Student Pilot First Solo Flight | ATC Audio
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2019
- First solo flight that was an epic experience with a few snags thrown in. Some of my landings could have been better. Follow my journey getting private pilot's license. On my practice flight in the pattern, there were reports of a bird strike and dead birds on the runway. This is the go-around experience you practice. But luckily it wasn't an issue, just something to think about in the back of my mind on short final. Learning to fly the Diamond DA40 is great! I spent one year learning the Piper PA28 which really helped me with my basics. Everyone said your first solo flight would be memorable and it was. Flying in South Florida has its advantages with beautiful weather and low terrain. I felt comfortable communicating with air traffic control but sometimes you stumble on your words. Video not for instructional purposes. Please see your CFI for your training.
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Laurie, I just found your channel today. I’m so impressed by you! You are the real deal. Not afraid to own your mistakes. Talking through everything can be very helpful.
I’m glad your first solo was uneventful.
On my first solo, minus a 225 pound CFI, my 150 shot up and my seat slid all the way back in the track. I couldn’t reach the rudder pedals or the throttle. I could just barely touch the yoke with my fingers. I pushed over to level off about 200 feet then I quickly moved my seat back up and locked it in. I climbed on out, did my three full stops. And called it a day.
I had a total of 5 hours when I soloed.
Had I not been pretty tall with a long reach, I might have died that day. But I went back out and flew the next day. That was almost 48 years ago. Still flying!
Keep it up.
Cheers!
That’s sounds horrifying. I have heard of this happening. The DA40 seats do not move, only the rudder pedals adjust. Glad you recovered from that incident!
That’s sounds horrifying. I have heard of this happening. The DA40 seats do not move, only the rudder pedals adjust. Glad you recovered from that incident!
Nice job Laurie. One suggestion. Every landing I saw you were quite low on the approach. In fact on your solo, you actually landed one before the numbers. Most people do shoot for the numbers. However, my instructor always taught me to stay a little high and shoot for 1,000 feet beyond the numbers if you have enough runway and can safely do so. The reason is that if you lost an engine on any of your approaches, you would never have made the runway. If you were shooting for 1,000 feet past the numbers you would have made the runway. Perhaps something to consider for you. Nice job.
First solo was in 1979. Still one of the most exciting thing I’ve ever done. Still flying at 78. Congratulations and blue sky’s..
Keith. Not sure if you will ever read this, but . . . What an inspiration you are at likely 79 now. I did my first solo just over a month ago at the ripe old age if 62. Nice to know I have at least another 17 years of blue skies. ;-). Craig Clarke, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
So amazing! Felt you the entire trip! You rocked that! Congratulations
WELL DONE! So enjoyable and HELPFUL!!
You did great. Congrats! You worked hard for it. You deserve it. Stay safe.
This feeling never goes away! Every pilot remembers their first solo and to see someone else experience this monumental moment in another pilot’s aviation journey I believe makes us all alittle emotional. Nothing like it! Congratulations!!!!
Just saw your video. Congratulations! An accomplishment you’ll always remember and be proud of.
I just love your sense of humor and the edits. everything... Keep it up!
Awesome job!
Congratulations.
congrats and well done! made my first solo in august, definitely best feeling ever! keep flying. bye from europe
Congrats Laurie! What a fantastic story of perseverance. Your skill level really showed and I was not completely surprised by your hour reveal at the end.
Laurie, that was just brilliant!
I solo’s a couple of weeks ago so love your passion girl!
And I love the other pilots congrats - what a community !
Safe travels
Scott
I love the way you talk through everything. I’m a tad over 11 hours into my PPL and I do the same thing. Watching you do this is awesome. You are a total badass. Such an accomplishment.
Great job, Congratulations on your first solo! From your skill level, it looks like you have a good instructor! Continued success through the rest of your training! Fly safe!
Good job! I enjoyed watching.
Awesome landings!
I have watched a lot of solo videos as I am preparing to someday make my solo. This one was truly inspiring. 2 years and 90 hours! You are an inspiration and an role model for determination and persistence. Congratulations!
