I know, this type of post gets old, but I just had to post.

I'm flying the new Alpha 40 with DSM2 2.4ghz technology. It's a great trainer and I'm glad I picked it up last year. I finished up last season with my instructor taking off. I was able to land okay with his instruction. Today I did the same thing on the first flight but on the second flight I did it all. The take off was smooth and I did circuits and figure 8's for about 5 minutes. Then I brought it in for a landing. It felt great to get this under my belt, and now I can't wait to get back to the field.

Actually, the real reason I'm posting this is so I can get one of Ken's nifty certificates!

Happy Flying!!

Bob

Congratulations. A great feeling, isn't it?

Ahh I remeber my cirtificate. I still have it saved. Well congrats on the solo and keep flying, that was my mistake.

These type of posts never get old Bob! Congrats!

Your certificate is in its way, for sure.

Congratulations, pilot!!!!

good job!!! I still remember how excited I was after my first flight. heck I still get "happy" after I successfully fly a plane I'm nervous about.

i solo'd with that exact bird! it flys very well. if it wasnt 106 out right now i'd go

Congrats! Now, keep flying. You will end up flying this thing for a long time. I still have mine, and it's 8 years old (obviously, not the 2.4ghz model). You will use this plane for learning everything, you just have the basics under your belt. Remember to keep it 2 mistakes high while you work on all the maneuvers you are going to try, and it should last a long while. Good luck!

Is that 106 dry heat?

This sort of post will never ever get old!



CONGA RATS


Ya know...at some point it doesn't matter. I mean...a blowtorch is dry heat too.

Congratulations!

But just for the record, "Ken's" nifty certificates (along with all of his other great pics) are MY handywork. He just usually beats me to the punch.

Well, now I feel complete! Thanks Mike!

Congrats Hampden Tech, Now just fly as often as you can....

Pop

Well now that we finally have some decent weather around here I can[8D]!

Thanks Pop!

Just remember...

Because you have soloed doesn't mean you know how to fly!

Most first crashes happen shortly after you're on your own.

You're right. I think those "jitters" I felt will be with me for a while and that will keep me honest. Besides, I don't intend on going to the field unless others are there. The encouragement and assistance is very helpful and I'm pretty sure my instructor won't be too far away. Now it's just a matter of building confidence.

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement!

Congrats!! Great feeling isn`t it? Still have my "Attaboy" in its frame from almost six years ago! It`d be interesting to know how many of those things Minn and Ken have given out. Just remember, "Altitude and airspeed are your friends", especially when you first start flying on your own.

Congratulations! May you be blessed with many soft landings