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Title: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68Wooley on February 03, 2010, 08:04:27 PM
So those of you following my attempts to get my PPL will know that for a long and boring list of reasons, this has been along time coming, but today, finally, I solo'd for the first time.

Four times round the circuit, nothing and no-one broken and no shattered egos to report. Hurrah.  :D

(http://www.memex-west.com/lancers/solo.png)

Round here, they mean it when they say 'Caution wake turbulence'.

(http://www.memex-west.com/lancers/solo-fedex.png)
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: Maverick on February 03, 2010, 08:16:17 PM
Congrats. You'll remember that day forever. Now buckle down and get the rest done.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: Auger on February 03, 2010, 08:29:11 PM
Congrats!  And in a Diamond to boot.  Those things are slicker than greased snot. 
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: JunkyII on February 03, 2010, 08:30:23 PM
Awesome :rock :salute
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: AKHog on February 03, 2010, 08:49:18 PM
Double chalks AND tie downs, you guy's aren't screwing around!

Congrats  :cheers:
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68Wooley on February 03, 2010, 09:08:03 PM
Double chalks AND tie downs, you guy's aren't screwing around!

Thanks everyone.

This 'ere is Santa Ana wind country.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: MachFly on February 03, 2010, 09:24:49 PM
Congrats  :aok

Just out of curiosity; at which airport do you find a diamond, it's kind of hard to find one that you can rent.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: trax1 on February 03, 2010, 09:27:09 PM
Wtg man, so is that your own plane, or did you just want to get your PPL?
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68Wooley on February 03, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
Congrats  :aok

Just out of curiosity; at which airport do you find a diamond, it's kind of hard to find one that you can rent.

I fly out of John Wayne Airport, Orange County (KSNA). The school is Sunrise Aviation. They have two DA-20's and two DA-40's amongst a bunch of other things. They'll rent to anyone who completes a check-flight with them.

And trax1 - I can only wish it was mine. I'm renting from the flight school. We'll see about buying after I complete training and have a more respectible number of hours under my belt.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68ZooM on February 03, 2010, 10:21:17 PM
WTG Wooley, And that plane looks like it would be fun to fly, congrats again  :salute  ........ Soooooooooo this means you'll be pulling up the slack at tomarrows Squad Duel eh?  :cheers:   :lol   :bolt:
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: Serenity on February 03, 2010, 10:25:56 PM
WTFG Wooley! I remember my first solo, it is truly an awe-inspiring experience. Congrats on taking your first step into the glory of being a pilot!

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68Wooley on February 03, 2010, 10:36:30 PM
Soooooooooo this means you'll be pulling up the slack at tomarrows Squad Duel eh?  :cheers:   :lol   :bolt:

Don't I always?  :lol :)
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: MachFly on February 03, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
I fly out of John Wayne Airport, Orange County (KSNA). The school is Sunrise Aviation. They have two DA-20's and two DA-40's amongst a bunch of other things. They'll rent to anyone who completes a check-flight with them.

Looks like a nice place to fly at, how much do they charge for the DA20 an hour? I pay $130 wet for my diamond.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: Cougar68 on February 03, 2010, 11:27:14 PM
It's $118 wet out for the DA-20 Eclipse.  $123 for the G1000 DA-40

Congrats on the solo Wooley!  Just make sure you keep your nose to the grindstone and keep learning.  A large percentage of people never push past the solo stage to get their PPL.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68ZooM on February 03, 2010, 11:27:25 PM
Don't I always?  :lol :)


 :rofl  :rofl  :rofl all i know is .wingman 68wooley      :cheers:
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: gpwurzel on February 03, 2010, 11:45:55 PM
WTG Wooley, nice bird to solo in too.

:salute

Wurzel
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: 68Wooley on February 04, 2010, 12:21:55 AM
Looks like a nice place to fly at, how much do they charge for the DA20 an hour? I pay $130 wet for my diamond.

Its the same here - $130 an hour wet.
Title: Re: Wooley does it on his own
Post by: Wolfala on February 04, 2010, 12:26:10 AM
So those of you following my attempts to get my PPL will know that for a long and boring list of reasons, this has been along time coming, but today, finally, I solo'd for the first time.

Four times round the circuit, nothing and no-one broken and no shattered egos to report. Hurrah.  :D

(http://www.memex-west.com/lancers/solo.png)

Round here, they mean it when they say 'Caution wake turbulence'.

(http://www.memex-west.com/lancers/solo-fedex.png)

Awesome job! Get the written done so you can get through the rest