Just found your channel Laurie, congratulations ! Every pilot remembers their first solo and I would give anything to have a video record of it. But, when I did mine, it was a bit more difficult to record than now. Great job and thx for sharing ! Safe skies always !
Plenty respect and admiration for your flying skills. You executed every phase of your flights excellently. I LOVE your situation awareness, your shorthand for taxi instructions and how you talk yourself through. I finally found a channel to help me get through the stress of CORONA.😄👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Much appreciated!
Thought that was awesome, You did really good. "the little curly building". Awesome, excellence in using suggestion to improve your practice
Just seen your video. Great job!!
Love how you talked it up with yourself. Im close to my first solo and I'm filled with excitement.
You have a new subscriber.
Congratulations and well done with the nice video :)
Great job……cool 😎 calm and collected
Congratulations ✈️❤️
Sorry Laurie for my good chuckle as you repeated ATC “word for word” on your final roll out. That takes talent when so much is on ones mind. Congrats on your first solo. Completed mine about a month ago. Beautiful job you did there! Craig, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been watching you from over the pond and thought you had given flying up! So pleased for you you did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hours and time I suppose mean little now, no one can take away you 1st solo well done. Fly the dream Laurie!
I hope I can be an inspiration to those that have limited time and resources and inspire them to do what you love to do. Still some work ahead, but I am being patient. Thanks for stopping by!
I love the way you talk through it all. I’m a tad over 11 hours in and I do the same thing every time. Such an accomplishment. You’re a total bada**. Congrats!
A little positive self-talk is a good thing. I still talk to myself as a Private Pilot…and sometimes not only in the plane 😊
You Go Girl!
Congratulations! Great first solo pattern and landings.
Thanks for the encouragement 😊
Great Job! I finally decided to make my pilot's cert a priority and started working on it after 30 years of dreaming about it. Your channel is one of many that inspired me to go for it! I'm currently at 19.5 hours and was told this morning "next time we have decent weather" I'll do my solo! So excited for it!
Keep at it. You will be happy you did. It’s certainly a big accomplishment. Be proud. 😊
Men .... you make me cry you are a amazing perfectionist pilot come on
im doing my PPL at KPMP! Awesome to watch these patterns to get an idea what i will see. Really awesome video
Congrats and good luck! KPMP is my favorite airport. Plus, the 3 runways and configuration gives you the flexibility for the crazy South Florida winds.
So much motivation. I'm 49 and just started going for my light sport. Love witching your videos. Thanks from Auckland newzland 😀
Good luck on your journey!
Perfect landings!! Well done! (Minus the brakes!) haha! Great approaches! Congratulations!
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks as if you have a good hand for flying. Focused all the way around the pond - congrats! Blue skies!
Well done! I just got my PPL earlier in the year. Good luck!
Great flight! I know I'm 2yrs late but congratulations on the solo
Congratulations! I did my solo about 2 months ago...I think, best feeling ever!!
It’s very satisfying because there is a lot of commitment and effort. If it was easy we wouldn’t appreciate it as much. Congratulations to you!
You're living my dream . Wont lie , I shed a tear when your family came out to congratulate you.
Well done and stay safe . 😊
It's an emotional moment and I am happy there were there. Some students don't have the same experience with family and friends to share their joy.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway That's amazing for you . I'm hoping to have some lessons here in the UK over the next couple of months.
Best wishes and thanks for replying .
Playing with gravity. Must be a great feeling. Good job.
Great job! I, too, had “life” happen, and it took 8 years from start to PPL. You can do it! (Not the 8 years part...the get the certificate part!)
That was great. Now I know what it would have been like to solo. I doth if I would have been as good as you. Loved the ending.
Congrats!! Great job! Did my fist solo in a da40. Awesome plane.
I had lessons in a PA28 for one year. Transitioned to a Diamond. It took some getting used to, but now I love it. Thanks for the comment.
Awesome job! Brought back great memories from 1987 of my first solo. Hope you can finish up and get your PPL.
Thank you. Got my PPL last July. My GOPRO has been failing in the audio and too busy to get another video out. Thanks for watching and positive comments.
