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03-14-2008 | 07:03 PM

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SaltyDog

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From: Leftof longitudinal

CONRATULATIONS! I still clearly remember mine 30 years ago. It was exhilirating. Enjoy a safe career of slipping earthly bonds.<g>

03-14-2008 | 09:25 PM

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Did you get your shirt cut? Do they still do that anymore? I did it to my students and laughed how sweaty the back of the shirt was due to nerves

I remember getting mine cut off. I had no idea and I loved that shirt. Oh well, so worth it. I also remember sweating all over the yoke and wiping my hands on my legs. Congrats and keep at it, it is well worth it.

03-14-2008 | 11:37 PM

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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!

03-15-2008 | 02:08 AM

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N0315

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Really? So why do a lot of logbooks have them under one heading? Interesting.

Either way, loggable or not, you WERE the PIC and congrats.

03-15-2008 | 03:52 AM

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From: Student Pilot

Did you solo in a 172? Were you nervous? At any rate, congratulations. Much success.

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03-15-2008 | 01:36 PM

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tpaRob -

Hope it was everything that you had hoped it would be. What a thrill! That was an exciting and special time - but I believe that there are many just as exciting times ahead of you!

USMCFLYR

03-15-2008 | 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by N0315

Really? So why do a lot of logbooks have them under one heading? Interesting.

Either way, loggable or not, you WERE the PIC and congrats.

I don't know why logbooks have both under one heading. 1 of my logbooks has two different columns: 1 for PIC and 1 for SOLO, and my other logbook has 1 for PIC and nothing for SOLO (but you can write it in because there are 2 heading columns that are blank).