thrilsekr Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Follow the link and you will see footage on my first solo flight. This morning I finally got to take the R22 Helicopter up alone. I was quite nervous, but completely confident as well.My instructor didn't get my first take off (probably too busy keeping his fingers crossed). So, you will see my first landing and second take off. I edited it down to just those two clips, but if you want to see more, I also uploaded the full video. My mother always said that if you keep making that face it will stick that way. Hopefully this one will. Grinning from ear to ear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrop Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Congratulations...hope you enjoyed the ride and many more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawler Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Congrats .. , always a great time .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copter doctor Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohman Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those first couple takeoff's and landings while solo in an R22 are completely nerve wracking. Without the extra 150 or so pounds that are normally in the left seat, I remember feeling like I was pushing the cyclic into the glass trying to compensate. Good times. Great video, and congratulations on the first solo! ohman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks like you did great...good control for your first solo. You've obviously been practicing !! Good Luck in your training, Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandace Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very Nice! Congratulations! Kandace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe1 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Smooth! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badz32 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Congrat's!! very well done. Not that i would know, but it looked very well done. (J/K) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sweet! Well done! Looked better than my hover solo! I was scared to death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlerpilot Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Nice steady hand Thrilsekr. Looks like you've got the 'less is more' thing figured out. Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorrodent Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Follow the link and you will see footage on my first solo flight. This morning I finally got to take the R22 Helicopter up alone. I was quite nervous, but completely confident as well.My instructor didn't get my first take off (probably too busy keeping his fingers crossed). So, you will see my first landing and second take off. I edited it down to just those two clips, but if you want to see more, I also uploaded the full video. My mother always said that if you keep making that face it will stick that way. Hopefully this one will. Grinning from ear to ear... Congratulations!! My grin has never left since that time. Enjoy the training ahead. Cheers Rotorrodent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin DBC Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Congrats! That's the best feeling in the world, isn't it? J- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopperjess Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Gratz! I remember my first solo. Scared to death. I remember how quiet the cockpit got (Even when I was floating around long beach airport). I remember looking over and not seeing my instructor but I could still hear him yelling at me in my head lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge36 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Nice! I've always wished I'd had a video recorder for my first solo... especially since it seemed like it was the windiest day of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADRidge Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Congratulations, man. That's quite an accomplishment! It only gets better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Good job, just a little forward cyclic to make it better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilsekr Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks, folks. You all have been great for helping me out with my newbie questions, and just reading all the stuff that gets talked about on here.Got to do my second solo this weekend. I think my first was actually better. There was a bit more wind this time, so it was a bit more twitchy. It is amazing how much difference 160lbs can make. Was giving it a bit too much forward cyclic this time, and kept wanting to scoot forward on take off. I think the stress of fighting the wind was making me a bit more stiff, so was over controlling a bit especially when having tailwind. However, I Feel pretty confident that when the zombies attack I will be able to safely get the heck out of dodge with one lucky friend of mine.Still have a long ways to go. Just taking it one hours at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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