|
-
11th March 09, 01:46 PM
#1
First Solo on Another Type
After I obtained my Private Pilot Licence on the Cessna 152 two seat trainer plane, I went on to fly the Piper Cherokee low wing four seater. Over the years I have occasionally flown the four seat Cessna 172 under supervision but today I finally took the step of getting checked out solo on type. After some circuits, the instructor stepped out and I went off and flew some more circuits solo. This is the obligatory pilot with plane shot after the flight.
G-BLHJ is a Cessna F172P, assembled at Reims in France in 1983.
Last edited by cessna152towser; 11th March 09 at 01:52 PM.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
-
-
11th March 09, 01:52 PM
#2
 Congrats
Well done Laddie, yer mammy must be proud. Seriously, I have been talking about taking flying lessons for years, you have inspired me to investigate availability,costs etc. Who says you can't teach an ol dog new tricks.
Aye Yours.
VINCERE-VEL-MORI
-
-
11th March 09, 02:00 PM
#3
Congratulations !!! You must be thrilled. I see by the smile you are. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
-
-
11th March 09, 02:19 PM
#4
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
-
-
11th March 09, 03:09 PM
#5
Congrats Alex, that must have been fun! I miss flying.
Sara
"There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
~Christopher Morley
-
-
11th March 09, 03:53 PM
#6
Very well done sir!! And kilted to boot!!
Gentleman of Substance
-
-
11th March 09, 03:58 PM
#7
Congratulations! 
-
-
11th March 09, 04:16 PM
#8
Well done Alex! 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
-
-
11th March 09, 04:21 PM
#9
Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
-
-
11th March 09, 04:42 PM
#10
Congratulations Alex. That photo says it all. I had the same grin when I picked up my Private Pilots license in 1984. However, I did it the opposite of you. I couldn't fit in a 152 (I'm 6'3" 210lbs.) I started out in a Piper Warrior. Due to scheduling conflicts, I ended up soloing in an Archer (great airplane, it's 20hp heavier than the Warrior.) After I picked up my ticket, I cross trained in the 172.
So what's next? Are you going to start on the Instrument rating or just enjoy VFR for awhile?
[I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]
-
Similar Threads
-
By zeeew in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 7
Last Post: 17th August 08, 06:00 PM
-
By MacHummel in forum General Celtic Music Talk
Replies: 5
Last Post: 7th March 08, 07:18 AM
-
By shawhighlander in forum Miscellaneous Forum
Replies: 27
Last Post: 27th April 07, 07:21 AM
-
By canawler in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 11
Last Post: 10th February 07, 08:52 AM
-
By Will in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 17
Last Post: 11th November 04, 03:17 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks