Originally Posted by
N0315
This is something you'll never forget. The first time you left and had to do it all on your own. I do believe this make you a pilot now, right? First PIC time.
Just had a thorough debate about this with an MEI class, airline captain & instructor, and input from the FAA. Before getting a private pilots license, it can only be logged as "solo" not PIC.
But yes, I remember my first solo. I specifically remember climbing out while on upwind, I looked at the right seat and couldn't believe that my instructor wasn't there. It was great.
Great job and good luck!