Awesome video, great motivation for others, glad to know I’m not the only one talking to myself on solo’s
I still talk to myself still as a private pilot.
Congratulations! Great job :) Greetings from Lithuania!!
Thanks!
Congratulations! No other feeling like it. I too wish I had a video record of my first solo. And like most pilots I remember where, when, and the tail number...niner niner two five victor.
Inspiring video, thank you! I’m at 20 hours and struggling with landing, this video has given me the inspiration to keep going 👍
Keep going. One day you will be glad you did.
congrats!
Well done. That 2nd landing looked real nice.
Parallel Burrito 😊 I had a lot of practice.
My hands were sweating watching this. I have no idea why. Great job!
stall horn at take off is what did it for me...
Just saw this... congratulations. I understand the little time and other commitments pushing this on the back burner. I started before my son was born. He is now 23 and I’ve yet to finish. Watching your video has inspired me to get-r-done. Wish you all the best. Your little one - I’m sure she is looking forward to flying with you. 👍😂🥂
Get it done...my little one is actually my granddaughter and I have 4 more of those. Don't wait until you are a grandpa :)
Top Landings
Good Job.....keep going!
Thank you for the encouragement 😊
Great job! congrats, you made me cry
Really? She is flying, not curing a disease.
@@vinnyc.1265 Yes obviously, but it is a dream for me...
Nice to watch this. I love to see all your takeoffs and landings. You did great. I like your easygoing instructor too. Would be good with more camera angles, maybe your face too. Thanks for sharing.
Hell I’ve got 25000 hours, I was confused with all that radio chatter. Great call to get a progressive when things got weird. Great job and well handled. The flying is easy compared to the taxing. It’s hard to describe how soloing an aircraft changes your whole life. It teaches you confidence, strength, and somehow changes you forever. I noticed you talking to yourself more and more, with more confidence towards the end of the sortie. Correcting yourself methodically, gaining confidence. I used to tell my students that anytime they though the aircraft was perfect, it wouldn’t last long😂. The skill set of decision making you learn while flying is unique, but can carry over to every part of your life. Wish you the best luck in the future. And most importantly, congratulations!
Lots of radio chatter in South Florida. We get used to it. I do talk to myself out loud when I fly. It’s a good reinforcement. I’m sure other pilots have their own self-talk. Would be a good idea for a video.
YES! congratulations!
Yay! We should get together soon.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway I can pick you up at PMP this week. Let's go to...I don't know x51 and back or something
thats just beautiful im getting ready to solo myself been in aviation my whole life my dad had a stearman and piper cherokee all my friends have planes didnt breally need my pilots license but decided to get it im so happy i did great great job on your solo it blessed me watching it congrats
I wish you the best on your solo. You will see it’s an amazing feeling. Thanks for watching.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway thank you so much for the encouragement im loving having the controls puts a big huge smile on my face
Heck yes lady!
Inspiring. In the last week or so I've watched much of your published journey. I'm more impressed by your determination and growth than all those "naturals" that whipped out their check ride in under 50 hours. Gives me hope. --aspiring pilot
Hey. Don’t give up. There were many times I said I’m done, cried, ate peanut butter and jelly for a week to save money, and made a fool of myself in my landings. But you have to be uncomfortable before you get comfortable. Good luck on your own personal journey. There are many emotions to overcome. 😊 My next video talks about that.
So cool! Congrats from The Netherlands! Would learn to fly as well. Great to see your adventures!
It is cool. Enjoying it a lot. Hello Netherlands! I would imagine that’s a beautiful place to fly.
I did a trial lesson in a Diamond DV-20 and I loved it.
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Did you take your PPL test?
Took the ground knowledge test and made a 98%. Big surprise! But studied a lot. PPL coming soon I hope. Good luck in your flying.
The fact it took you 2 years and 90 hrs is inspiring, cause I feel that’s how long it might take for me due to my job and schedule.
