FIRST SOLO FLIGHT | A Moment You Will Never Forget

HE DID IT! Huge congratulations to JD and his dedication. We have a lot of fun in training but that doesn't take away from the hard work that he puts in to make his dream come true!
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Disclaimer: I edit my videos for time and entertainment purposes. Editing removes context and procedures crucial to safety of flight. This video is created for entertainment purposes and I do not claim it to be instructional.

[@LewDixAviation]

The boy did it!

[@jucava00]

Being close to my solo, finally starting to grease my landings, know how frustrating it gets at times, good job JD 👏👏👏👏

[@Kenriko]

Heart Wrenching.. you were so close to losing your ticket with that boy.

[@psyrixx]

Was that a VITAS lick I heard at 2:27?? lol

[@LewDixAviation]

@@psyrixx Ah hahaaaaa it was

[@hexpulatwork]

I stumbled across your channel and started watching JD's adventure. I had to go back and start from the beginning you two's chemistry in the plane is fun to watch! The "complete" playlist as of today. Awesome work! kzbin.info/aero/PLIEJIwW9TubfjIbhI9uahPT8m_n1d4Rp2

[@ZeroThreeDelta]

I remember when Lewis used to look at me with that level of fondness & excitement. Now he just throws stuff at me. Oh, and we’ll done JD! I think it’s safe to say we’re all very proud 😁

[@LewDixAviation]

Maybe if you didn’t disrespectfully pass your checkride you might still be looked at with fondness...

[@ZeroThreeDelta]

@@LewDixAviation HAHA, sorry that's got me 😂

[@LewDixAviation]

😂😂

[@magicmedianews6594]

Congratulations

[@andreww3803]

That moment when you're a student and your instructor is filling out your log book before/during a flight, its like that hot girl signing your school yearbook and you know she's leaving her phone number

[@WhutzPoppin]

she signed my t-shirt with her number 😂😂😂😂

[@karimnahle3807]

JDDD!!! We knew that you got this, and now so do you!!! Congrats man, happy for you.

[@pcubin1]

As a fellow Brit (Blackpool) living here in the USA for 24 years I applaud your videos and your students are lucky to have an instructor with the skills to train and relax them. My first solo was in Chicago 07/26/1998. Great job guys ;)

[@BigKazgarage]

Congratulations JD! I soloed on May 14th, and no words can describe this feeling!!!!

[@tomcorwine3091]

Congrats!

[@MeetStefan]

Congrats to JD! Still remember my first solo way back at 3CK back in 2003. Now if only I could get back to flying and finish that PPL haha.

[@AlexdAviator]

1:10 hey man, good job. but in my school we never put back the drained fuel in the tank as it might contain impurities, the glass is usually not that clean.

[@billynaff3218]

Awesome job JD. Nice work. I think we can be solo brothers as I did my first solo on the Monday, day after you. But over here in the UK. 😁😂🤣

[@kadenbrunner4238]

Notice how JD is actually learning stuff in such a non-serious training environment... 👀👀

[@jdlopez9337]

🤯🤯

[@LewDixAviation]

Wow.. You can have fun in flight training and still be successful? 🤯

[@andreww3803]

@@LewDixAviation Best way. I learned that when it stops being fun its time to bounce. You can get your ass kicked the whole time by your CFI and it be enjoyable

[@av8or971]

@@LewDixAviation don't worry about the haters Lewis, you are a great CFI

[@TheFirePilot]

This is unacceptable. You should not be able to have fun and learn. This is against FAA rules.

[@jasonpryke3996]

Congratulations JD from across the pond. I'm just under 4hrs into my PPL and watching your first solo was so inspirational, can't wait till I get the chance to do mine. Awesome video as always lewdix keep them coming, the music you've added to this one was epic😎

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks mate!

[@liquidintegrity]

Congratulations JD - nice work! From all the videos I watch, if I’m going to fly over to Orlando executive, I don’t need a map, there is the lake, the downtown!

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha exactly! Just watch the Bravo

[@elik1491]

Congrats JD! Well done 👌

[@alexcash4123]

Congrats yung JD! And just so you know you’re not alone in only flying once a month or longer. I remember for my PPL I had maybe 4 hours in a 3 month period. It’s happened a few times actually since I’m trying to go through all my licenses without loans or other outside help. But I didn’t let the discouragement take over my dream man and I can see it hasn’t for you either. It took me a year and a half for me to get licensed, but it was so worth it. You’re gonna enjoy the hell out of these XC’s coming up. My current instructor always told me “you’re a pilot man, you just don’t have the license yet” and that goes for you too. Once you realize that, your training and journey is going to go much smoothly. There will obviously be some bad days, but use that as fuel for perfection. Enjoy this moment man! It only gets better from here.

[@TheMyrakkel]

Congrats JD!! Nice!!!

[@callsignjumbo]

JD and Lewis... Congrats Men! Job well done. I remember that day vividly and watching this video just brought back those great memories. Plus now my son is a flight instructor at Kent State and he just soloed his first two student so I got a chance to see how he felt through this vid! Kid well done !!!

[@EastTexasCouple]

Way to go! Just flew mine and it was the best time ever!

[@coreyjordan2745]

My man!. Been watching from day one. Keep flying bro. Huge Encouragement!!!! for me!

