First solo today. 10 years after buying plans and a small load of aluminium

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Comment by Martin Bima on November 3, 2013 at 12:57am

And thanks to everyone for their wisdom and encouragement, both here and matronix, and RAA people at Lyncrest in Winnipeg Canada.

Comment by Martin Bima on November 3, 2013 at 12:54am

First five hours were with an instructor. He took the first half of the first flight, including the take off, slow flight, pre stall, turns and first landing. I took the stick for the remainder as he coached me through the specific charcteristics. My previous flying was two years ago in a 172. previous to that was 15 hours of Citabria time 11 years ago.

I was very happy to have an experienced pilot with me. Not that the plane handles badly, just so very differently. 

Comment by Daniel C Hall on November 2, 2013 at 9:48pm

Way to go Martin!! 

Comment by David Long on November 2, 2013 at 7:20pm

Can't wait to get there myself.  Your success is a great positive influence for us all.  Fly on and be safe.  Did you do the first flight yourself?

Comment by Chris Barker on November 2, 2013 at 7:04pm

Congrats, you done a great job, hope you have may hour of enjoyable flying.

Comment by Bob McDonald on November 2, 2013 at 6:41pm

Congrats on 1st flight

Comment by Mendes & Jair on November 2, 2013 at 6:02pm

Congratulation, I see that the time was not obstacle to your dream...now enjoy it...

Comment by Daniel Niendorff on November 2, 2013 at 5:24pm
Congratulations on your solo! Can't wait until I get mine done.....
Comment by Johann G. Johannsson on November 2, 2013 at 5:00pm
Congratulations on your solo. A 10 year wait is well worth it, don't you think?
May you enjoy the next 10 years flying.
Comment by KEVIN OCONNOR on November 2, 2013 at 4:47pm

Way to go 10yrs and you kept the faith,congrats

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