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Sixteen year old Izzy Takes her First Solo Flight

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2023
  • Today is a big day for Izzy. It’s the day that every pilot never forgets. It’s her first solo flight today.
    Izzy and I have been flying together for the past several months, and during that time, I’ve watched her develop into a very skilled student pilot.
    At just sixteen years old, she has truly become the master and pilot in command of her Cessna 172 that she affectionally calls “Dolly”.
    After flying three flawless laps in the pattern earlier, that her silent flight instructor sitting next to her just watched. She said out loud, “I think my ghost instructor Mark would be very proud of those landings if he had seen them.”
    I smiled, shook my head, and said okay, do you want to solo today, already knowing her answer. And the rest was her history in the making.
    Watch as Izzy makes her debut solo flight.

Komentáře • 66

  • @turdwarbler
    @turdwarbler Před 6 měsíci +12

    Thats the sort of "first solo" flight I like to watch. First time P1, no dramas, no playing up to the cameras, no trying to make a UT video, just getting on with professionally flying the aircraft safely. Great job Izzy.

  • @MissilemanIII
    @MissilemanIII Před 2 měsíci +2

    Congratulations Izzy! I'm 64 and remember my first solo like it was yesterday

  • @natal777
    @natal777 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Izzy looks like she was born to be a pilot ! Great job kid ! I see her as a airline captain in the near future

  • @slayer8actual
    @slayer8actual Před 8 měsíci +4

    My first solo was over 30 years ago, and I have done countless take offs and landings since then, yet, I can still remember my first in detail. That is something you will hear over and over again as you progress in your flying. That first solo flight is something most pilots will never forget.
    Congrats on your first solo! It's a huge confidence boost knowing you can take a plane up and bring it back safely by yourself.

  • @steveo601
    @steveo601 Před 11 měsíci +9

    My 16 year old did his second solo today here in Ft. Wayne. Fly’s DA-20’s. He’s at 21 hours. Did maneuvers in the practice area then several short field landings and takeoffs. He’s going to be a commercial airline pilot pilot!! She looks like she’s going to be a great pilot!!!!!

  • @perhentzepetersen9310
    @perhentzepetersen9310 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Highly impressive! The best part (for me) is the when she is talking to the ATC. It is SOOOOOOO professional! You would never, ever think that she is a 16 year old girl not old enough to drive a car.....
    Fantastic.

  • @videogameplayer0552
    @videogameplayer0552 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I had my first solo yesterday at age 18. It felt so crazy and fun at the same time.

  • @firebearfl643
    @firebearfl643 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Congratulations Izzy. I always smile and remember my first solo when I see a student pilot solo.

  • @JohnDavis-zo4xl
    @JohnDavis-zo4xl Před 11 měsíci +4

    Im a 27 yr CFI with well over 20k hours. Nice job! Loved seeing your hand on that throttle, as all CFIs do.. your radio communications are quick and clear. You fly with a relaxed confidence! You fly. You will NEVER be mediocre.

  • @craigclarke4736
    @craigclarke4736 Před rokem +15

    I still get goosebumps, smiles and yes, sometimes a tear, when I watch first solos. Especially kids at such a young age. So happy for them! ( Ha! My first solo was at age 62. Better late than never)
    Keep up the excellent work, Izzy!
    P.S. love that background music (both the music and the appropriate lyrics)
    Craig
    Kingston, Canada.

    • @craigclarke4736
      @craigclarke4736 Před rokem

      Oh, and congratulations to Mark too.
      He must be very proud of you.

    • @FalconImagery
      @FalconImagery  Před rokem +1

      Thanks on the P.S. for the music. At least someone gets the Icarus reference. When I heard that song, I said, that's it! Perfect for this video.

    • @patfromamboy
      @patfromamboy Před 10 měsíci

      I’m 61 and thinking about getting a pilot’s license so my solo could be at age 62 also.

    • @FalconImagery
      @FalconImagery  Před 10 měsíci

      @@patfromamboy I had one student i the past year or so get his license at 62/63 years old. So go for it!

  • @robinrichards6275
    @robinrichards6275 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Talking to yourself. The BEST thing to do! It's always helped me.

