tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post2424933293059684651..comments2024-03-27T08:36:31.252-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: What It's Like to Solo...Karlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-30897680341927443812011-02-16T17:29:38.596-08:002011-02-16T17:29:38.596-08:00Kevin, I can't wait too!!! It won't be lon...Kevin, I can't wait too!!! It won't be long. Trust me, it goes so fast.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-61905393328926294902011-02-16T16:51:26.725-08:002011-02-16T16:51:26.725-08:00I bet you're right Craig. And I know that litt...I bet you're right Craig. And I know that little plane has never felt so loved. Yes... you will definitely get a report and an update. I have moles throughout the airport that will report these important events. <br />Thanks for your comment!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-49548767892505023592011-02-16T14:39:52.149-08:002011-02-16T14:39:52.149-08:00Gawd! Another Woman Flyer! And more power to Eri...Gawd! Another Woman Flyer! And more power to Erika! What a wonderful achievement and personal success. I enjoyed her notes about the airplane and its quirks: This flying woman is paying attention to details -and that's what its all about. My nickle bet says that her pre-flight was the best that the poor little airplane has ever seen. Her pattern routines and T&Gs were probably within a foot of perfect and her pride-in-performace is earned. Go for it, Erika!! The sky is yours and has planty of room for you. So... What is the next objective? I hope we get a report via Karlene. Did I mention "Congratulations?" <br />-CraigCedarglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468497492189762095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-90210329218494365882011-02-16T13:09:33.906-08:002011-02-16T13:09:33.906-08:00I can't wait until my 6 year old experiences s...I can't wait until my 6 year old experiences solo flight!Kevin Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008494384175032023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-22264904302348060912011-02-16T09:16:38.226-08:002011-02-16T09:16:38.226-08:00EXCELLENT TOM!!! That would be very cool.EXCELLENT TOM!!! That would be very cool.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-71764750348561469792011-02-16T09:12:06.384-08:002011-02-16T09:12:06.384-08:00I think I talked Erika (with not too much arm twis...I think I talked Erika (with not too much arm twisting) to show up on the 13th with her C-150 to show. <br />I'm sure we'll have a huge load of passengers, but I'll try to work Erika into flying some rides. (I'll be PIC as "copilot" to keep things legal - unless she has her license before then!) :-)<br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-38038837668160504762011-02-16T09:06:23.459-08:002011-02-16T09:06:23.459-08:00Thanks for the message Andrew. Soloing is an exper...Thanks for the message Andrew. Soloing is an experience none of us will forget.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-25230006982398383582011-02-16T03:28:45.068-08:002011-02-16T03:28:45.068-08:00Congratulations Erika! Going solo is a feeling I w...Congratulations Erika! Going solo is a feeling I will never forget and I am very impressed that your first solo consisted of two touch and go's! I was more than happy with my solitary take off and landing on my first trip, more so the safe landing! Good luck pursuing your aviation passion further, I wish you all the best with it!Andrew Prettyhttp://www.andrewpretty.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-46901585200457243902011-02-16T01:07:05.168-08:002011-02-16T01:07:05.168-08:00Linda, you are not too old. You should learn to fl...Linda, you are not too old. You should learn to fly! Inspiration... wow.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-15369987418815164792011-02-16T01:06:41.962-08:002011-02-16T01:06:41.962-08:00Way to go ED!!! You did great work! Looked like a ...Way to go ED!!! You did great work! Looked like a beautiful landing.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-52795985523886281572011-02-16T01:05:58.173-08:002011-02-16T01:05:58.173-08:00Vic and Christina... ME TOO!!! I remember it so we...Vic and Christina... ME TOO!!! I remember it so well. A feeling that will never go away.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-9335696564611890362011-02-16T01:05:12.312-08:002011-02-16T01:05:12.312-08:0035 more to go Tom? Wow!!! You are an inspiration t...35 more to go Tom? Wow!!! You are an inspiration to all of us! Thank you. A hero among men! So much fun to watch people soar.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-64958195953369643692011-02-16T01:04:04.323-08:002011-02-16T01:04:04.323-08:00Where have I been today? Writing!
Thank you all ...Where have I been today? Writing! <br /><br />Thank you all for the great comments and an incredible event.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-12142119291995713472011-02-15T12:12:19.225-08:002011-02-15T12:12:19.225-08:00Thanks so much for sharing my story, Karlene! (and...Thanks so much for sharing my story, Karlene! (and to Tom for leaking the story to begin with) Indeed I'll see you on March 13th -- wouldn't miss it. :)Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-53612411555227715742011-02-15T10:38:12.201-08:002011-02-15T10:38:12.201-08:00We have to give credit to Ed Bryce at Altnernate A...We have to give credit to Ed Bryce at Altnernate Air flying club. He did the hard work of teaching Erika to land the plane rather than the dreaded and embarrassing "arrival".<br />I'm just her bad influence! <br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-78603788935159269482011-02-15T10:36:02.019-08:002011-02-15T10:36:02.019-08:00Makes me want to do that, so much! "Nervous ...Makes me want to do that, so much! "Nervous and unstoppable at the same time," wow, that has to be a fabulous feeling.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-42591377989981518422011-02-15T10:14:55.702-08:002011-02-15T10:14:55.702-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-14917643838776207632011-02-15T09:46:24.075-08:002011-02-15T09:46:24.075-08:00That's how I felt soloing. There really is not...That's how I felt soloing. There really is nothing like it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975986865169134401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-84526756718830180372011-02-15T09:43:26.735-08:002011-02-15T09:43:26.735-08:00Congrats to Erika! Her words are the perfect desc...Congrats to Erika! Her words are the perfect description of a first solo! Brings back some memories!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11364000198476009372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-53536146727533167772011-02-15T09:41:31.879-08:002011-02-15T09:41:31.879-08:00Assisted in getting one of the women I flew with h...Assisted in getting one of the women I flew with hooked (although Erika was easy since she had already made the decision, I just encouraged it) . I just have about 35 more to go, but the younger girls will have to get a little older to see over the panel and reach the rudder pedals. I'll just consider it job security for the upcoming years! <br />:-)<br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-14189422333872161182011-02-15T09:31:04.313-08:002011-02-15T09:31:04.313-08:00Yay! Great post, thanks for sharing! :)Yay! Great post, thanks for sharing! :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738949094361039874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-18753634295155532432011-02-15T09:18:20.465-08:002011-02-15T09:18:20.465-08:00Thank you for sharing this with us! How exhilerati...Thank you for sharing this with us! How exhilerating!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.com