First Solo

March 17, 2004 by · Leave a Comment
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I solo’ed an airplane for the first time today!

For those who don’t know, this is a huge step for a student pilot, where your instructor signs your student license allowing you to fly alone for practice and eventually for things like required cross-country trips.

The story of the solo is at this page: My First Solo

This link takes you directly to the pictures: Pictures from Solo

Woo hoo!

Growing Old

March 17, 2004 by · Leave a Comment
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I was just on the phone talking to my mother (to tell her about my solo flight below).

She called my younger brother on his birthday a week ago. She told him that he was making her feel old.

Brother: “Why?”
Mom: “Because I have a son who’s 32 years old.”
Brother: “I hate to tell you this, but I’m 33 years old.”

True story!