first solo and checkride moments

Friday photo: Michelle Abruzzese first flight lesson

  The moment: first flight lesson The pilot: Michelle…

Friday photo: Mike Allen first helicopter solo

The moment: first helicopter solo The pilot: David "Mike"…

Friday photo: Carlos Bultron first solo

The moment: first solo The pilot: Carlos Bultron The place: New…

Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Sunflower Ross

  The moment: first solo on my 16th birthday, August…

Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Steven Solloway

  The moment: first solo on my 16th birthday The pilot: Steven…

Friday photo: first solo cross-country Kaitlyn Gallegos

The air was smooth, warm, and clear. The scenery was picturesque and awe-inspiring, and I was completely by myself up at 9,500 feet. I touched down safely at Bermuda an hour after takeoff.

Friday photo: Garland Hanson first solo

  The moment: First solo The pilot: Garland Hanson The…

Friday photo: Talia Shaw first solo

The moment: First solo The pilot: Talia Shaw The place: Northeast…

Friday photo: Jerry Gay solo cross-country

The moment: First solo cross-country The pilot: Jerry Gay The…

Friday photo: Steve Hicks first solo

  The moment: Private pilot checkride The pilot: Steve…