 100 hours of flight time). I still have dreams of what it would be like to fly solo. Keep up the good work, and never let go of that dream. The day you earn your wings will be one of the proudest days of your life! Safe flying... JP *edit* anyone have $80,000 burning a hole in their pocket to sponsor a future pilot ???? lol. Damn it hurts when dreams crash and burn. Link to comment
LiveStrong Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well good luck with everything, youll have adrenaline flowing through you for hours afterwards! Slightly different, but i remember my first time solo in a glider, scary till you start moving then all good after that. Starting a course on the Grob Tutor soon, hwere you go solo at the end, and all paid for by the ATC! Good luck LiveStrong Link to comment
PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey.. congrats man!! A year ago, I was in school to gain my commercial helicopter pilots lisense. I finished all the ground school, law exams etc... but unfortunately had to stop my training as the flight hours were just too expensive. ($800 Canadian per hour requireing 100 hours of flight time). I still have dreams of what it would be like to fly solo. Keep up the good work, and never let go of that dream. The day you earn your wings will be one of the proudest days of your life! Safe flying... JP *edit* anyone have $80,000 burning a hole in their pocket to sponsor a future pilot ???? lol. Damn it hurts when dreams crash and burn. I really know that that feels like. Over here the going rate for helicopter pilot training starts at around $400AU per hour, the price is just astronomical compared to fixed wing flying... Then again choppers have to be serviced every ten hours because everything is relying on the "Jesus nut" I truly hope that one day you come by the finances to finishes of your rotor training. I know several flying students who did all their fixed wing theory, but had to put the flying on hold for up to a year because they just didn't have the cash, and they were very capable pilots. Aviation isn't a government subsidised industry either, everyone has to make it their own way, that is of course unless they choose an aviation career via the military. There is nothing in the world that matches the feeling of ironing your uniform, putting on your wings and epaulettes and then walking out the door with your flight back with everybody looking at you as they drive past. I just couldn't believe it. Thank you everyone for you posts, I will do my best to get the photographs up sometime tomorrow evening. Regards, PR Link to comment
RayKay Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Good luck hon! I am sure the view will be spectacular. And please check in and let us know how it went! (and that you are alright!) Link to comment
BetterKarma Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 WOW that is so cool!! Good Luck and please post pictures!! Link to comment
PRSOV Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Sorry BK, you know I am still giggling at your avatar... Link to comment
yeawutever Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Have a great time on your solo trip PRSOV!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
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