Nice job Laurie. That first time alone in the air is something no one forgets. I was 14 years old and had 6 total hours flying a Cessna 172. I grew up around aircraft since my dad was a Cessna and Piper dealer. It was a sunny summer morning and my instructor Dick Flanagan took me out and we were doing touch and Go's. After the 3rd landing he hopped out and told me to go make 3 more...all I said was REALLY! Dick slammed the door and walked away. I went out and did my 3 landings and put the aircraft back in the hangar. I walked back to the office thinking well that wasn't too bad. I walked into the office and Dick handed me my Solo Certificate and said nice job Punk... when my dad got to the office a couple hours later he said so Dick kicked ya out of the Nest huh...hope ya didn't bounce that new airplane....anyway I'm 65 now and still remember it like it was yesterday...stay safe and have fun. Always remember Safety before Schedule. ❤✈❤
Hey! There's the Goodrich blimp! ;)
Oh... really nice video! :) I thinking to do PPL for the thirtieth birthday!
Go for it!
6:28 I thought the exact same thing. Soloing is such a terrifying and awesome experience. 🤗🛫🛬
Congrats and awesome job Laurie! BTW, I had to do a double take on your N number. I did my PPL training in 278CA. I loved that 172 but it wasn't nearly as cool as yours!
Small world- I’m training in 278CA right now.
@@MattSalsa Wow, wasn't expecting that! Congrats and good luck!! Great times in that plane and a few when I should have been reported for airplane abuse:)
...no matters how many years will go pass or how many hours you will have in your log, you will never forget that day. Neither one of us do it.
I know I’m gonna be that guy who makes a right turn when I’m supposed to go left.
Hah.. The curvy building. Sun Haven Apts. :)
Now I know!
Getting the Taxi instructions can be the most challenging part of the flight. I write everything down, otherwise I usually screw up the instructions.
little scary hearing the stall horn on takeoff, but you did a great job!!
Great job Laurie!
You are way ahead of me. I am just watching videos and reading pilot books. I flew with my dad in a Cesna 172 when I was a kid, and now I have the "bug" bad to do it myself. I can't shake it...ha. Any advice???
Thanks for letting me ride slong.
Paul
If you want to do it you can. Don’t focus on hours and how fast everyone else is getting it done. Proficiency is the key. Not rushing through a skill that needs time and attention and safety.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway Ok, thanks Laurie...good advice. I was planning to start glider lessons this spring, but now wondering if if that will not be possible with the panoramic??
Looking forward to your next video, I like how you talk your thoughts out loud. :)
Awesome!!! Watching in 2022. Getting ready for mine. EVry time I watch s solo video I get emotional. What did you use to record? I would love to be able to video tape it, what a great memory.
Your solo will be memorable. Stay confident! I use a GoPro and night flight cam for audio.
Hi Laurie! Love your video - about to solo soon! Can you tell me what go pro mount you used and how you mounted it? Thanks!!
Good luck on your solo. I used the regular GoPro sticky mount that was attached to the ceiling in the airplane. I have also used a ram mount on the window but I am careful not to put a mount where it could fall off and distract me.
That was my dream to be a pilot 40 years ago I live near Pompano I always used to watch the planes go up apparently I guess I'm too old now
Sorry to hear. You can always go out to Pompano and watch the airplanes, especially on a gusty windy day 😊
This is so beautiful I want to cry. Waiting for my 1st solo too probably by next week or the following. Can't wait.
You will make good memories too! Good luck and let us know how it goes. ☺️
Same here looking for that big day. It feels happy for everyone's success like this. Good luck with yours...
Congratulations on your first solo! I'm just starting my journey to becoming a pilot too!
Curious, what did you use to record your audio? Found it super helpful to be able to listen to your interactions with ATC.
That's a big story. It has not always been easy. I use GoPro and a cable from NightFlight Cam. Sometimes the audio did not record, but I do not think it was the cable, I think it was the GoPro. The cable is designed to go into your headset, but best practice is not to put into the headset but another audio port. Don't put something between you and ATC. I may do a short video on this in the future. It's one of the questions I get often. Good luck on your journey.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway Makes sense! I look forward to seeing your future videos, it's definitely helped me!
Blue skies ahead for you!
On the 1st takeoff did you rotate to early? I heard the stall warning go off, then I saw you drop the nose for more speed. Nonetheless great solo. Congrats.
