In Training

[tonymcg]

Hi folks,

 

I've been lurking about in this forum for a few months now and it's about time I said "hello!". I've wanted to fly for a looong time but have been scared off by the cost. About 6 months ago I saw an ad in the local paper advertising a TIF at Tooradin and I thought "I can afford that!"

 

Well I've now completed about 17 hours in the J160's at Tooradin and absolutely loving the experience. The first take off was a real buzz, the first unassisted landing that didn't leave a divot in the runway was soooo satisfying, I can only imagine what it'll be like to complete my first solo. Very exciting, somewhat scary. Can't be far away now.

 

Logging into the forum is a daily must-do, to catch up on the latest news and views, jokes and pics from the friendly and knowledgeable members.

 

Ian, you do a monumental job putting this web site together for all of us, can't wait for the rollout of the new version in a few days time.

 

Cheers,

 

Tony

 

 

[Ultralights]

dont worry, you will NEVER forget the first solo. i remember mine like it was yesterday, 6 am, Bankstown airport, in a piper warrior.. i was so happy i was laughing all they way downwind , and looking at the empty seat beside me..... and laughed all they way back to pick up my instructor.......

 

 

[Geoff]

31 OCT 79 6/45 amin the Tomahawk 27 years app 1000hs was but yesterday never to be forgotten, Have fun Tony.

 

 

[Guest bateo]

Welcome,

 

First solo in a Cessna 150 61 model.. Thinking to myself, wow this is it, listening to the engine hum away.. On downwind, in deep thought doing my routine checks, making sure I havent forgotten anything, going over them 3 times to make sure.. then thinking to myself S#$% now I have to land the thing!!!

 

Wow what a day, you will not forget it mate..

 

 

[Yenn]

Welcome Tony.

 

First solo. A great time snd still well remembered, but even greater was first jump with a parachute, and it wasn't strapped to someone else either. I think it outweighs first solo for me but of course of far shorter duration.