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Old May 4th 09, 06:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Ross
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Default Son's first solo!

Morgans wrote:
I'm a proud papa! My son had his tail feathers clipped yesterday, after he
made his required three complete solo circuits and landings, all nicely in
control and smooth.

He has persevered where many would have not. He first started while he was
in high school, at just under 16 years old. Many time builing instructors
came and went, and he finally switched to an older gentleman we already
knew, and continued until his college studies made him postpone his dream.
He did go up a few times, but after a time he realized he needed to wait
until he could go the rest of the way and finish.

After getting hitched last year, and being done with his college, he went
the rest of the way to soloing yesterday. I could not be more proud.

Congratulations, to Patrick.


I surprised my father by calling him from the local airport and come on
out. He was thrilled. He was a AAC flight instructor in the war, but we
never had a plane while I was growing up.

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Regards, Ross
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