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RICK MARTIN
03-20-2005, 02:30 PM
Evening all,

Even though it has been a labor of love, it has been almost three years of patience and persistence. But as of yesterday morning I am finally alone, up in the air, in my own machine, that I built with my own two hands. VERY satisfying. And yes I'm being extra careful. But yeeeeeha!
I'm still just flying the runway and starting to do S-turns but it feels great. I've done about 60 cycles most with a gentle crosswind. Heck of a thermal on the north end of the runway but I'm taming it. Landings have been a lot easier than I expected. So I'm going to just keep at it until the turns feel good and my instructor, Dave Seace, says to "fly the pattern". Can you see my smile!!!!!
I hope all of you are happy and are doing well,
tlanders
03-20-2005, 02:54 PM
Great Rick!! I soloed the other day in too much wind and was a little hairy but it was great. Was in the air about a hour and shot 5 landings. Look forward to seeing you again. See you at BD!! Tell David I did it.
ben
03-20-2005, 03:33 PM
rick,
congrats pard and yes i see that smile lol lol, hope to meet at bensens days
scottessex
03-20-2005, 03:43 PM
Congrats Rick!!!!!!!!!

Are you going to be flying at BD's,?

It is quite a magical feeling isn't it.
GyroRon
03-20-2005, 03:50 PM
Good for you Rick! Maybe with some more pratice we can chase some cows together in a few weeks!
banaari
03-20-2005, 04:17 PM
Fantastic, Rick!
An inspiration to the rest of us. :)

cheers,
John (still battling the aluminium).
mcbirdman
03-20-2005, 04:52 PM
John, if Alluminum is a battle then 4130 is a War........ ;)
RICK MARTIN
03-20-2005, 06:09 PM
Thomas,
I had read your post from a couple of days ago. Dave, Greg & I were having lunch Saturday and I told him I had seen your news. From Dave and I - Awesome! Hope to see you at Bensen Days.
RICK MARTIN
03-20-2005, 06:19 PM
Ben, thanks! And yes, I'll look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks Scott. I'm going to try. Fortunately, I have spring break 3/25 to 4/3. Maybe that will be enough time. We'll see. After coming this far, I'm not going to do anything stupid. And yes, "magical" describes it well.

Ron, that would be awesome, but I'll be happy to just be going around the patch by then. Are Shannon and Kasey coming?

John, Keep up the fight!
gurkle
03-20-2005, 11:55 PM
Evening all,

Even though it has been a labor of love, it has been almost three years of patience and persistence. But as of yesterday morning I am finally alone, up in the air, in my own machine, that I built with my own two hands. VERY satisfying. And yes I'm being extra careful. But yeeeeeha!
I'm still just flying the runway and starting to do S-turns but it feels great. I've done about 60 cycles most with a gentle crosswind. Heck of a thermal on the north end of the runway but I'm taming it. Landings have been a lot easier than I expected. So I'm going to just keep at it until the turns feel good and my instructor, Dave Seace, says to "fly the pattern". Can you see my smile!!!!!
I hope all of you are happy and are doing well,

Congratulations Mr Martin, the joy of first solo is something you never forget.
Welcome to the air pilot, fly well, fly free, fly safe. As you look down from your lofty magic carpet know that you can do what most cant, YOU can FLY!
GyroRon
03-21-2005, 03:44 AM
Ben, thanks! And yes, I'll look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks Scott. I'm going to try. Fortunately, I have spring break 3/25 to 4/3. Maybe that will be enough time. We'll see. After coming this far, I'm not going to do anything stupid. And yes, "magical" describes it well.

Ron, that would be awesome, but I'll be happy to just be going around the patch by then. Are Shannon and Kasey coming?

John, Keep up the fight!

No shannon and Kasey are not coming.... :( She doesn't mind a day or two of fly ins but not a whole week!
Jimmy
03-21-2005, 05:35 PM
Congratulations Rick !!! I'll probably see you this Saturday at Wauchula.
RICK MARTIN
03-21-2005, 07:21 PM
Thanks Jimmy, I'll see you there.
Rotornut
03-22-2005, 12:14 AM
Now Ron, You know that you cannot chase the cows! Geez the farmers will be in a uproar. MJ :)

Way to go Rick. Glad to see that Smile. Be Safe, see you Saturday.
TLanders look forward to seeing you flying at BD Days.
Dean_Dolph
03-22-2005, 03:57 AM
Now Ron, You know that you cannot chase the cows! Geez the farmers will be in a uproar. MJ :)

Way to go Rick. Glad to see that Smile. Be Safe, see you Saturday.
TLanders look forward to seeing you flying at BD Days.Hey, M.J., how 'bout the 'gators?! I know that Anthony Spagnoleti got a rush out of it a few years ago. But, when my wife flew with Carol DeGraw she didn't want to get any closer than they were when Carol pointed one out to her.
MikeBoyette
03-22-2005, 06:49 AM
Rick,
Congradulations. I heard Dave had a extra blade tie down he gave you. I hope that works for Ya.
RICK MARTIN
03-22-2005, 02:53 PM
Thanks Mike. Yes I have it and it is fine. See you soon.
GyroRon
03-22-2005, 04:35 PM
Sounds like there is a story were not hearing!!! Come on Rick.... Tell all!
RICK MARTIN
03-22-2005, 06:00 PM
Ron, I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question? What made you think there was a story you're not hearing?