My 17 year old daughter soloed in 5 days!

[AndyS]

Man, she is just an incredible kid! I'm a little biased and way freakin' proud!

[JackF]

Yeah, it is pretty neat! Good on her. Very happy for you all.

My daughter started flying at 15. It cost some dough, but it gave her something that the other kids didn't have and required that, number one, she keep number one, her mother, happy, because she thought we were both nuts. She loved it and it really centered her.

Occasionally, an outfit called Top Gun will come through your area offering rides in SNJ's or AT6's. They were the primary fighter trainers of WWII. I would suggest that you get her into one of these and tell the pilot that she is a student. She went up and learned how to do loops, rolls, etc. When she landed I asked how she liked it and she said, "Oh,Dad, I really like flying upside down." She hasn't been the same since!

Great news, Andy! Pretty special!

[AndyS]

Thanks, Jack. I did an hour of acrobatics in a T6 and wooohoo! Man, that was fun! If we ever get something like that close to us, I'll definitely not stand in the way. She is 17 and fearless!

[Harv]

Wow thats great Andy!!!! Tell here I said congratulations. I forget how many hours I had but I know it was a LOT more than 5 days worth! Flying is a wonderful thing to keep a kid "centered".

John

[AndyS]

Thanks, John. I still remember when you took me to the hanger to get a look at your "office"!

[AndyS]

6.5 5 stop solo today. Check ride Monday, I am a proud pop.

[auggiemize]

Outstanding. I know that you are (obnoxiously, and justifyably...)proud. Wish that I'd had the chance as a young'un, and wonderful that she has the chance. How long before she can fly you to GSO to see FrankenBav? Hope you're well, Dave V. in NC

[AndyS]

I'm hoping that that is something she will be able to do pretty soon. Wonder how an S50 would do on a 152, lol!