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expat

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And a bit embarrassed to mention it but this morning my instructor asked me to let him out of the plane and said the time had come for me to fly solo (three solo take offs and full stop/taxi back landings) at Fort Pierce FL (KFPR). At age 53 I wish I had started a while ago but it feels pretty good in any case!

expat
 
Congratulations! That is something I wish I had done in my earlier years. Nowadays, it will never happen.
 
No need to be embarrassed. You must be very proud....same number of landings as takeoffs. If I ever found myself alone in an airplane I would die...literally.
Good on ya, mate.
 
Think of all the human beings that have ever existed on this earth, throughout time. Now think about how many have flown a plane by themselves. You just joined a very exclusive club. Congrats and cheers.
 
Ya did great, mate! :ernae: I was fortunate enough to solo at age 21, after 12.5 instructional hours in a Cessna 120. However, funds dried up, and we couldn't continue (my Dad and I).

However, my solo flight was very similiar; I did a solo takeoff, and two touch and goes, for a total of 3 circuits. Beethoven's 7th was the only thing I could think of, aside of the joy, and paying attention to the traffic and flying of the ship.

Congratulations! There's almost nothing like taking a machine up by yourself, and bringing her back to Earth safely. :ernae:
 
Congrats!

It's far better at 53, than it ain't at any other age!

Cheers to the victor!
Joseph
 
Congratulations!:applause:

It is something you will never forget, and always remember with pride and contentment.

I remember every minute of my first solo in a T-6 Texan at age 17, and that was nearly 50 years ago.

:engel016:
 
Congratulations! Hey, I was 47, so you are just a bit more seasoned....never too late to start (although, like you I wish I had started sooner -- just not in a position to do so).
 
expat, I'd like to add my congratulations. Reading about your most recent solo brought back a great memory for me. Seems like it was just yesterday when I first soloed. In reality, it was in 1964. I've enjoyed flying ever since my first ride in the backseat of a J-3 with my dad. While I don't currently do much flying, every once in awhile, I fly a friend's Cessna 140.

Romeo-Delta
 
Hey guys, many thanks for all your kind messages. To most people around me they don't really understand what it means, whereas all of you do!

expat
 
Good for you!!

Congratulations!!!! Well done. At age 64 now, I have just 2 hrs in my log book, Cessna 172. Sure wish it could be more.


Jim
 
Many congratulations from me as well. I am looking forward to joining the club with you as well...soon, very soon.

Matt
 
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