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My first solo flight!
I uploaded this a while ago and accidentally deleted it! So i thought i'd post it up again :)
FP EDIT: Cant believe the response from this! Thank you all for the positive comments and questions!
Saagusaurus
Congrats @op! There is nothing like taking that first step by your self! Here's to many many hours of flights ahead!
Dandicorn
Great job! It must feel amazing to get that far
byefeliciaa
So badass!!!
TVCaptain
Congratulations it is a big milestone fly safe. My first solo way 8 years ago.
Bart1952
Flew in early 70's, no headphones or shoulder belts, didn't even have transponders then yet. I remember it was like $17/hr Wet. Have Fun!
EdgerAlanJoe
Smile of true, and innocent happiness on that face... Wonderful
Rapturr
Aye. I can see your accent from here.
midamultitooll
You posted this, so you must still be alive. :)
StreetMilk
Or am i? *mysterious music*
FishySphincter
V1......V2 and ROTATE!!!
BoganFromRosebud
hornsofthebull
20 years later I still remember my first solo with panicky fondness. Magical experience. Congrats to you.
j0hnnykarate
expert lip reader here: "pop pop pop, my assholeeeeeeeeee"
StreetMilk
That is exactly what i said
StreetMilk
Damn your good
greenking13
So, how many times did you respawn before you figured out the controls for lifting off?
StreetMilk
At least like 12 times
Vykoz
Love to see pics of people getting high on imgur
imgurscommontater
I dunno if that means what you think it means. #420
whisk3yb3nt
Stay away from the Bermuda Triangle.
ShitIsRidiculous
I remember watching this on that BBC show. How's the dream of being a commercial pilot going?
yeager99
I remember the feeling of soloing for the first time. Greatest feeling ever! Congrats!
TK421isAFK
I dunno, I've solo'ed more times than I can remember, and I don't remember when my first time was. But my first time with a copilot...
NotMyUsualOnlineName
You uh...you ARE talking about flying a plane, right?
nolanurse
Full Clip: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0473wgn
supervillin
Mm hmm. So is "StreetMilk" "Lizzie"? Or what do we have here?
doedfisk
Why is it on BBC?
nolanurse
bc OP did a show for BBC... Why else would it be on BBC ??
MajorGameage
So you thought because it's cool and makes you look like a badass you can just repost it for extra fake points...? good enough for me +1
StreetMilk
hahaha you know me too well sir ;)
HeyIsntJustForHorses
He must know a lot of pilots well; that sounds like every pilot ever. Remember, every time you tell the story the winds get worse and worse.
Zokalwe
Ha, that brings up memories. Congrats OP! Did you know in advance you were gonna solo? My instructor just told me to land and go to the(1/2)
Zokalwe
(2/2) parking area, he got out of the plane and told me "you're ready, go do one solo". It was amazing.
StreetMilk
Well because i was being filmed for a documentary, my instructor kept me in the circuit until he was sure i wasnt going to burst into flames
StreetMilk
it was actually a huge release!
GroveHard
There is nothing like the feeling of your first solo take off. But your first (safe) solo landing is much more momentous. You should post it
oldschoolgodfather
The first landing is usually decent it's the third one that blows.
GroveHard
Haha that is actually exactly how it was for me. Nailed the first so. Third was ugly.
oldschoolgodfather
That's pretty much every student. I hop out 1st one is good, 2nd a little worse, 3rd they get complacent and screw it up
OrionRed
They were looping it at her funeral.
jhawker27
Hey look, an attractive female getting most viral doing something that an average-looking person would get -10 points for doing.
Threadnomancer
Dude, I'm fugly and when I post cool shit I get points. Ive been most viral
probshouldntsayitbut
If she wasn't wearing that awful yellow shirt she'd likely look better, that color is not complimentary with her complexion.
