First Glider Solo

My first solo flight in a glider. Due to a weather front moving in, this was a quick solo in an old (older than I am) Schweitzer 2-22. I had 7.5 hours (23 flights) of training before this flight.

Two flights after this one they threw me into a Schweitzer 1-26. It seems my instructors were a bit more confident in my abilities than I was!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• glider
• solo
• pilot
• flying
• sailplane

[jetfueller]

Perfect landing for a first solo flight. How long was the first solo flight?

[KFTZ]

@jetfueller

Thanks!

A weather front was coming in so the flight was pretty short at ~ 10 min.

[jetfueller]

@KFTZ Yeah I noticed the front when you turned to land, the blue skies were fading fast. Looking forward to soloing myself soon. I guess after three years you have lots of experience behind you now.

[KFTZ]

@jetfueller

I don't know about "lots" but I do have a glider license now.

[BCGliders]

Im 14 and´I´m fliying solo next weekend :)

[KFTZ]

@BCGliders Good luck!



[laxgoalie0519]

i soled today after 18 flights. nice landing

[jetfueller]

@ConnorAlves I guess I'm not too late at 66 then. That makes me feel a lot better.

[KFTZ]

I stand corrected

[Rolandhinio]

@KFTZ

Yeah but I live in the UK :) and it's 16 here