Lifelong dream

[Big-D]

After promising Chris a flip in February I finally took him up this morning (I am a man of my word, even if it sometimes takes long ) - I showed young Chris the joys of "flying around the patch", and we had a great 1h30min

Must say I have taken a few pax for flips in my time but never before seen such a passionate youngster with such a natural instinct and passion for flying - We climbed to a safe altitude, I handled throttle and gave Chris control of the instructor handles to get a feel - This guy takes to trike flying like a duck to water - I could hardly believe it - No prior experience flying a trike and he flew like a champ whilst reminding me every 30 seconds just how AWESOME THIS IS!!!! I know Chris, I know

What is the hours record for going solo? Best I have heard of was 11 hours, reckon Chris will beat this once he starts his MPL

Good luck buddy - You will be doing the future of microlight aviation an injustice by not becoming a pilot - We need guys like you

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[AndyG]

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What is the hours record for going solo? Best I have heard of was 11 hours, reckon Chris will beat this once he starts his MPL



4,5 hours on a windlass in 1993.

[Wart]

How do you cover take-offs, steep turns, gentle turns, stalls, recovery from stalls, straight and level flight, directional control and then landings including precautionary and emergency all in 4.5 hours?

[FO Gyro]

Don't know what the record is, but that's not important. What is important is that the student is ready, and is competent. I went solo at 7 hours at 43 Air School doing a PPL.

[Gerhard Oberholzer]

Hi Fo Gyro

My one friend John Ross Edmond was at 43th Air School. Don't know if you know him. Well I also want to do my MPL soon, and just love, love flying

Take care

Gerhard Oberholzer

[FO Gyro]

Go for it. Make your dream come true. If you have the will, its amazing how it can happen.

[Eyes]

Go for it. Make your dream come true. If you have the will, its amazing how it can happen.

I totally agree with FO Gyro