IamTOOOLDforThisShite
Matches her headphones.
probshouldntsayitbut
No shite!
porkburrito
I'm pretty sure ANYONE who posted this would get a lot of upvotes. It's an exciting moment.
humantoe
Hot girl does something, better rig att atleast 3 cameras
mikeindiakiloecho
Cameras are excellent for debriefing flights, especially during initial training (though it's never a bad idea to keep using them).
LychFinderGeneral
Lots of private pilots put a few GoPros in their planes. They serve a lot of useful purposes.
gsmdo
Were you surprised by the rate of climb without the instructor's weight?
ObsceneTentacularInsertions
You callin me fat?
subparusersubber
You're the instructor?
ObsceneTentacularInsertions
yep! No.
StreetMilk
Actually yes, but even in a cessna that thing is pretty slow and steady! haha
merelyadequategooglymoogly
I soloed in a 152, and my two strongest memories are how it leapt off the ground, and the realization that there was no one to help me land.
serpentinebaboo
What's your long term goal? Hobby or career? Instrument? Commercial? ATP?
Thepowerhouseofthecellisthemitocondrhia
Chemtrail?!
DrNick
That damn dirty hydrogen.
gsmdo
I remember the aircraft reached circuit height much earlier! Nice you have a video, but I remember it all very well 35yrs later...
AngelicOrb
This is pretty cool. Been looking to be a pilot. Just on question. How'd you come up with 25k for lessons?
DukeIAmYourFather
Join the military. That's what I did and I get my wings free of charge in about a month from now.
StreetMilk
Working at Krispy Kreme, passion for flying and a whole lot of grit
udick
So... you can fly donuts to my heart?
StreetMilk
Also it only usually costs around 7k for PPL! :) Silverlining!
AngelicOrb
Ah. I heard it was 25k for privates license
gettodachopper69
In the US you can get a PPL for under $10k (fixed wing). Helicopter is $15+
Lukapaka
I have $15 dollars!
Vernbo
Can we have a clip of you going down?
HurricaneShade
obarium
damspam
thelimygreenguy
Ayy
Threadnomancer
It's not that kind of movie
JessiKitty29
Hoodwinker27
I wouldn't mind if she went down on me tbh !!!
CmfMttnPpl
I do t think u can join the mile high club as a solo artist
Irishitup
Wouldn't stop me from trying
michonnedisapproves
As a not-exactly-straight woman... Ya?
p1k3r
Different website I'm sure.
ausernamewhat
werdCAsquared
I support plane head
Arkanslayer
Instead of roadhead, it's...airhead?
BrobiwanKenobro
watermelon or bust
KarlderMarder
arphaSleepWrecker
That would be less casual I admit it.
gingerlovin4u
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
gingerlovin4u
IYKWIM
Jimmygarn
Smooth
StreetMilk
i have the whole flight, i was filmed for a mini documentary, so if you were interested its here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0473wgn
n0n53n53
you're not very good at squeegeeing
evildeanie
Watched it. Well done Lizzie & I'm sure he was there & proud.
Swampskank
When the joke even flies over a pilot's head
chandelier
disidi
I think that was more ignoring it
PurityOfEssence
She's slow
StreetMilk
I am too innocent for this site :P
ashmenon
You need to spend more time in Usersub.
PurityOfEssence
Doubt it. Remember, control with the fingers, not the hands.
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SatoriEnlightenment
Jodi Foster being asked "What kind of boys do you like?" (She likes girls)
DorkJedi
A shame really. Not for her- glad she can be happy. A shame for me since I had a crush on her my entire young life.
RepostingCyberBully
talos2
Matrelith
SatoriEnlightenment
What happened to her mouth?
ff36
It's sideways
SatoriEnlightenment
How did it get sideways?
AfroSamuraiRM
ff36
StreetMilk
Oh... OH i get it now!
Zokathra
You can do the clip with me. I volunteer as a tribute.
