First Solo Flight!
 

So I flew solo for the first time today. I am very excited. I did a couple of buddy box takeoffs, landings, and touch and go's today at the field with my instructor, and after the last landing that I did, he unhooked his cord and said, "Here ya go." I did one nice takeoff and landing, then on my second takeoff attempt, a big wind gust stalled the plane and it fell nose first in the ground. There is some minor repair work to be done, gluing some wood back on and repairing a little section of leading edge, but other than that, all is good.

So I had my first solo flight and my first crash all in the same day about 20 minutes apart. I am a little bummed about the crash, but I am excited to get the plane back in the hangar for repairs and then take it out again!

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

Cool, congrats.........

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

Now you get to spend all day tomorrow explaining to everybody what that silly little smile on your face is for!!! :D Don't worry, it goes away in about 3 weeks.

A solo flight is a great accomplishment and that wins you one genuine RCU ATTABOY (Suitable for framing, wrapping fish, or lining trashcans).

Ken

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

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CONGA RATS!

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Congratulations, way to go :D

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

CONGRATS!! And dont feel bad for the ding, at least you had a good excuse! Mine got dinged on landing, and the only excuse I had is poor depth perception.. Easy fix fortunately, im sure yours will be too.

Good job keep flying!!

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

Yeah, it was not too bad. I had some extra balsa scraps that I remade the leading edge with and I have to get some covering for it tomorrow and then it will be back up in the air.

RE: First Solo Flight!
 

Went flying again today and I flew all day by myself. It was awesome. I did a bunch of touch and go's to practice landing, and I am getting fairly good at it. I also had a couple of dead sticks that I landed nice and softly. One of them my instructor told me I was not going to make the runway, but I went for it anyways and it was a beautiful landing right down the middle of the runway. And I brought the plane home all in one piece.

Alright other hobbies, move on over, there is a new sheriff in town. I am seriously loving this.