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Offline Zigrat

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« on: September 05, 2002, 03:42:07 PM »
Flew solo for the first time! It was alot of fun, I was a bit nervous at first but everything went OK. I tell you I could definitely tell the difference in performance with the instructor out of the cockpit (c152), must have shaved more than a hundred feet off the take off distance. My landings were pretty good too although on one I did flare a little bit to much and ended up floationg a bit before I touched down, but it wasn't too bad. Anyways I am having a blast and I encourage all of you armchair pilots to try the real thing :D

Offline Rude

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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2002, 03:58:58 PM »
Congrats Zig:)

Now grab a low wing and enjoy a smooth ride for a change!

Offline Animal

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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2002, 04:06:58 PM »
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Originally posted by Zigrat
I tell you I could definitely tell the difference in performance with the instructor out of the cockpit (c152), must have shaved more than a hundred feet off the take off distance.  


Yeap I noticed that my first time too.
Congrats and good luck in your flights.

Offline Wlfgng

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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2002, 04:08:49 PM »
wtg Zig.   now you can fly down and ski !

Offline ra

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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2002, 04:24:27 PM »
Yeah, my first solo was in a Piper Traumahawk, and all I could think was how much better it climbed without the instructor.  Also, I could see to my right for a change.

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