I soloed my first student this morning since becoming a CFI. I think I am just as happy as he is!
That is all
That is all
A proud feeling
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Bro do you even lift
u da man, b
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Everyone says that they will remember their first solo for the rest of their lives - but in that statement there's also the much less often mentioned subtext that they will also remember the CFI that got them to that point. Good to see that you're so happy and surely that fact is not unnoticed by the student.
luvflyin
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Kewl. How many students do you have? Are you able to do it full time?
I have a handful or so, enough to keep me busy. I really only teach on the weekends, as I have a day job throughout the week.
Congrats to you and your student! It’s a great feeling
Gilbert Buettner
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Be sure to give the student a solo certificate. You can find examples online.
Zeldman
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Man, when I soloed my first student, I don't know who was more nervous, him or me.
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Awesome!
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I was definitely the more nervous one. Got easier after the first.
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I remember when I solo'd my first student. It's a great feeling!
Gilbert Buettner
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Too long ago to remember, but I do recall he raced motorcycles and snowmobiles and had wonderful motor skills. I did solo one young woman who did six go-arounds in a row. She's an airline pilot now.
MauleSkinner
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All I remember about the first guy I soloed is that another student walked up to me as I was watching the solo student in the pattern and said, “Don’t worry, the lawyers will straighten it all out.” 
midwestpa24
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I think you left out a key part...did they survive?
I remember how nervous I was with the first one. He was a great pilot and has gone on to do things I can only dream of, but that feeling of did I train him well enough? Someone I taught now has to do it on their own!
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Congrats Ryan! Did you cut their shirt tail? Hopefully there are still CFI's carrying on the tradition. I have mine hanging in my basement.