0.9 hours PIC

tswaney · tswaney's Garage

I don't post much, but I had to put this out to the world.

First solo this morning! Yep, 0.9 hours logged as pilot in command (of a C-150). It seems a bit surreal, but the grin I'm wearing right now...

flatbutt · 06-29-2009, 10:26 AM

Congrats! Didja get a chubby?

cgarr · cgarr's Garage

Thats great!!

My solo was at 16 in 1976 in a 150, took off, looked next to me and no one was sitting there! Holy crap, now I have to get back on the ground, my instructor was a bit chunky and said "be careful, you will notice a big difference in the rate of climb" he was not kidding!!

Now go crank out some hours......and be safe!

pwd72s · 06-29-2009, 10:35 AM

Chubby must mean shirt tail gone?

rudderboost · 06-29-2009, 10:43 AM

Congrats! It's only a thrill pilots can understand! Now keep flying and be safe! Welcome to the fraternity.

Dantilla · 06-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Awesome!

My wife and daughter are enjoying themselves on the other side of the mountains, because I was able to fly them over there, goof off for a day, and fly home yesterday evening to take care of some stuff today. I'll be rejoining them later.

Not feasable without the airplane. It's a four hour drive, but flying takes about 40 minutes.

Your world just opened up, big time!

VincentVega · 06-29-2009, 11:01 AM

Excellent

Something I've always wanted to try. The sport planes sounds like a ton of fun. Be safe up there.

Seahawk · 06-29-2009, 11:02 AM

Very cool. Don't ever forget the sensation!

MT930 · 06-29-2009, 11:10 AM

Well Done!!!!!!! Something you will always remember. It's a slippery slope

Keep the greasy side down and the prop out of the dirt!!

tswaney · tswaney's Garage

Thanks everyone.

Chubby? Check.

Shirt tail gone? Somewhat check. My CFI said he stopped doing that a few years ago, but would for me, on request.

Sensation hardwired into brain? Check.

I know that the process and learning curve is just beginning, but you're all right, the thrill of having that right seat empty for the first time is beyond compare.

widgeon13 · 06-29-2009, 11:29 AM

Congrats, where in KS?

tswaney · tswaney's Garage

Kingman, Clyde Cessna Field (9K8), 30 minutes West of Wichita.

widgeon13 · 06-29-2009, 11:57 AM

Well congrats again! I lived in Salina when growing up, there was an Air Force base there, great place for wind. Enjoy.

Great place to fly.

Dantilla · 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tswaney

I know that the process and learning curve is just beginning,

Oh, Baloney! You've soloed now, so jump back in that 150 and head west across the Rockys! They look grand from above. And, since it's summer, no need to check weather or file a flight plan- Just jump in and Go!

A couple years ago, I was stuck in the middle of Montana waiting to thunderstorms over the Rockys to clear. A National Guard helicopter flew in, low under the scud, and I started a friendly conversation with the uniformed Guardsmen. When I told them I was waiting to head back to the Seattle area, they encouraged be to go for it:

"It will give us something to do- To come find your wreckage".

Keep gas in the tanks, and keep out of the clouds, you won't become a statistic.