Originally Posted by
tpaRob
Just wanted to share my solo that I went on today.
Went over some presolo stuff on the ground with no firm solo date. After some practice landings my instructor jumped out and stood on the taxiway while I took off. I thought they were supposed to have a radio to talk me down.
12.8 hrs before... 13.8 hours after. 2 touch and go's and 1 full stop. It seemed like I was up there for more than an hour.
Also passed my written 2 weeks ago with a 90%.
Flying out of KVDF in Tampa.
If you thought that he or she was supposed to "talk you down" via the radio, you weren't briefed well enough. I used to tell me students that I'd have the hand held radio with me but I wouldn't say anything and didn't expect them to talk to me over the radio.
But congratulations, its an amazing and refreshing feeling isn't it! Best of luck to you!