Student Pilot Crashed On First Solo . . .
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ZeroPapaGolf
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Doh!
On a serious note, that would be terrible to watch from the instructor's perspective. Signing a guy off to go solo then watching him almost kill himself.
On a serious note, that would be terrible to watch from the instructor's perspective. Signing a guy off to go solo then watching him almost kill himself.
Baronpilot244
Killick Stoker
Thankfully the Student survived - RIP to the people in the crash of the twin in Hunstville, AL. I'm headed there tomorrow with a student for his checkride.
I flew with him this evening after flying our Baron and it was so smooth and clear - a perfect day to fly. So sad that it was the last day for these poor folks.
Bp244
I flew with him this evening after flying our Baron and it was so smooth and clear - a perfect day to fly. So sad that it was the last day for these poor folks.
Bp244
gne in prog
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that would rank high on the list of nightmare scenarios for instructors. hope he knows an attorney.
Polar742
All the responsibility none of the authority
It's sad that we see these tragedies all too often.
One of my friends banged up a Piper pretty good on his first solo.
Screwed up the airplane pretty bad, but walked away unscathed.
Another one, I watched a student porpoise the airplane down the runway until the nosegear collapsed and it stuck. Then tried to taxi.
Both bad scenarios that people walked away from.
My friend now flies 767s internationally.
One of my friends banged up a Piper pretty good on his first solo.
Screwed up the airplane pretty bad, but walked away unscathed.
Another one, I watched a student porpoise the airplane down the runway until the nosegear collapsed and it stuck. Then tried to taxi.
Both bad scenarios that people walked away from.
My friend now flies 767s internationally.
The Gardener
Terrafirma Phobic
Got to love that one.
OhioStatePilot
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Scary stuff for the CFI...I can't imagine.
On the other hand, my neighbor here at SIU was really good friends with the family that lost the B60 and its pilot...he even rode along with him in it...
I'm really sorry to hear that it hit so close to home.
NEOHIO
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Hopefully all turns out well. First solo's are always an interesting event! I instructed for 2 years and (pre-9/11) had fun in the tower!
ComplexHiAv8r
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Now there is a story!!!
jrh
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I don't really get nervous about soloing clients anymore, but if I were to pick my "most nervous" moments it usually involves middle-aged learners. Generally they're slower to acquire skills, and less predictable in their proficiency from one day to the next. They just don't have the eye-hand coordination, reflexes, and overall calmness of the younger guys I train. Throw the challenges of a tailwheel aircraft in to the mix and I can only imagine the possibilities.
Hopefully both the CFI and pilot will be ok.
Hopefully both the CFI and pilot will be ok.
Jacob Wall
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That stinks!
Blackhawk
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This accident brings up two thoughts- these are thoughts, not comments on the accident since I don't know the details.
1. Airplane may not have had shoulder harness. If you own an airplane with only lap belts it is well worth the money in being able to survive an accident with minimal injuries to install a shoulder harness.
2. Again, this is a general comment since I don't know the facts about this accident. There is sometimes a rush by CFIs to solo students. The goal is not to solo, but to become a safe pilot.
1. Airplane may not have had shoulder harness. If you own an airplane with only lap belts it is well worth the money in being able to survive an accident with minimal injuries to install a shoulder harness.
2. Again, this is a general comment since I don't know the facts about this accident. There is sometimes a rush by CFIs to solo students. The goal is not to solo, but to become a safe pilot.