First Solo!

Lifting my feet, “two feet or 3000 feet”, the experience of flying is always breathtaking. As I completed the technical learning days in March the hunger for the skies kept building and driving me to understand and appreciate the science, the engineering, the math and techniques that I needed to consistently practice throughout my flying journey. Starting in April, my first 10 hours of instruction took me through several real-time scenarios in the sky building my confidence step-by-step from taxing all the way to circuits. My instructor’s dedicated role helped me build my confidence and finally when he said “you’re ready”, I was right there all by myself doing my first solo. My heart rate was through the sky by the end of this flight that will forever be engrained in my mind.

It was absolutely an incredible experience that every pilot understands, loves and remembers for the rest of their lives. I thank Victoria Flying Club, my instructor, my parents and especially The Flying Musicians Association for helping me FLY. 

12 thoughts on “First Solo!”

  1. You certainly communicate your passion through your words-congratulations on your first solo and now, several hours solo doing ‘circuits’ (pattern work here in the U.S.)!! Looking forward to hearing about your first solo cross-country and more adventures!!

    Jay Mason, Southwest FMA Ambassador

  2. Congrats Navya!! First solo – the one you’ll forever remember!

    Looking forward to hearing more of the adventure!

    Mike
    Canadian Ambassador
    FMA

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