Hang on there now guys. It is not 12 months yet! (the first entry in my log-book is 21 May 2005)
For your information, the beer truck may not be enough for everyone that is waiting for me to go solo. I will give 7 days notice for the solo party of note which will happen in the Upper Highway area of KZN. Don't say that I haven't given you enough notice (especially those in Gangsters Paradise).
By the way, I had a great session this morning and if it hadn't have been for some "sink", caused by a cross-wind, on taking off I would have gone solo. Tomorrow I have a 5:30am session in an attempt to get some better wx.
Thanks for the support!
Who is going solo next?
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Sorry Wart, you got it wrong.wart wrote:Hang on there now guys. It is not 12 months yet! (the first entry in my log-book is 21 May 2005)
I bought the beers in Jan 2006 with great expectations and high hopes – they must be “sunk†by Jan 2007 otherwise I will have to buy a fresh lot waiting for the day ...
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Is Wart Solo?
Just landed JIA - little echo's telling me that "The Wart" has something to say.
Well? Speak! Come, reveal all. All might be forgiven.
Well? Speak! Come, reveal all. All might be forgiven.
Bring on the beers!!!!
Yep, it happened this morning. I went solo.
Got to Cato at 5:20am, made coffee, did the pre-flight and filled her up (ZU-DAP). Took off on 17, after chasing the cattle sleeping there. A little bit of low patchy mist which presented me with my first "morning glory". The signs were all there. 4 Circuits with Wayne (my esteemed instructor) and then he asked me to stop. Gave me a briefing on what to expect, how to react and to taxi to holding point of 17 and wait for his radio check. I was actually a lot calmer than I thought I would be.
Radio check came; back-tracked 17, lined up 17 and off I went. So much lighter (sorry Wayne, I am sure this has nothing to do with our combined weight
) and climb was so much quicker. After clearing the thresh-hold of 35, I backed off on the power a bit and continued a nice climb and left turn. Turned down-wind 17, radioed and couldn't believe that it was happening. Turned base, turned finals and it all came together (almost!). Good directional control, good approach, round-out and fly her level; off on the power and then the flare. A bit of a "kangaroo" but all under control and stop next to Wayne. Congratulations and hand-shake, then back-track 17 for another solo circuit.
Enjoyed the second one so much that I almost for got to call on the down-wind leg (oops!). Second solo landing and had to call it a day as the cloud was threatening to close in. Picked up Wayne and taxied back to the hangars.
I must thank Wayne for his superb instruction. This was an awesome experience that I will never forget. Now to consolidate and continue with the training so that I can get my licence. I am looking forward to many, many happy and safe flying hours.
Thanks to all on the forum for sticking with me.
Yep, it happened this morning. I went solo.
Got to Cato at 5:20am, made coffee, did the pre-flight and filled her up (ZU-DAP). Took off on 17, after chasing the cattle sleeping there. A little bit of low patchy mist which presented me with my first "morning glory". The signs were all there. 4 Circuits with Wayne (my esteemed instructor) and then he asked me to stop. Gave me a briefing on what to expect, how to react and to taxi to holding point of 17 and wait for his radio check. I was actually a lot calmer than I thought I would be.
Radio check came; back-tracked 17, lined up 17 and off I went. So much lighter (sorry Wayne, I am sure this has nothing to do with our combined weight
) and climb was so much quicker. After clearing the thresh-hold of 35, I backed off on the power a bit and continued a nice climb and left turn. Turned down-wind 17, radioed and couldn't believe that it was happening. Turned base, turned finals and it all came together (almost!). Good directional control, good approach, round-out and fly her level; off on the power and then the flare. A bit of a "kangaroo" but all under control and stop next to Wayne. Congratulations and hand-shake, then back-track 17 for another solo circuit.Enjoyed the second one so much that I almost for got to call on the down-wind leg (oops!). Second solo landing and had to call it a day as the cloud was threatening to close in. Picked up Wayne and taxied back to the hangars.
I must thank Wayne for his superb instruction. This was an awesome experience that I will never forget. Now to consolidate and continue with the training so that I can get my licence. I am looking forward to many, many happy and safe flying hours.
Thanks to all on the forum for sticking with me.
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