sapperleader Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 Got my first Solo! Simple pickup, hover taxi 300 yards, 180* right peddle turn, hover taxi back, 180* left peddle turn, and set down. Had to take it back to the barn right after for fuel and CFI had to leave for his regular job. One thing a few others have pointed out which I was not prepared for but should have anticipated was the change in flight character due to no CFI. My CFI is a big guy and without him at take off the helo reacted in a way it never had before and startled me. The CFI never mentioned the change to me as well. Once I got it stabilized and got a feel for the new attitude all was ok. Looking forward to the next one. Quote
slick1537 Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 Congrats! I can't wait to solo myself. Just got to lock in my approaches and autos and I think they will send me on my way. Quote
Paisley Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) Send me a chunk of your T-shirt. Edited October 10, 2007 by Paisley Quote
icqa Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 Congrats! It's a scary yet unbelievable experience. Wait until you fly cross country solo. Quote
BOATFIXERGUY Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 Good Job! As a side note: I wish more CFI's would remember to instruct their students on the weight change and what to expect. I've seen students unprepared for this and damage aircraft. After you've been flying a while, you won't even notice changes in passenger weights either being there or not. You automatically compensate for it without even thinking about it. But in training, its a huge deal. Enjoy your enw career! john Quote
montu Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 I just soloed yesterday and I know what you mean. My instructor was nice enough to let me know about the weight changes. Congrats Man. Jordan Quote
sapperleader Posted October 11, 2007 Author Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for all the positive feedback, i really do appreciate it!! I flew today and one of the things we did to help my confidence was for the CFI to induce unexpected attitudes and have me to react to them and regain positive control. For instance; pushing in lots of extra right peddle while I was already making a right peddle turn, pulling power, or manipulating throttle, while I was making a peddle turn. The drill really helped my confidence in recovering from unexpected flight changes and stabilizing my self. Quote
Goldy Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for all the positive feedback, i really do appreciate it!! I flew today and one of the things we did to help my confidence was for the CFI to induce unexpected attitudes and have me to react to them and regain positive control. For instance; pushing in lots of extra right peddle while I was already making a right peddle turn, pulling power, or manipulating throttle, while I was making a peddle turn. The drill really helped my confidence in recovering from unexpected flight changes and stabilizing my self. I think the best thing a student can do right when he starts solo flight is go out WITH A CFI and catch some wind. In a R22..maybe 15 to 20 knot winds...a lil heavier ship, maybe 20-25.....get used to being blown around, landing or hovering crosswind and downwind. If you havent done it a few times first, it can get away from you on a XC solo flight...rather experience it first with some help on board than have it hit you by yourself.... Good luck on your next flight... Goldy Quote
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