FIRST SOLO!!

[scottessex]

Well I Finally did it! After startingf out the day with some crow hops, and flying down the runway a few times, Steve Mcgowan, landed his trainer and motioned me to follow him around the pattern. So I just followed Steve. Nice easy turns and back on the runway. WOW! What a feeling!
I went back up about 3 more times, staying up for around 15-20 min each time, just getting the feel for the machine. Went home early evening, tired and sunburned, A GREAT day to remember! ;D

[Aussie_Paul]

Good on you Scott. Aussie Paul.

[StanFoster]

Scott: Way to go....its a rush isnt it? ;D

[CLS447]

Alright Scott! Way to go! Take it slow & easy.

[GyroRon]

Congrats Scott. :D feels so good doesn't it! now John Stevens owes you a steak dinner. enjoy it.

[Screw]

I owe him alot more than a steak dinner. You guys should have seen his face the after he soloed. He smiled so hard all day, I thought he was gonna cause facial damage. I'm so happy that both he and I were able to solo before Steve left.

Because of our training, Scott and I have become close friends and flying bonds are some of the strongest. I really value our friendship and hope to see him again soon.

John-

[Heron]

Good job guys! Where are the Big Grin Pics?
That is not sunburn that is McGowan Tan!
Heron

[ToddP]

Great News Scott!

Nothing quite like that feeling.

Congratulations

[scottessex]

Thanks Guys! Definately a High point in my life, a day I will never forget! I'm still gettin' buterflys just thinking about it! :D


I just wanted to add, Steve is one hell of a nice guy, and one hell of a good instructor, I hope those guys in Arizona treat him good!

That John Stevens is a nice fellow too. :D

[stuart]

It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Scott has really helped all of Steve's students with their gyros; I know that without Scott and Steve's help mine would not be flying now. Thanks and congratulations Scott.

[barnstorm2]

Congratulations!! ;D


I have put 35 hours in the air since I soloed in the fall last year and it is still just as magic if not more so now that I can relax a little.

Are you going for a Private Lsc or just staying ultralight?

Good to see you got a picture of your solo flight.

Sue Goldsberry and Greg Spicola were on hand to take pictures on my first day.

[scottessex]

I just wish I would have been able to help you out more Stuart.
Stuart, George, John, plus all the other guys that would show up, really a nice group of folks, Fun to hang out with, I am going to miss that alot. :(

I am going to stay ultralight for awhile, but eventually I will want to get the lisence.

If everything goes well "this time" on the new house, I will be able to fly right out of the front yard.

The picture was not planned, it was just a bonus that Jim Basile had his camera and was going to take some pics of me crow-hopping. :D

I can't wait to go flying again, I am going to do a very thorough pre-flight, and give everything a good once over check next time I get down to Macon. I need to pick up a Hobbs meter also, so I can keep track of my flight hours. The flight seemed almost magical, still hard to believe I have actually done it. So Cool!

[Harry_S.]

Beautiful Scott. Enjoy every minute!!

[joeheli]

Nice, I can wait for my time!

[ben]

way to go scott

[jucie]

Parabéns, Scott!

[scottessex]

I went back and checked my calander, and I got my first ride from Steve, at Bensen days last year, I looked at the dates on the calander and it was EXACTLY One year to the day from my first ride to my first solo! March 28-03 ride, March 28-04 solo! How cool is that?!

[ventana7]

Scott,

Congratulations on your solo.

Steve must have been a great person to learn from. I met him at Benson Days and had a sore stomach from laughing so hard while sitting next to him at the banquet- what a character.

Rob

[Harry_S.]

Congrats!!

[Chuck_Ellsworth]

Scott :

Good on you, you only get to do that once.

Enjoy.

Chuck Ellsworth

[StanFoster]

Scott: Congratulations !!! Isnt it a rush?

[scottessex]

Yeah quite a fantanstic feeling, And yes Rob, Steve is as nice of a person as you will ever meet. He really goes out of his way to help his students, working on thier gyro's, test flying them, etc. He is just a great guy, plus he keeps training fun!

I am going to go to Macon and fly some more tomorrow, I love it! I am still staying around the airport, I have not ventured out of the airport area yet, But I will with time, and as I get more comfortable.