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Yes, I am flying a 825 lb plane. What you describe is exactly what I felt. You have been flying 30 years and this was my 3rd solo, so I suppose you can understand how I felt. My pitch roll and yaw were being deviated to the extreme. Additionally, the plane rose and dropped suddenly.

I’ll just need to learn to deal with it as it comes and not be so worried about it. Quite frankly, I had a difficult time keeping a smooth pattern.

No. My CFI was at FBO when I landed. I told him the conditions and we checked weatherbrief together.

Ryan, This was the first time I’ve ever flown in such conditions. May be harmless, but definitely nerve-racking. This being my third solo, I didn’t like the feeling of being tossed around. I suppose the more practice I have the more I will be able to acclimate to this.

Drove 2 1/2 hours to the airport today to do some traffic pattern work. Weather indicated 3 kt, 10 SM, clear skies, 83 degrees. I took off at 2:10pm. I took off and everything was perfect; until I hit 1200msl. The plane dropped, raised, tilted, and twisted as I continued to climb to 1500msl...

I made these for my chair flying. Works well for me.

Exactly. I am flying my second solo today at 6:30 pm. Calm winds and smooth sailing!..Lord willing.

I understand. If flying by myself is practiced right, it will be a type of instruction.

Shirt and Certificate.

Thanks for the replies of guidance and suggestions everyone. My CFI and I did 7 landings in the crosswind. During the entire flight pattern instruction, we were bouncing and shaky. It just wasn’t my time and I knew it. My CFI had no problem with me saying no. I fly twice a week at 6:30pm. I...

I flew today with my instructor with a 11 knot crosswind. My takeoff tracking and crab landings were way off. Today I was scheduled for my second solo; to go out to the practice field and come into traffic pattern at a 45. Due to the crosswind, I told my CFI that I wasn’t ready for solo...

Attached Photos 1) This is how I saw myself 2) This is how my family saw me 3) This is how I felt

Great job!

Here is my flight with CloudAhoy. It shows altitude, turn coordinator, knots, ground speed, etc.. http://www.cloudahoy.com/debrief/?key=GzFG1OORzQsTT7qBhQ

That brings up a good point. So if I am flying by myself, I am not receiving instruction. I still haven’t taken my oral or checkride; I still have a lot of training to do. Don’t get me wrong, I want to fly by myself and have fun, but I also need instruction and learn so that I may receive the paper.

As I was forbidden to set up a GoPro inside the cabin, I had my girlfriend film me during my first pattern.

It is a great feeling. In celebration, my family and I are going to the Chicago Air & Water Show today. :)

Thanks everyone. I was quite nervous when I taxied to the centerline, stopped, put my hand on the throttle, and just looked all the way down the runway. My first thought was “What the hell did I get myself in to?” Then I sighed and said “screw it” and punched the throttle. The rest is history.

Today was the day; three traffic patterns to full stops as sole occupant. Pictures attached.

Tested Cloudahoy tonight for preparation for my upcoming solo. Very cool app. Pics attached.