FsImgur
What about later? Can you get it later too? I'm off work about 6pm.
yoshi
heh
PleasantPeasantPheasant
So, career choice or super expensive hobby?
StreetMilk
Career choice i am hoping! Its just a long way in the distance at the moment!
ashmenon
It seems to be a field with still plenty of opportunity. Best of luck!
brrryyyyyyyy
Street milk..
iUSEaHALOasAhulaHOOP
Good for you! Thats the result of a metric shit ton of hard work! You rock!
prepeymad
So many questions! Where do I get to do this? Do you have the whole vid? Please! Please! Pleeeease take me with you!!!!
LokiKingOfJotunheim
There are schools that you can go to that will teach you how to fly and get you licensed. Vincennes University does it, but they're in IN
StreetMilk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0473wgn Find an air club near you :) They'll help you out!! Im in the UK!
prepeymad
Found it! Aerosim Flight Academy. Brb. Headed there to get started. Thanks!
ToxicPineapple
RIP to your bank account.
candystud
Is it expensive? I have to admit that i dream to flight in a small plane but i never did the research
Thirdy
You should be aware that a flight in a small plane is rather rough. Much ups and downs because of wind and air density changes. And loud.
candystud
Yeah i never really think all this through. Just that i did scubadivin, and i would like to feel how it is to fly in a small plane
Promethianfire
...did you just ask how much she charges?
candystud
Heh? No just how much she paid for her course
Promethianfire
haha, I know. It's just... look at the thread in which you asked the question.
LeeTheEnginee
Getting you license is expensive, but most airports that will train you will let you do a "Discovery Flight" to try it out for around $100.
candystud
Yeah in swiss their is a small airport near my town. Maybe i'll go see some info
StreetMilk
Yeah its expensive, i literally didnt spend on anything else but flying for a long time. In the UK its around 7K to get your ppl
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
In Michigan, mine was roughly 5k
Tracyvtx1300c
That's pretty close to what it is here too. Our local Community College here in Western NY offer classes believe it or not.
Ayler010
where in WNY?
portmanteau79
yeah, i used to fly with my dad as a kid, and now wouldn't be able to do that if i had one. So pricey. But a lot of good memories!
theusernameimlookingfor
Same here. At about 7-8yo, I used to sleep on the back seat. Always DR400.
ManiaGamine
I like the part where you didn't crash.
stoutde
Reezimus
dude spoiler tag that
termsandconditionsapply
Spoilers!
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
Oh, at flight school, they actually insist that you don't.
RIPNTEAR
SPOILERS!!
Canigetbannedagain2
"... Into me".... Dave Matthews band
tech66
She edit that out don't believe her.
KenAdams42
Thanks for spoiling it
VodkaReindeer
She probably landed on a beach.
terithian
I don't know, I felt like it lacked impact.
bluesun68
But she cut the end of video. Maybe she did crash
tysonren
Speak for yourself....
entropyk
Especially since it doesn't look like she is using seatbelt, or it's a lap belt only. I had lessons in '81, thought was shoulder type.
ImSorryThatIWasBornIdentifyingAsTheSexThatIActuallyAm
liked the part where she was an attractive female.
ourcaptjohnboyd
*Spoiler alert*
MisterTrashPanda
My fav part is where the attractive blonde woman set a goal for herself and achieved it. And she's hot.
MarkmanHrbekistan
The attractive bit is especially nice
CasualAsshole
Well I wouldn't care about this if she was plane looking.
ff36
Insomnia297
So all of it?
Jason1846VanHouten
chrisjrex
My worst part
steveracer
All you have to do is miss the ground.
imgurscommontater
unlike certain servers, eh?
Stormbraker95
Mockingbirb
It's not easy
NotAHugeSpider
Congrats @OP! Every time it loops, I can't help looking to make sure there isn't a kitty hiding in the wing.
StreetMilk
That was also my favourite part
madjo
You're no Launchpad McQuack
PermaBannedDolphin
will you take me to your mile high club?
