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bryris 02-20-2010 07:04 PM
Finally soloed
 
It was sort of unceremonious b/c I've done many flights unassisted but with a buddy box connected. But, we pulled the plug today and it was no big deal. In fact, I brought out my EP-42 recently converted to brushless and soloed it before my LT-40 on which I have much more experience. I have less emotional investment in the electric since I didn't built it from a kit and so had no issues flying it as a solo first. Flew the LT-40 as second solo.

That box has been checked now.

flyinrog 02-20-2010 07:07 PM
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Cool , congrats...Rog

rc airplane nut 02-20-2010 07:26 PM
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congrats!

GaryHarris 02-20-2010 08:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: bryris

It was sort of unceremonious b/c I've done many flights unassisted but with a buddy box connected. But, we pulled the plug today and it was no big deal. In fact, I brought out my EP-42 recently converted to brushless and soloed it before my LT-40 on which I have much more experience. I have less emotional investment in the electric since I didn't built it from a kit and so had no issues flying it as a solo first. Flew the LT-40 as second solo.

That box has been checked now.

Strange how that works. I can fly the wings off an ARF with all the comfort in the world, but when it comes to flying something I built, I'm wound tighter than a spring!

Lnewqban 02-20-2010 08:14 PM
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Great; congratulations!!!!

I wish you many years enjoying the hobby.

Blue skies and soft landings!

RCKen 02-20-2010 09:55 PM
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Way to go man!!!!!!The solo is just about the best feeling in the world. And don't worry, that silly grin goes away in a few weeks!!!!

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jeffEE 02-20-2010 10:09 PM
RE: Finally soloed
 
Gee... I thought I had that silly grin on after EVERY flight. Congrats on your first solo. Now you can look forward to teaching somebody for their solo.

jester_s1 02-20-2010 10:21 PM
RE: Finally soloed
 
I'd second that teaching plan. Once you can do basic aerobatics and feel comfortable with at least your second plane, consider taking on a student. It'll improve your flying skills too, thinking ahead of what they might do and how to recover from it.

nitro wing 02-20-2010 10:24 PM
RE: Finally soloed
 
Cool, from here on its infinite fun and choices of aircraft. Enjoy [8D]

MinnFlyer 02-20-2010 11:20 PM
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IFR Pilot 02-21-2010 01:38 AM
RE: Finally soloed
 
Congrats Bryris,

The learning curve has just slowed tremendously until you get into the 50, 80 lb turbines.

bryris 02-21-2010 12:27 PM
RE: Finally soloed
 
Thanks all.

PipeMajor 02-21-2010 10:36 PM
RE: Finally soloed
 
I [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3477988/tm.htm]soloed[/link] with my son 4½ years ago and it was indeed a memorable day. We used an LT-40 we built from the kit.


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