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  1. 11th March 09, 01:46 PM #1
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    First Solo on Another Type


    After I obtained my Private Pilot Licence on the Cessna 152 two seat trainer plane, I went on to fly the Piper Cherokee low wing four seater. Over the years I have occasionally flown the four seat Cessna 172 under supervision but today I finally took the step of getting checked out solo on type. After some circuits, the instructor stepped out and I went off and flew some more circuits solo. This is the obligatory pilot with plane shot after the flight.
    G-BLHJ is a Cessna F172P, assembled at Reims in France in 1983.
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    Thumbs up Congrats

    Well done Laddie, yer mammy must be proud. Seriously, I have been talking about taking flying lessons for years, you have inspired me to investigate availability,costs etc. Who says you can't teach an ol dog new tricks.
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    Congratulations !!! You must be thrilled. I see by the smile you are. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
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    Well done!

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    Congrats Alex, that must have been fun! I miss flying.
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    Very well done sir!! And kilted to boot!!
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    Congratulations!
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    Well done Alex!
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    Hooray for Alex!
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    Congratulations Alex. That photo says it all. I had the same grin when I picked up my Private Pilots license in 1984. However, I did it the opposite of you. I couldn't fit in a 152 (I'm 6'3" 210lbs.) I started out in a Piper Warrior. Due to scheduling conflicts, I ended up soloing in an Archer (great airplane, it's 20hp heavier than the Warrior.) After I picked up my ticket, I cross trained in the 172.

    So what's next? Are you going to start on the Instrument rating or just enjoy VFR for awhile?
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