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Grats on the solo! I'm sure you'll see the RCU Attaboy shortly. Way to go.

Its tough to offer advice on the forum when none of us has seen you fly/progress through your training. Every student is different and progresses at their own pace. Having said that, I'd recommend getting comfortable with the left stick. It sounds like you are anxious to get into aerobatics (I was too ). The best advice I can give is to learn to use your rudder. If you want to perform patterns like the pros, you have to master rudder.

So what's that mean? Well, fly around and practice turing without ailerons (assuming here that your trainer is an Aileron trainer). Coordinate your turns with Aileron/Rudder. Learn what effect the left stick has on your plane. If you're comfortable flying loops with your trainer, learn the stall turn (Hammerhead), try and execute wing-overs. You need to learn the art of the slip for those cross wind landings too. Spins and recovery will undoubtably be part of your instruction soon too.

Probably the best advice I can offer you is don't be in too much of a rush. You just solo'd and your training isn't over yet. Ask your instructor what he/she feels you should practice. I'd bet they have a manouver or two for you to learn .

Best of luck! Welcome to the next stage of flight - post solo.

-MA