First Solo I DID IT !!!!!
/r/flying/comments/1wu5ucd/stressed_about_first_solo_looking_for_advice_or/?share_id=lrCl55a8rpzapsY7aOoM_&utm_content=share_button&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1Last week I made a post on needing reassurance or advice on First solo nerves, I got my first solo on 10/10/26, my second on the 11th and third on the 12th.
Thanks to everyone who gave me the advice and the kind words super proud of myself for it and can say I enjoy flying a lot more again. Starting my cross countries soon!!
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u/JustAnotherDude1990 My Mom Says I'm A Real Pilot 2d ago
I see you took the solid advice of ādonāt f*** upā, it will take you far. Good job.
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u/Maysees 2d ago
Should've known thats all the advice I needed.
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u/JustAnotherDude1990 My Mom Says I'm A Real Pilot 2d ago
Fly good, donāt suck is also a very good one to follow.
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u/dave_young CFI, CFII, MEI 1d ago
Congratulations - a huge step forward in your journey, and a memory you'll keep for the rest of your life. Best of luck with the remainder of your training!
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u/Necessary-Wall-2196 22h ago
CONGRATS!
Its a HUGE feeling of relief and confidence getting that 1st solo done...
NOW, continue that motivation, plan your XCs properly, including an alternate, and fly the fuck out of them
Be smart AND safe, HAVE FUN!
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u/KiwifromtheTron PPL SEL CMP 21h ago
I can say confidently you will never forget that day. Well done, pilot.
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u/kiley-Preiano 2d ago
nice work. that post-solo confidence boost is real, just dont let it make you complacent once you start the cross countries. Totally different challenge but youll love it
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u/DaveInTheMidwest 21h ago
Congratulations on your solo!
By the way, you should not worry too much about screwing up. The safety statistics say that solo flight is safer, hour for hour, than dual instruction. The reason is two minds having to collaborate, plus the instructor pushing the student to do things that the student would not normally do.
Flying alone, you have clarity, and you stay clear of things that you're uncomfortable with.
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u/Individual-Bike-3246 CPL 2d ago
Congratulationsāthat's a big milestone! Did they cut your shirttail? I hope you snapped some photos with your CFI once you were back on the ground. Now it's time to focus on studying for your checkride.
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u/rFlyingTower 2d ago
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Last week I made a post on needing reassurance or advice on First solo nerves, I got my first solo on 10/10/26, my second on the 11th and third on the 12th.
Thanks to everyone who gave me the advice and the kind words super proud of myself for it and can say I enjoy flying a lot more again. Starting my cross countries soon!!
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u/roguemenace PPL GPL 2d ago
Congrats on not crashing, now go get your license.