I grew up in an aviation family and the first thing I will say that a airplane does not fly itself and the first solo of any pilot is the greatest accomplishment of any one regardless of who you are!! Great video...just love it!! It is the most greatest thing ever to experience. To be in complete control of your life and space in 3 dimensions is only a few will ever know or better put, even want to know, some don't care....the skill of flight even in its simple forum from a training Cessna is something only the very few will ever learn. OK, Alaska has a greater need but about the lower states...aviation should be a skill that is just as important than driving a vehicle on the ground in my opinion.
I just had my first solo today!!! I remember critiquing all of my landings and frequently saying “oh my god I’m flying a plane.” I was pretty hysterical too lol
I just watched this video (5 years late) and I have to say you smiling and laughing at the end was awesome !!! That really made my day. If your still flying you must be 1 awesome pilot and I would love to go for a flight with you. Bo
Inspired sir! I had ideas of learning about 10 yrs but let the idea fade. Just randomly met a pilot while waiting for service in Home Depot last week and he re-inspired me to pursue it. I know it's work and study, but I'm sure I can do it! Thanks and God bless!
For this to be his first solo and he apparently having fun like he's doing says one thing......dude is an extremely confident guy. By far the best solo video I've watched so far.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. My first solo was in 2002, and I wasn't even half as confident as this dude was.
Great video!!!! Brought back memories for me!!! MY FIRST SOLO WAS A BLUR...IT HAPPENED SO FAST I DIDN'T WANT TO LAND:)) IT'S GOOD TO HAVE A GOOD FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR!! HAPPY FLYING!!! 🇺🇸
Hell yeah, brother. I've been appealing my 3rd class for a year and a half (the FAA hates service connected anything), so hopefully I'll be getting into the air soon. Congratulations to you, though!
Thats an awesome video and you flew great especially with those few bumps on the one go around. The best is your reaction when you finish. That is the expression of true happiness and accomplishment. True Dreamers do come true!!!!! Good Job
Ok... So I'm YEARS late to the party.. But I have to say.. WELL DONE! I had the same feelings when I had my solo! I was thinking, left closed traffic, but you should be watching your right too. Not so much on the first pattern, but you started to on the second pattern.. I TOTALLY get that man!! And Yes! You can fly a plane!! haha!! I'm sure you have a TON of hours by now, but hey... I just saw this for the first time in October of 2020! So lets just say, that this brought an enormous amount of joy for me to watch. Very Belated CONGRATS to you Sir!! :-)
Brother I truly love this just found your page and we are in the beginning stages and seeing you at it the way you are my man it’s truly inspiring. Keep on posting
Ive been looking for another pilot with energy too! I was thinking about doing it myself too since there isnt any.. I was happy for him.. i cant wait to i officiay fly on my own too. Its motivational.
Your facial expressions were great...they reflected your confidence! I remember my first solo (1979). I'm sure my facial expressions were horrible as that seat cushion was sucked up in my fanny! Good job, Carl!
You put a smile on my face the more you laughed and said, "I landed three times." I'm taking Sport Pilot lessons in April. Thanks for this video. I needed it.
Just seen your video, congratulation!!!! My brother. Yes, You can fly a plane. Take it to next level of your life. You can do this. Get it all and do it all. When you first started out, I knew you had it in you to do this..
Great video and landings. The apprehension and then the joy on your face was priceless. I saw only one issue with the video. That was when you CFI disembarked the plane you should have turned the engine off for her safety. Even though you were on the breaks and she was walking away from the prop there is always the what if. My CFI stressed this over and over with me, you should never trust the breaks or the people on the tarmac.
Good vid bro. I've been trying to fly for years. No cash flow. But, glad to see another pilot get his wings. Enjoy. Hope to see more videos of your flights. Good luck
Love videos first solos. Can I make one unsolicited suggestion. After you land on the touch and go, before you takeoff, visually check to make sure that flaps did come up. If for some reason they didn't, and you try to takeoff with full flaps...you're screwed. Cool video.
That moment you realize you just flew a plane by yourself. Priceless. Great video.
I love your laugh towards the end, makes the world a better place. Nice video
Instagram @dr.truesdale, thanks
I grew up in an aviation family and the first thing I will say that a airplane does not fly itself and the first solo of any pilot is the greatest accomplishment of any one regardless of who you are!! Great video...just love it!! It is the most greatest thing ever to experience. To be in complete control of your life and space in 3 dimensions is only a few will ever know or better put, even want to know, some don't care....the skill of flight even in its simple forum from a training Cessna is something only the very few will ever learn. OK, Alaska has a greater need but about the lower states...aviation should be a skill that is just as important than driving a vehicle on the ground in my opinion.
Seeing your excitement after the last landing makes me that much more excited to start my own aviation journey in just a few weeks.
