What Happened On My First Solo Flight?

Take a look at my first solo flight with incredible footage from Insta360 ONE R camera.
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I did my first solo flight as pilot on July 16th 2020 at Torrance Zamperini Field, California. The requirement for my solo flight was to do 3 full stop landings in the traffic pattern. Before being able to take my solo I had to receive a solo endorsement from my flight instructor, pass a medical test and receive a student pilot certificate from the FAA. The airplane I flew my solo in was a 2 seater Sling 2 from Sling Pilot Academy. Take a look how at my flight and see how my landing went! Did I nail those landings?

I shared my solo thoughts and invited lot of good pilot friends, such as Kelsey (74Gear), Reza and many Sling Pilot Academy students, to share their solo experiences and talk about how to navigate pilot training during the COVID pandemic.

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[SamChui]

Thanks for all the encouraging comments. For a long time, I didn't think I can be a pilot but I am glad this year I made the commitment to learn how to fly. It is one of the BEST decision I've made. Pilot training is all about practice, building up the experience to make it perfect. Don't rule out yourself that you can't fly! Practice makes it perfect! After your first solo, you will feel great and confident on the way to become a pilot.

[gear]

So proud of you Sam, very cool that you are getting out of your comfort zone and doing this!

[insta]

Congrats on hitting another milestone Sam! Love the idea of mounting ONE R on the plane to record this memorable moment. 😎 Footage looks amazing at 07:37!

[markbooher]

Graduations Sam, you don’t even seem scared or nervous, you took your love a flying a step further. Thank you for sharing

[anamareeba]

Finally, after long long hours and travels of flights. Sam is riding the plane all by himself.

[benedictreal]

Sam doesn't work a day in his life, he's living his passion.

[JetFuelnSawDust]

Congratulations! You’ll never forget your first solo. When you look to your right after taking off and realize you’re alone, it’s an amazing feeling. Even better when you arrive back at the school after making three successful landings. Congrats again! Next, solo XC!

[terencecottington]

Sam I am absolutely over the moon for you. Words cannot express how pleased and happy I am for you. I've been following you for a long time and seeing this has just made my week. I hope you have many happy years of shear enjoyment. Congratulations my friend. Very well done.

[magellanmax]

Warnings you don't ever wanna hear during your first solo flight: "Terrain, Terrain! Pull up!"
Congrats Sam, I'm jealous.

[noblecollins]

I could feel how nervous you got on the first flight but you did impressively well

[IamGoen]

You'll never forget your solo flight! Even 40 years later you will remember this day clearly, congrats!

[DreamAviator]

Congratulations, SAM! you made it! Let me tell you, you are a natural aviator. For your first solo, you nailed every single landing right on the centerline, even with that gusting crosswind. You sounded really professional with all the procedures, checklists, etc. I wish I did it that way when I soloed myself for the first time. Happy landings, buddy, and God bless you for sharing your joy and this unique experience with us!

[alanlaw]

That’s amazing Sam! My eyes stuck on the screen for the entire vlog and I was holding my breathe on you take offs and lands. I have done some flying lessons before and I know exactly how the feeling of flying is. Your encouragement will inspire a lot of people out there! Thank you and love your work!

[TerryMundy]

Sam, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're part of a few who realized the dream of being your own flight pilot. I encourage you to not stop. Not for any reasons other than the ones you don't have control. Keep it UP!😊

[summersky]

As someone who has followed your channel for many years, it was a proud moment to see this. Congrats, Sam.

Those crosswind landings looked a bit tricky. Same thing happened to me...very nerve racking. Good job!

[carlosbernal]

That's remarkable Sam, I have a smile on my face right now.

[Fixingthingzu]

i came to watch a solo and ended up buying a selfie stick wtf ???

[mahomedghjogiat]

Well done Sam . I see that you have made 2020 something for yourself by ticking off a bucket list off yours. Congrats and hope to see many more videos as you progress . From South Africa

[DutchAviationBlog]

Good Job, you’ll always remember that first solo! Stay humble, keep that willingness to learn and you are well on your way to becoming a great pilot.

[seenataslim]

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