skybytch 273 #1 August 30, 2003 I'm pleased to announce that the world's most awesome teenager (that'd be my son, dbriggs )can now go out to the airport, rent a C172 and go fly it - all by himself. Yep, this morning David soloed. Even cooler, his instructor let me ride with them for the three takeoffs and landings he did before she and I got out. Testament to how much I trust him.... since I hate landing in an airplane! We got out and off he went. Three solo takeoffs and landings, all of them really, really nicely done. I'm insanely proud of him, almost to the point of agreeing with him that at the moment his shit don't stink. Here's a few pics. 002 is preflighting the airplane. 007 is me and Dave in front of the plane. 012 is Dave as we were taxiing. 018 is me expressing my confidence in his landing ability 020 is Dave's face just before his instructor and I got out of the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 August 30, 2003 Congrats to your son!! Now he can fly it and you can jump it!! Nice pics too!!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #3 August 30, 2003 Awesome! Congrats...let us all know about the bandit jumps, when and where...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflygirl 0 #4 August 30, 2003 Congrats bytch, looks like you've raised a terrific son. You should be so proud!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 August 30, 2003 More pics. 022 is Dave's instructor giving some last minute advice. 023 is Dave taxiing out - all by himself. sololanding - honestly, someplace in there is the plane coming in on final. I swear. permagin - should be self-explanatory. A big thank you to Dave's instructor Diane Barker. Did I mention how proud I am of him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 August 30, 2003 Hey! Congratulations! Parenting is a long road, it seems. I'm amazed at how big my girls are - and they're only 9 and 5! (Although the 9 year old started learning to pack today...tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #7 August 30, 2003 You have every right to be so proud!!!!! Congrats! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 August 30, 2003 CONGRATS to David and to you for doing such a good job raising him. Tell him I'll buy him and his mom a beer while I'm out there next week if he'll actually show his face. OH, and can I jump out without offending him? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbriggs 0 #9 August 30, 2003 Well as you all know I have soloed a plane now. Tripy shit having an instructor and your own mom get out of the plane and walk away leaving you saying "oh shit oh shit oh shit, what the hell did I get myslef into??" Its actually one of the best feelings ever. Ahhh Im still in shock that I did it. I owe beer so I need to go find a little mini mart that will sell me beer. hasta my friends. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #11 August 30, 2003 what a great reason to have kids . . . free rides to altitude congrats!!!!!!!!!! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #12 August 30, 2003 Congrats man, thats HUGE. Its also something my wife told me there is NO way Im going to learn. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #13 August 30, 2003 Congrats to you! After many, many years I still remember my first solo. So, how long after you got airborne did you look in that right seat, see NO instructor and let out a yell! Wish my mom would've come out to see mine>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogieBob 0 #14 August 30, 2003 Quote007 is me and Dave in front of the plane. 018 is me expressing my confidence in his landing ability Well congratulations to David on his (and your) accomplishment. I have a question though...WHO is REALLY the girl in the above mentioned pictures (007 & 018)? She certainly doesn't look old enough to have a teenager for a son. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #15 August 30, 2003 Congrats to both of you. This is an awesome time to be a mom, when he does something incredibly cool, isn't it? Of course, everything he does is cool, if he's anything like my son, but you know what I mean Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #16 August 30, 2003 QuoteTripy shit having an instructor and your own mom get out of the plane and walk away leaving you saying "oh shit oh shit oh shit, what the hell did I get myslef into??" hmmmmm.... sounds suspiciously like the way I felt the first time someone shouted DOOR!!!! and kicked me out of the plane - except the part about Mom being there (she's chickenshit of little planes and not great on big ones either). Congrats on a major achievement! Flying a plane is something I've always wanted to do (did a discovery flight once) but I found skydiving first. Flying is not an if, but rather a when, for me. Then I'm gonna build my own experimental areobatic plane so I can do things in the air I can;t under canopy. -Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #17 August 30, 2003 Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Good job!!!!!!!!! Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #18 August 30, 2003 Awesome...congrats! I think I get just as excited as my students when I solo them!!! Did your instructor cut out the back of your shirt?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #19 August 30, 2003 I f I rent the plane , can he take us for a ride? Congratshttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #20 August 31, 2003 Lisa, that's fantastic! thanks for sharing your pride and joy w/ us... now he just needs to get rated so he can be a diver driver... wouldn't that be cool, son piloting mom who jumps... would that be a first in the world of skydiving? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #21 August 31, 2003 Congrats! Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #22 August 31, 2003 Congratulations from me, too... Yay David! And YAY Lisa, too!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #23 August 31, 2003 And what did I notice from the pics? 4 point harness oh yah! Nice Skyhawk!Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #24 August 31, 2003 HEY CONGRATS!!! just make sure he does not hit his head on the wing Tall kid _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbriggs 0 #25 August 31, 2003 Thank you all for your congrats. I am still in cloud nine. Went flying with my dad tonight. A great feeling when someone can relate to you and have a common intrest. You guys all kick ass. Thanks Again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