The Diamond likes to fly and will lift off the runway easily. The stall horn goes off a little more in this aircraft. Rotation is 59. So you do have to manage it a little more on takeoff.
First solo never leaves you :) Mine hasn't and it was 8/24/86 (involved a bird but I won't clutter your feed with that story lol)
I can’t imagine having a bird issue on your solo. At least mine were on the runway. Not sure who hit them with only two of us in the pattern 🤔
I can’t imagine having a bird issue on your solo. At least mine were on the runway. Not sure who hit them with only two of us in the pattern 🤔
Laurie Lindsey a white Cattle Egret flew into the prop of the C150, from the right, just as I rotated. The instructor immediately came on the radio and told me to fly the aircraft. There were tall pines at the departure end so it was a good call.
Congrats! and thanks for the inspiration -- I'm about a week away from solo!
Good luck! It will be a moment to remember.
I'd love to get an endorsement for that dirigible!
Awesome!! Congrats!! How u managed the nerves...you seemed pretty confident and calm?
I made a video about the emotions you experience after your solo. Your goal has to be stronger than your doubts but your confidence can’t outweigh your risks. Athletes practice visualization. Pilots can do the same before a flight. That helped me.
Laurie Lindsey I didn’t find that video. Watched the video of the nerves before the solo. I’ll have to do some visualization to overcome it for sure. Thanks for your response
Laurie Lindsey found your video! I’m going to watch it today! Thanks
I always say "we". It's (at the very least) myself, the airplane, and the 'rock-in-my-pocket'.....so it's always "we".
Did you kiss the ground?? You did a great job!!
Yep! Thank you.
Bird carcasses 😊 Mmmmmm turkey.
why the stall warner on the take off? thats concerning lol
The Diamond likes to fly off the ground but will build speed quickly.
"We"... you and the plane
I still say WE when I’m alone. I think a lot of pilots do. Kinda funny though.
Random question, how tall are you, and do you use pillows to be more comfortable in the cockpit?
My landings improved when I boosted myself up more. I am 5' 4". The DA40 sits very low. I bought so many booster seats but they all smash down too much after sitting for a while. So I purchased Balance Pads from a Physical Therapy company. They are dense foam. I have one on the seat and one for the back. I cut out a notch so the stick would not bump it. Plus, since they are a rubbery foam, they don't slide like fabric.
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway I’m 5’6, will I have any issues ?
Are you flying a DA40?
@@LarjoskiFlyingAway haven’t started my lessons yet, just curious cause I’m self conscious about my height issue
I would say to go sit in the plane you are going to train in to see how comfortable you are. I like to see the cowling. You also have to be aware that your head is not too close to the ceiling either because of turbulence. I've come off my seat a few inches or so in rough air. Talk to your CFI to get the real deal and best situation for you. Also consider your rudder control and make sure you have correct adjustment there as well. These are just my personal preferences and I am not a CFI to give individual guidance, but let us know how it goes!
I probably hit them earlier, ha!
Can someone remind me why people in the tower have to talk fast like an auctioneer? Whats the hurry?
Because they have to. Busy airspace. After a while you get it. I have flown to less populated areas and they talk slower. Thanks for watching.
¿¿¿Calamari on the runway???
So when are we going to talk about that cherokee? 🙃
I flew the PA28 for one year until transitioning to the DA40. It was good to learn with the old round gauges and then the G1000.
Laurie Lindsey I was referring to the one that went silent on radio in the pattern , 😂 I just couldn’t take my mind off of it
I must say, that was very well done! The way you kept yourself together despite the nerves that kick in when a CFI leaves the plane was just great; all that hard work pays off. I did my solo at the beginning of the year and I was excited, nervous, and proud all in one, definitely something I will remember for the rest of my life.
BTW, I flew a DA-40 yesterday and it’s an incredible machine, still need to familiarize myself with it, can’t wait for more.
A lot of emotions happen during your first solo. I love flying the DA40. It was a little bit of an adjustment but once you know it’s character, it’s great. Congrats on your solo.