  • @foairborne
    @foairborne Před 22 dny

    Go Izzy! Amazing! Congratulations and many successes in your ATP career. I'm following your steps with my Private Pilot lessons.

  • @oorahharley
    @oorahharley Před 8 měsíci +2

    Congratulations!! I also had my solo at 16 yrs of age at Laconia ....46 years ago. I worked for Winnepesaukee Airlines at that time. Great memories! Enjoy yourself and keep on learning.👍

  • @onebravotango
    @onebravotango Před rokem +6

    Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Izzy! Your skills and determination have taken you to new heights. 🌟👏 ✈🛩🛩

  • @immeandering
    @immeandering Před rokem +6

    Congratulations!! Getting close to solo myself and looking for inspiration 😂

  • @Clothahump1
    @Clothahump1 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I live vicariously through these solo videos. Izzy, you made this look easy. I imagine that in another 10-15 years, we'll see videos of you flying a big Boeing or an Airbus!!

  • @jbanfai
    @jbanfai Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations, Izzy!!! That was awesome!!! so very proud of you!

  • @tomconroy9087
    @tomconroy9087 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Very well taught, confidant, smooth on the controls and excellent comms skills! What a future!

  • @ejb7183
    @ejb7183 Před měsícem +1

    great job

  • @Rmack137
    @Rmack137 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You never forget your first solo.

  • @kk6aw
    @kk6aw Před 2 měsíci

    I remember doing that 60 plus
    Years ago in a 172

  • @EricSimoneau
    @EricSimoneau Před rokem +5

    I love to watch first solo flight videos. Super exciting to instructor and student alike! Nice job! 🎉

    • @FalconImagery
      @FalconImagery  Před rokem +1

      Yes, they are very rewarding to do, especially when they perform as well as Izzy did in her first solo flight. But they are very nerve-racking to both the student and the instructor.

  • @tomklitsch6638
    @tomklitsch6638 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Congratulations, Great Job! we need more young ladies taking interest in flight. Have fun and fly safe.

  • @danielchurchill9004
    @danielchurchill9004 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Well done Izzy. Congrats on the day you will never forget!!

  • @steveo601
    @steveo601 Před měsícem

    My 17 year old son slated to get his license tomorrow here in Ft.Wayne.,Was a pilot at 16 but you have to wait until your 17th birthday. So many weather and check pilot delays but months later, here we are!!! He’s going to fly commercial. Congrats on your flying!!!!!!!!

    • @FalconImagery
      @FalconImagery  Před měsícem

      Good luck to your son! Waiting for DPE availability for a checkride has been a big issue, and very expensive to students who have to continue to maintain their top proficiency for the checkride.

    • @steveo601
      @steveo601 Před měsícem

      @@FalconImagery Yep!

  • @kennethmurphy5534
    @kennethmurphy5534 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Congratulations Izzy nice job

  • @ScottRadfordChisholm
    @ScottRadfordChisholm Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great work Izzy, loved watching this. You looked very calm and collected, well done.

  • @UberGeek
    @UberGeek Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great job Izzy! I love seeing new, young pilots in the making. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelfagan2403
    @michaelfagan2403 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congratulations Izzy!

  • @fs6622
    @fs6622 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wonderful job Izzy!!

  • @jimmydulin928
    @jimmydulin928 Před rokem +2

    Very well done all takeoff and landings. Compliments to you and your instructor on your use of rudder only to hold centerline between your feet (nose is a bit of an angle) and not trying to use the ailerons to turn, which brings adverse yaw (nose going the wrong way) into play. Really good job.

  • @paulcollins9197
    @paulcollins9197 Před měsícem

    Great job

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 Před 8 měsíci +2

    nice job young lady.

  • @LOVE2Flute
    @LOVE2Flute Před 9 měsíci +1

    Congratulations! So wonderful!

  • @MartyMitchell92660
    @MartyMitchell92660 Před rokem +1

    Nice job Izzy! You're well on your way to achieve your flying dreams. I forgot to retract my flaps on one of my first solo takeoff too. Now you'll never forget to check. Also, always remember, no plane is too small to make wingtip vortices. Some are just more dangerous than others. Keep up the good work!

