Congratulations Jeff,

I don't know if I would call that a "mini" milesotne.   That's pretty
major! :)  The first time getting a taildragger in the air solo, and
back on the ground, is a moment to remember.

Bob W.



On Mon, 1 Mar 2010 07:37:38 -0800
Jeff Whaley <jwhaley@datacast.com> wrote:

> Yesterday after 3.5 hours of tail-dragger transition training, I finally soloed in my 13B-powered homebuilt; I was a bit nervous taxiing back to the threshold but as  the wheels left the ground I knew it was going to be okay.  My first landing was a bouncer but I kept it straight - followed up with a few greasers and a couple more bouncers; it was a great day.  I was expecting a big increase in climb rate without 200 lbs in the right seat but have to say it was not significant; I guess the power loading and those big wings aren't affected as much as an under-powered short wing Piper.
> With 11 trouble-free hours and now solo, I'll start building up more time after a 2 week hiatus in Mexico.
> Jeff
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