I just had my first solo today!!! I remember critiquing all of my landings and frequently saying “oh my god I’m flying a plane.” I was pretty hysterical too lol
Smooth take off. Fantastic Solo. You didn't really want to land.
Thanks for sharing.
I cant wait to start training 😁
Renee Perron when do you start?!
How much it run you..10k?
Did you ever start since you made this comment 4 years ago?
You are such a positive nice person it makes me happy when I see people like you good flying!!.
Congratulations!!! That pure excitement and joy you have at the end of the video inspires me to get out there and do this for myself.
Thanks a lot. It really is amazing.
True Dreamer how hard was it to understand radio communication with tower
True Dreamer The Who you are what do you want and what do you want to do ??
@@FloralExperiencescom thats right, there is a good app for communication called Sporty's check it out. follow me @dr.truesdale on instragram
Where are you at now? PPL and what - instrument rating?
Congradulations
I know it's a few years late but Congrats. Just saw your video and great job. You look so proud at the end. Loved it!
8:54 "Im flying a plane" lol hilarious. Good Job 👍😀
I just watched this video (5 years late) and I have to say you smiling and laughing at the end was awesome !!! That really made my day. If your still flying you must be 1 awesome pilot and I would love to go for a flight with you.
Bo
Congratulations!!! You Radio Calls were great. Very clear and concise.
My first solo was almost 40 years ago and hearing your CFI say that gave me chills.. Congrats!!
Bro, I just watched this for the first time and feel the elation! Late Congrats Carl. Thinking about going for mine here at 45 but 2020 says hold up.
I'm gonna start my journey in 2022 after I've saved up more money...
Loved your confidence. Great job! Loved the laugh like some of the others mentioned. You make it look easy. Take Care and Happy Flying Sir.
I love watching first solo's. The never get old and you never forget yours
Inspired sir! I had ideas of learning about 10 yrs but let the idea fade. Just randomly met a pilot while waiting for service in Home Depot last week and he re-inspired me to pursue it. I know it's work and study, but I'm sure I can do it! Thanks and God bless!
The pure joy on your face man. Congrats. Enjoyed watching!!!
🎉 congrads great landing
awesome job....your laugh at the end says it all....congrats man...something i always wanted to do but work is always in the way....great video
For this to be his first solo and he apparently having fun like he's doing says one thing......dude is an extremely confident guy. By far the best solo video I've watched so far.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. My first solo was in 2002, and I wasn't even half as confident as this dude was.
Great video!!!! Brought back memories for me!!! MY FIRST SOLO WAS A BLUR...IT HAPPENED SO FAST I DIDN'T WANT TO LAND:)) IT'S GOOD TO HAVE A GOOD FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR!! HAPPY FLYING!!! 🇺🇸
Hell yeah, brother. I've been appealing my 3rd class for a year and a half (the FAA hates service connected anything), so hopefully I'll be getting into the air soon. Congratulations to you, though!
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing someone succeed at accomplishing his dreams! Very uplifting.
Thats an awesome video and you flew great especially with those few bumps on the one go around. The best is your reaction when you finish. That is the expression of true happiness and accomplishment. True Dreamers do come true!!!!! Good Job
when you said I can fly and Your happiness after it literally made my day.. Im proud for you.. Good job man..
That lady CFI had done a great job. I am impressed , you are cool calm and collected.
Thanks for sharing man! I just got my solo endorsement yesterday and can’t wait!!!
Ok... So I'm YEARS late to the party.. But I have to say.. WELL DONE! I had the same feelings when I had my solo!
I was thinking, left closed traffic, but you should be watching your right too. Not so much on the first pattern, but you started to on the second pattern..
I TOTALLY get that man!! And Yes! You can fly a plane!! haha!!
I'm sure you have a TON of hours by now, but hey... I just saw this for the first time in October of 2020!
So lets just say, that this brought an enormous amount of joy for me to watch.
Very Belated CONGRATS to you Sir!! :-)
the excitement on that last landing is priceless!!! great job man!!
Great video, thanks. Brings back memories.
Ran across your video today I must say I truly enjoyed!! Blue Skies and Blessings to you.
Love It, Love It, Love It. Welcome to the club young man!
I relived my first solo while watching you holding back and then letting out the excitement.
Dude Cracks me up.. Big Smile the whole time watching this.. HAHAHAHAHA.. Congrats
Great job man! So exciting watching you do your first solo! Can’t wait to do mine, starting flight training real soon!
Look out Johnathan Kim, I'm commin' for ya!!! Just as soon as I finish S.E.A.L school !! LOL
Seriously, congrats! Great work sir!
"Flying a plane by myself " made us smile. We both remember that feeling. Second only to our son being born.
