The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote:

I had to chuckle at his grin as I said "You got it buddy.."

Well let me be the first in line to give you a shout out.

CONGRAAAATUUUUULAAAAATIIIIIONS

Way to go Kevin.

As an armchair pilot I can only imagine the thrill and excitement that
you must have experienced today, and for those in the group who are
pilots I'm sure your description must have brought a smile to their
faces as they remembered their first solo.