  • @timweaver8814
    @timweaver8814 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Congratulations

  • @pslny
    @pslny Před rokem +2

    Great work Izzy!!!

  • @jamesbridges210
    @jamesbridges210 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome job

  • @ianevans2854
    @ianevans2854 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congratulations Izzy and what a great choice of aircraft I've always loved the Cessna 172, one day I hope to solo myself any tips or advice you have for me would be really great 👏👍😎

  • @Rmack137
    @Rmack137 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That landing was sweet.

  • @SuperEightball1
    @SuperEightball1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congrats and Fair skies

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I wish could fly an airplane at that age

    • @nctplarry
      @nctplarry Před 2 měsíci

      Yes!! I'm only 76 years young, but I surely wish I had been able to fly "back then," too. Besides, I am the only male among my siblings who never got licensed, yet I was the only one who subscribed to "Flying" magazine ever since the 6th grade...and my older brother even became an instructor for American Airlines in Dallas! All my siblings have now passed away, but I continue to dream.
      Vicariously, I can fly with my 20-year-old nephew who recently upgraded to a King Air C90. He lives about an hour north of Dallas and flies to/from Liberty University where he is in college. Instead of his plane just sitting there while he's in school, he rents it out to pilots for short trips, so he's actually making money while he studies. Smart boy. Very entrepreneurial.
      So very proud of this young lady!

  • @alanmekler5412
    @alanmekler5412 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic

  • @thomasmullee3049
    @thomasmullee3049 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This kind of videos makes me always sad, thinking about what could have happened to my life positively if my parents would have been more supporting and affectionate.... Now I'm 52 and don't think I can learn all the stuff and have the self-confidence to get a private pilote license 😢

    • @FalconImagery
      @FalconImagery  Před 2 měsíci +2

      I got my Private Pilot License at 49 years old, and then kept on going to get my Instrument Rating, Commercial License, Flight Instructor (CFI), Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII), Commercial Float Plane, and a few other types of endorsements. Heck, I was 56 when I finally got my CFI. So at 52 years old, you have a lot of time left. So get out there and do it. I have had students get their Private Pilot Certificate at 63 years old.

  • @topofthegreen
    @topofthegreen Před 7 měsíci +1

    nice job!

  • @leeprice4054
    @leeprice4054 Před 10 měsíci

    My ears are deceiving me. I swear I heard the straight in at an uncontrolled field was another... Skyhawk, and not a cirrus? Couldn't' have been....😂 Well done!

  • @bubbaman12289
    @bubbaman12289 Před 11 měsíci

    You can tell she was in the zone I as well did a touch and go as a student solo. My cfi laughed it off thankfully and said it’s fine cause of all the repetitive touch and gos we would do all the time

  • @jimeenilam2451
    @jimeenilam2451 Před 6 měsíci

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MetalTeamster
    @MetalTeamster Před 3 měsíci

    It seems like far more young ladies doing this than guys

  • @geraldcharbonier6313
    @geraldcharbonier6313 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What equipment do you use for record the cockpit voice ? I make my first solo on tuesday and i’m looking for record cockpit and atc voices. Best regard.

  • @patfromamboy
    @patfromamboy Před 10 měsíci

    I can’t understand what they are saying on the radio. I wonder if that would be a problem for me. I used the radio when I worked as a journeyman lineman and journeyman meterman for the power company and didn’t have any problems.

    • @kenthompson3730
      @kenthompson3730 Před 3 měsíci

      You quickly get used to it and it becomes natural.

  • @patricklawler4138
    @patricklawler4138 Před 11 měsíci

    Where's the cutting of the tail of the shirt?

  • @paulvanobberghen
    @paulvanobberghen Před 11 měsíci

    1st solo in a IFR plush 172? I heard there is a big inflation fuel cost and all problem in the U.S. nowadays. Turns out this does not seem to be true after all. Anyways congratulations to Izzy. This will be a day you’ll remember all your life and will remain north of the top ten best moments for the rest of it.