SBSP129
As a female pilot also, it's an amazing experience! Love it!
sciencebasedlifeform
NotQuiteEntirelyUnlikeTea
My favourite part was seeing the widening smile as you took off. I know I would have been the same. Living the dream for those who can't.
SnapCrackleKrombopulosMichael
D-D-D-DORA
ImmaNeedBoutTreeFiddy
D-D-D-DORA!
SometimesLinkingNSFW
D-D-D-D-D-DEPORTED
LeeryMillipede
D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-DUEL!
themooseof603
vudak
Do you ever get the impulse to crash, just to see what would happen?
NameNotFoundException
I get that impulse all the time on my motorcycle. Scary shit, yo
Isthe4thtimethecharm
Get a dirtbike you won't have to have the impulse because you will already be on the ground.
StreetMilk
Not really, i quite like the land of the living at the moment :)
KrondorMocker
oh yeh?.....solo?...... then WHO'S ON THE WING FILMING YOU THEN @OP!!!??????
TheGultermenk
Can't be a GoPro. Gopro doesn't have zoom
fred0ne
Very good question !!
Qumefox
Gopro's on suction mounts. Anybody who can afford flying lessons and to rent a plane can easy afford $2k worth of gopro's and mounts.
jaymckool
Two words, GO PRO
mmowarriorFTW
GoPro is one word....
jaymckool
not when you say it like this...GO PRO
Madderrs
Someone asking the important questions.
bryanew710
http://kottke.org/plus/misc/images/gopro-1960s.jpg
AnotherLowski
I almost forgot that human GoPros were a thing.
NotMyUsualOnlineName
DeWeazel45
So what is you usual online name then?
NotMyUsualOnlineName
SergeiBoobtitsky
plainoldfool
Was expecting dick butt. Not sure if I disappointed or not.
raulote
how a Trump voter sees inmigrants
kmikl
*immig... you know what? You're right.
HeyHowdyHey
Nice low hanging fruit you got there.
Vident99
I bet it was her wingman, ha!
PinPointSnarkuracy
You have a bright future are Snark Industries
PinPointSnarkuracy
*at... dammit...
Outmention
Well played sir, well played
AfroSamuraiRM
*laugh track*
TheRealEdwardRooney
You can be my wingman any time.
Vident99
I can?! Aww yiss!
HeyCasButt
Bullshit! You can be mine.
ryohji
Same guy who filmed the Lunar Module taking off from the moon.
LavaAxe
Moon landing was faked.
LavaAxe
The fake was filmed by Scorcese, cost so much 'cause he insisted filming on location.
ryohji
Foolish fool!!!! Stop saying such hoax!!! Everybody know it's Stanley Kubrick who filmed the moon landing!!!!!
liorpaz
superman did
jhawker27
You forgot these: ?!?!!!1!!11!one?!11!!
Tornadotaco
But Jesus, during the most difficult parts there is only one chemtrail?
Yayarajah
its a 17th century woman churning butter
TheChandrian
SBSP129
There's...something...on the wing...some...thing....
SomeGuyWhoSaysStuff
My first solo flight:
macksnicolson
Burger SAawse?
QuackMagicAndHerMagicalBeer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruldKnHNKRM It's a stunt man. :D
Greatwood
Flying drunk in wow
cerealmeem
Heard an airplane pass by when he went into the plane. Perfect
Brained
Everyone knows breaking into the airbase is an automatic 4 stars.
Dillonnnyousonofabitch
kwkspectre
The first time I brought my young son to an airshow, I may have allowed him to believe that there was actually a guy stealing the plane...
fpach520
Mine:
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Isweartogodthecatmademedoit
My first solo flight... http://imgur.com/Gif507b
TheBrofessionaI
LOLOLOL "Fuck you, Raccoon!"
langster68
Was this at the Reno air races?
mikeatike
I will never not upvote "drunk" pilot.
