Comments on: Guest Blogger Post #3 – Flying Solo

By: Duarte Fernandes Pinto

Duarte Fernandes Pinto — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:57:47 +0000

What a fantastic blog for people who love aviation!!! Congratulations!!!
Please visit a portuguese blog which shows aerial pictures from Portugal taken during my flights:
Third Dimension – Aerial Photography from Portugal
Thanks

By: brk

brk — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:44:02 +0000

Right! It was the medical that I was thinking of! It’s amazing how much you tend to forget in such a short time. I really need to start working on my IFR ticket!
Now, get out there and fly some cross countries! You’ll love it!

By: Kenan

Kenan — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:28:53 +0000

Hi brk,
you have to pass the written test before you can have your final check ride. You can solo without the written test, since you are under the instructor’s supervision. However, you have to hold at least a 3rd class medical before you can solo.
I hope this helps.

By: brk

brk — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:41:56 +0000

Congrats! Nice feeling, isn’t it? One question, however. You note that in the things to do yet that you have to take your written test. I thought that had to be completed prior to soloing (I could swear that was the case for me, but it’s been a few years).

By: Pastora Gandor

Pastora Gandor — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:30:07 +0000

Congratulations on your first solo. Nice picture!! I don’t think you are a dork at all….. You are a pilot!!! Looking forward to flying w/ you soon and meeting your family. Pastora

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:14 +0000

Congrats on the solo. You are making great progress. Smart move to target flying three times a week, it is so much more efficient.