“Flying a plane by myself”. Started cracking up there man. Great job 🎉
Brother I truly love this just found your page and we are in the beginning stages and seeing you at it the way you are my man it’s truly inspiring. Keep on posting
Ive been looking for another pilot with energy too! I was thinking about doing it myself too since there isnt any..
I was happy for him.. i cant wait to i officiay fly on my own too. Its motivational.
Your facial expressions were great...they reflected your confidence! I remember my first solo (1979). I'm sure my facial expressions were horrible as that seat cushion was sucked up in my fanny! Good job, Carl!
Sweet, l can't seem to get the smile off my face. Good job!
Best feeling ever. I've just completed my solo consolidation! Good luck with the future.
You put a smile on my face the more you laughed and said, "I landed three times." I'm taking Sport Pilot lessons in April. Thanks for this video. I needed it.
Awesome! Good 1st solo. I remember doing that, 43 years ago. You won't forget it.
You did awesome 👏 I loved that last landing!!! A it was cool watching what you were watching in the reflection of your sunglasses 😎. God bless you
This really motivates me!
Let Nothing hold you back...
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Your laughter is so contagious!!
Great job and you speak so clearly on the radio.
Awesome... I know this is a few years old but it's a great video!! Congrats on your accomplishments!
Great job man. I wish I was able to solo. I have a hard time figuring out communication with the tower and ground. Can't seem to get it down lol
Congratulations. Nice job. You look very relaxed.
Like a natural. Thanks for sharing.
WAY TO GO!!!!! I was going to have my first solo today but alas, Poseidon had other ideas. Oh well. ONWARD!
Just seen your video, congratulation!!!! My brother. Yes, You can fly a plane. Take it to next level of your life. You can do this. Get it all and do it all. When you first started out, I knew you had it in you to do this..
Nice looking aircraft and nice flying.
Love this video. Congratulations!
Wow that was great, I am just starting my lessons for my PPL. All my children are grown and this is my time to go for dream
Excellent solo flight! Congrats1
I'm happy to see a brotha flying an plane. I haven't done it in a while. Congrats!
Great video and landings. The apprehension and then the joy on your face was priceless. I saw only one issue with the video. That was when you CFI disembarked the plane you should have turned the engine off for her safety. Even though you were on the breaks and she was walking away from the prop there is always the what if. My CFI stressed this over and over with me, you should never trust the breaks or the people on the tarmac.
*I love watching these videos!! Congrats on your solo!!* a day no pilot will ever forget(:
Well done Sir, well done ! Congrats!
Surgeon, Pilot, now all you need is to race vintage Ferraris and you'll be a regular Tomas Crown!
Congrats man!!! Awesome!!!!
Good vid bro. I've been trying to fly for years. No cash flow. But, glad to see another pilot get his wings. Enjoy. Hope to see more videos of your flights. Good luck
Congratulations! Great job.👍
Enjoyed the true laugh at the end. Congratulations.
Congrats man. Nice landing.
Great job!! Great accomplishment!! laughter says it all..
Can say for sure I was not this confident for sure. Awesome job on your solo
Congrats! That is a big deal. Nice job!
Amazing!! Congratulations on an incredible achievement
Congrats on your 1st solo. 👊🙏
This is absolutely awesome. I'm right behind you in a few more days
Congratulations to you! I look forward to the day I begin my training!!!!
I know this was like 4 years ago but nice job ! brings back memories fo sho
Hell yeah man I hope to solo in the next couple weeks.. Looked great!
Love how excited he is! It feels good to accomplish something like that...
Job well done sir well done you should be and deserve to be excited
I like how you talk. It’s not all fast and jumbled it’s simple and easy.👍🏾
Was łooking for the Big House. Well done! Come up to Romeo and take me up!
Love videos first solos. Can I make one unsolicited suggestion. After you land on the touch and go, before you takeoff, visually check to make sure that flaps did come up. If for some reason they didn't, and you try to takeoff with full flaps...you're screwed. Cool video.
I can vouch for that. I took off, then noticed the full flaps, retracted them, and abruptly landed again.
why what would happen mate...I have no idea about aviation
Congrats man! I feel your joy!
Female flight instructor and African American Pilot. I'm proud of you both.
Flying the plane with the taco meat out. LMAO.
Plenty of woman we just like seeing our brothers out there getting it done
I only noticed when reading this comment.
Christopher Freeman why
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Happy for you man. Looked like a great experience and milestone.
Congratulations! (And great job!)
Great job, congratulations on the solo!!
Congrats I'm proud of you great video
Congrats... Nice solo man, but you really should try cheering up a little... Infectious laugh for sure... Good luck on future flights...
Good job and well done "Captain" :-)
Great job man!
Love this video! Hope you continued and got your PPL.
Felt like i was right there with ya. Great job!
Excellent video...
Great video!
I'm taking my first solo next week!
Good job man!! I envy you!!
Good job your a bright young man