Thanks Gary!!
11-22-2009, 11:17 PM
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Thanks Gary!!
I just made my FIRST flight today! I did'nt solo, but when Gary, my instructor, landed my Trainer, I was SO pumped! After gettingthe plane upa couple of times, He gave me the controls and let me get some "stick-time" in. He had to save my butt a few times, but said I did ok. I don't think I'll sleep for a week now! Thanks, Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best 20 or 30 minutes of my life............can't wait to get better!
billyfloyd
Best 20 or 30 minutes of my life............can't wait to get better!
billyfloyd
11-22-2009, 11:31 PM
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Great. Fly high and soon those "I've got it" from the insturctor will be fewer and fewer. Then comes the severed cord. Your solo. And welcome to the addiction.
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11-23-2009, 02:48 AM
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RE: Thanks Gary!!
Congrats Campgems, way to go. As you proceed through more advanced planes, just don't forget where you came from and It'll go a long way.
11-23-2009, 03:52 AM
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Billyfloyd, you have ebarked on a long, expensive but rewarding voyage. I think in terms of addictive habits the pecking order puts RC airplanes somewhere between cigarettes and heroin. RC airplanes are a good bit healthier for you though. Welcome to RCU and congratulations on your first flights.
11-23-2009, 09:10 AM
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RE: Thanks Gary!!
ORIGINAL: Billyfloyd
I just made my FIRST flight today! I did'nt solo, but when Gary, my instructor, landed my Trainer, I was SO pumped! After getting the plane up a couple of times, He gave me the controls and let me get some ''stick-time'' in. He had to save my butt a few times, but said I did ok. I don't think I'll sleep for a week now! Thanks, Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best 20 or 30 minutes of my life............can't wait to get better!
billyfloyd
I just made my FIRST flight today! I did'nt solo, but when Gary, my instructor, landed my Trainer, I was SO pumped! After getting the plane up a couple of times, He gave me the controls and let me get some ''stick-time'' in. He had to save my butt a few times, but said I did ok. I don't think I'll sleep for a week now! Thanks, Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best 20 or 30 minutes of my life............can't wait to get better!
billyfloyd
11-23-2009, 09:25 AM
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Ah yes, I know the feeling. I solo'ed somewhat by accident, was on the buddy box for about two months, two days a week.. slow learner, I guess, but more likely just afraid to cut the cord. Anyway, I went out early one day to practice taxi'ing around a bit, and awaiting the instructor to show up.
Well, on one taxi, I pushed a little harder on the throttle and up she went. Well, either subconsciously or not, I put it airborne and now was committed. So, I did a few orbits and landed beautifully. So, I did it again.
I didn't notice it, but my instructor had driven up and was watching. When I finally landed, after the third or fourth touch-and go, he came up to me and yelled 'HEY.. you SOLO'ed!! NO MORE BUDDY BOX for you!!!" We both were so thrilled! And that was that.
Again.. an AH-HA.. I can do this moment!!
And, as MrStang said.. well, the beginning of... well, no sense repeating it again..
Billd76.. my spare room, where my planes are "stored" as well as the downstairs shower stall, are filled with planes. I have to buy an outside storage shed to put overflow..
CGr
Well, on one taxi, I pushed a little harder on the throttle and up she went. Well, either subconsciously or not, I put it airborne and now was committed. So, I did a few orbits and landed beautifully. So, I did it again.
I didn't notice it, but my instructor had driven up and was watching. When I finally landed, after the third or fourth touch-and go, he came up to me and yelled 'HEY.. you SOLO'ed!! NO MORE BUDDY BOX for you!!!" We both were so thrilled! And that was that.
Again.. an AH-HA.. I can do this moment!!
And, as MrStang said.. well, the beginning of... well, no sense repeating it again..
Billd76.. my spare room, where my planes are "stored" as well as the downstairs shower stall, are filled with planes. I have to buy an outside storage shed to put overflow..
CGr
11-23-2009, 11:06 AM
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Ah yes, I know the feeling. I solo'ed somewhat by accident, was on the buddy box for about two months, two days a week.. slow learner, I guess, but more likely just afraid to cut the cord. Anyway, I went out early one day to practice taxi'ing around a bit, and awaiting the instructor to show up.
Well, on one taxi, I pushed a little harder on the throttle and up she went. Well, either subconsciously or not, I put it airborne and now was committed. So, I did a few orbits and landed beautifully. So, I did it again.
I didn't notice it, but my instructor had driven up and was watching. When I finally landed, after the third or fourth touch-and go, he came up to me and yelled 'HEY.. you SOLO'ed!! NO MORE BUDDY BOX for you!!!'' We both were so thrilled! And that was that.
Again.. an AH-HA.. I can do this moment!!
And, as MrStang said.. well, the beginning of... well, no sense repeating it again..
Billd76.. my spare room, where my planes are ''stored'' as well as the downstairs shower stall, are filled with planes. I have to buy an outside storage shed to put overflow..
CGr
Ah yes, I know the feeling. I solo'ed somewhat by accident, was on the buddy box for about two months, two days a week.. slow learner, I guess, but more likely just afraid to cut the cord. Anyway, I went out early one day to practice taxi'ing around a bit, and awaiting the instructor to show up.
Well, on one taxi, I pushed a little harder on the throttle and up she went. Well, either subconsciously or not, I put it airborne and now was committed. So, I did a few orbits and landed beautifully. So, I did it again.
I didn't notice it, but my instructor had driven up and was watching. When I finally landed, after the third or fourth touch-and go, he came up to me and yelled 'HEY.. you SOLO'ed!! NO MORE BUDDY BOX for you!!!'' We both were so thrilled! And that was that.
Again.. an AH-HA.. I can do this moment!!
And, as MrStang said.. well, the beginning of... well, no sense repeating it again..
Billd76.. my spare room, where my planes are ''stored'' as well as the downstairs shower stall, are filled with planes. I have to buy an outside storage shed to put overflow..
CGr
