First SOLO

[DesertFox4]

Congrats Patrick. It's pretty cool to look over in the other seat and see.......
NO ONE!!!

It's a real sense of accomplishment to solo an airplane for the very first time and bring it back AND show your instructor that it still has all the important parts still attached.

As we all are, I know your instructor is proud of you too.

Thanks for letting all us old guys relive that very important day in our aviation lives again through your post.

Enjoy every flight.

[Av8r_Sed]

Good Job Phintz! Did they cut off your shirt tail? I've still got mine after 23 years.

[Paul Z]

They stapled mine to the FBO wall. Some developer purchased the airport, and they leveled the airport. I tried getting my shirt tail back, but never could coordinate meeting with the developer.

[jdmcbean]

CONGRATS! You'll never forget it!

[Dave S]

Patrick,

We were camping out west for the last 2 1/2 weeks and I just now found out about your accomplishment. I want to congratulate you on this important event even If I am a few days late.

Did you notice how your Kitfox climbs with just yourself on board?

I know you will keep at it and get your certificate soon

Sincerely,

Dave S

[phintz]

Patrick,

We were camping out west for the last 2 1/2 weeks and I just now found out about your accomplishment. I want to congratulate you on this important event even If I am a few days late.

Did you notice how your Kitfox climbs with just yourself on board?

I know you will keep at it and get your certificate soon

Sincerely,

Dave S

Hey there Man!!! Yes I did, It jumped off the ground indeed. I remembered people talking about that and I thought of it just before I lifted off!!! It was a great feeling!