There are many self-induced stresses on the student prior to
solo. The student begins to worry about it never happening, the
cost, how others have done it sooner, and a thousand doubts. As
a student your forget that the instructor wants you to solo, also.
Flying as often as you can just prior to solo is a big help. Time
spent getting appropriate dual is better use of time and money
than scary solo.
A student can help his own situation by treating every pre-solo
dual as though it were going to be a solo. Take responsibility
for all communications and decisions. Make your own go-around
decisions. By making your own decisions you will be able to show
the instructor that you are ready to solo.
Before a student is endorsed for solo he must show both knowledge
and compliance with FAR Part 91. He must have the required papers
and endorsements of flight and ground training as required by
FAR Part 61.87. Solo becomes possible only when the student is
proficient. There is no time requirement nor should the student
have misconceptions as to time producing proficiency.
Being proficient means that the student can fly the aircraft
so as to stabilize climbs, level, and descents. He uses flaps
and trim to secure optimum performance. While flying he is able
to position the aircraft appropriately in the pattern and safely
on the runway. He must understand and correctly respond to ATC
communications. He can accommodate The proficient student has
his priorities in order, i.e.; fly the plane, navigate, communicate.
when in doubt, go around.
You and the instructor will know when you are ready for solo.
On the 'day' you will fly three touch and go's or full stops (your
option) and a go-around. If they go well the instructor will direct
you to the base of the tower. The paper work will be completed.
The instructor will go into the tower. You will proceed to the
runway and make three touch and go's or full stop landings. Now
taxi to the East ramp, it's over.
Soloing is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that
you will always remember. It is a milestone but the best is yet
to come.
Your First Solo
There are many self-induced stresses on the student prior to
solo. The student begins to worry about it never happening, the
cost, how others have done it sooner, and a thousand doubts. As
a student you forget that the instructor wants you to solo, also.
Flying as often as you can just prior to solo is a big help. Time
spent getting appropriate dual is better use of time and money
than scary solo.
A student can help his own situation by treating every pre-solo
dual as though it were going to be a solo. Take responsibility
for all communications and decisions. Make your own go-around
decisions. By making your own decisions you will be able to show
the instructor that you are ready to solo.
Before a student is endorsed for solo he must show both knowledge
and compliance with FAR Part 91. He must have the required papers
and endorsements of flight and ground training as required by
FAR Part 61.87. Solo becomes possible only when the student is
proficient. There is no time requirement nor should the student
have misconceptions as to time producing proficiency.
Being proficient means that the student can fly the aircraft
so as to stabilize climbs, level, and descents. He uses flaps
and trim to secure optimum performance. While flying he is able
to position the aircraft appropriately in the pattern and safely
on the runway. He must understand and correctly respond to ATC
communications. He can accommodate The proficient student has
his priorities in order, i.e.; fly the plane, navigate, communicate.
when in doubt, go around.
You and the instructor will know when you are ready for solo.
On the 'day' you will fly three touch and go's or full stops (your
option) and a go-around. If they go well the instructor will direct
you to the base of the tower. The paper work will be completed.
The instructor will go into the tower. You will proceed to the
runway and make three touch and go's or full stop landings. Now
taxi to the East ramp, it's over.
Soloing is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that
you will always remember. It is a milestone but the best is yet
to come.
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