IBentMyWookie
Oh my God, he just ran in!
BaptizedByBeer
Ha, I went to an air show as a kid and they pulled this stunt. It was an old man though, brings back memories.
SayWhatYouMeanMeanWhatYouSay
So I'm presuming this was actually an air show stunt pilot not a renegade drunk?
rbudrick
Been wondering the same thing. Anybody got any sauce on whether this is real or not?
mikeatike
Correct, though "Renegade Drunk" would make a good band name.
Mockingbirb
gablestout
notrannyz10
First album stolen plane! By renegade drunk! So We talking punk band, metal, or like bluegrass lol
Caloradian
Bluegrass pink metal
JessieJanson
Wow... im disappointed. i really wanted to see him in a horrific crash.
yzrocketman
Completely real, he slipped through security at a thunderbirds air show. He was mad that the FAA pulled his pilots license for barnstorming.
yzrocketman
And Santa Clause and the tooth fairy are real.
thtguyjosh
kadonbeir
Kyle Franklin's Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as82OA_GtnA
kadonbeir
Just saw him at EAA Airventure this year, dude's pretty boss.
AjaxMaior
Oshkosh?
kadonbeir
Yup.
vagabondmedic
Brilliant pilot, and an outstanding flyer; but tragic sadness given the deaths of his father and wife. I remember seeing the "Masters (1/2)
vagabondmedic
(2/2) of Disasters" show in New Jersey around 2001 / 2002. I was in awe!
GaiusOrpheus
It's a risk they accepted when they did the stunts, but how do you not convince yourself you killed your wife?
vagabondmedic
I wonder where he will be mentally in ten or twenty years. That has to weigh heavily on him, and he's still flying - not sure I could.
SimpsonYouDiabolical
Do a barrel roll
ObsceneTentacularInsertions
Negative, ghostrider; the pattern is full.
eyrieking
use the boost to chase!
Edrickx
Relevent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSQcPIt1BQU
AlwaysAdventurous
Can't Let you do that Staaarfox!
WeAreStevo
Gibbotron
Could you actually do a barrel roll in that plane @OP? (Looks like a Cessna) or would the plane just break?
CheeseIsNaturesFudge
Yeah it'll do it, slowly, you probs shouldn't though
catfacedmeowmers
You're just like your father fox!!!!
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TheGuyWhoBeatsHisMeat
secretlyopiniated
OP delivers? What's this madness all about? Also, nice barrel roll.
HawasKaPujari
r/madlass!
deGoodMan
Damn, you're badass!
redneckjep
Ha! What a Geeek
beenbannedb4
ROFL so burned now
mikeatike
That was the first time I have ever seen someone actually do it.
jsavidge
@OP - Next time take a pastry with you so it can be a cinnamon barrel roll!
Mockingbirb
DarthSedition
What if I told you that's not actually a barrel roll?
torge
I was thinking similar, inverted aileron?
torge
Or Loop w/ aileron roll?
DarthSedition
That's closer. It almost is an actual barrel roll. What most commonly refer to as a barrel roll of the aileron.
StreetMilk
Not even sure what its called. Its a "jam this stick over there and hope it does that thing you want" manoeuvre.
StreetMilk
Oh god. I just realised that sounds dirty.
HiMyNameIsKevinIHaveChangnesia
WeAreStevo
RIP your inbox
AnotherLowski
So... your first solo flight was a while ago? Is it a bad idea to barrel roll a Cessna?
StreetMilk
This was in an Extra 300 :) Much more powerful!
airplaneface
It is a 1G maneuver so maybe if you have enough power, it has been done in a 707. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaA7kPfC5Hk
Wombatish
'So I did it again, by god!' That is amazing.
mikeatike
The greatest aerobatic stunt in history. :)
ThatComputerDude
Boeing was also really fucking pissed about it.
LavaAxe
Couldn't have been done by anyone but a guy named Tex