[@Rohit-kl5oo]

Congratulations bro , hard work paid off ❤️

[@benderaviation]

Nothing tops the feeling of your first solo. Well done JD

[@kathyrollins5773]

Congrats! Looking forward to my solo! Hopefully when the weather behaves! This week is a bust, but next flight time!

[@antoniocomputersbarreto7429]

Congratulations. It is a big accomplishment. I remember my first solo in 2003 like it was yesterday. Nicely done. Fly safe and God bless

[@ess64cee]

A great day! The best feeling.

[@jessesass5209]

Can't get the smile off his face. I love it!

[@jonathanrusse357]

I gotta say, before I do my first Solo I’m gonna watch this video. Made laugh

[@Wayman_Simmang]

Congrats JD!!

[@dallassigmon3843]

My solo is Tuesday I can’t wait! Congratulations JD. love the videos LewDix keep them coming.

[@69yavi]

Congratulations

[@Youcantguess1218]

So inspirational. I am 3-4 lessons away from this right now, fingers crossed. Can't wait for the day.

[@marydoherty6245]

Getting so close. Thank you

[@dellfonda7544]

Awesome video! It's gotta be great for JD to not only get that done but have a video logging that experience! Congratulations JD!

[@tmightyj]

Congratulations!!!

[@MBourner]

Congratulations JD, well done 👏

[@jmac1466]

I remember my first solo, so vividly! When the wheels came off the ground, got real! Might have been my 3 best landings! By the book. Congratulations!

[@johnnieves8719]

Congratulations!

[@psyrixx]

Go JD!!

[@laibazahid986]

Amazing bro.its just how cool doing a solo.That is sick..comment by a future pilot.

[@jonathanshields2778]

Dood, talking everything out during flights will help you so much. Vocalizing things is a great way to make sure you exceed standards. I especially found this true during my instrument rating training, but even just in the pattern, it can help to keep every aspect dialed in to perfection. Nice job.

[@MultiFrayne]

Bro I wish my future flight instructor is this fun

[@razchannel6780]

Wooooh congrats!

[@cormacrohda319]

I watched this video, then later the same day did my own first solo! Congrats JD!

[@LewDixAviation]

Congrats to you!

[@joshcoverston6084]

THIS!! Right to the feels, Amazing video and CONGRATS JD!!

[@BotskysAndFriends]

Congratulations JD.

[@guntherbohlen4939]

Great achievement! Be proud, guys! 👏🏻 from the other side of the Pond (EDDH)

[@jdlopez9337]

Thanks for the support everyone!

[@LewDixAviation]

Yea shut up and learn flight planning

[@jdlopez9337]

@@LewDixAviation let me enjoy this moment

[@LewDixAviation]

@@jdlopez9337 you’d enjoy it more if you knew how to spin your E6B

[@aaronjamieson4648]

Congrats you stallion!

[@jan3195]

Very impressive, JD. Keep on truckin'!! Congratulations!

[@kimheran]

Whoaaaaa!!! I SEEEE YOU JD OK OK!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brianpetrow7218]

Wait till checkride sweats! Congrats! Solid bit of fun...

[@DoCuOrange]

Damn, I wish I greased my first solo landing like that...well done! And you articulated well exactly the kind of feelings I had during and afterwards - I guess that must be a universal thing ;-)

[@Talasas]

These vids just keep getting better. Props for the edit and congrats to JD!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@manuelwyss101]

Well done!

[@SamJoiner-o4q]

Awesome stuff!

[@tmd757]

Saaaaawwwwweeeeeeeeeeeet .... nicely done!

[@robertprivitere2977]

Congrats bro! I was driving around somewhere underneath you, feel like I was there

[@marine3836e]

Congratulations!!!

[@yotamsherf]

Congratulations JD!

[@FromNorway63]

Congratulations JD !!! I know the feeling of the first solo - will never forget it

[@rafaeldoria]

Congratulations JD! That's a cliché but also true: you'll never forget this moment! And congrats to Lewis too for a very well trained student. Very disciplined - and that despite the "non-serious learning environment"! :) Hugs from Brazil to both of you!

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha e nois!

[@RicSantos]

Congrats to both of you guys. It’s such an amazing day. It’s interesting how we can feeling all the emotions of the solo flight again watching this video. Great job @LewDix and Welcome to the Sky @JD.

[@1006V]

Congrats dude!

[@andrewm1058]

Congrats!!!

[@gentlemanner]

Congratulations JD! Buuutter! An A+ on your first solo landing! You should have exited the plane and never fly again! haha .. "yoke-drop". So satisfying to see, when people unlock their potentials. Wish you all the best and great flying experiences!

[@terencecottington4273]

Congratulations JD and well-done for sticking at it.....Keep in touch with us all and let us know how you get on in the future. I think you've made Lew a happy man..😊😊😊😊

[@lloydjones1302]

Plane is lighter when Little Dix is out of the plane! Congrats JD

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@EHEHspotter]

uhhh he's on the yellow T so uhhh....... give that man his pilot license : -)

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@PaulBuffano91]

Unfortunately due to my medical getting deferred, I’ve had to wait to solo until the FAA decides to move faster than grass grows. In the meantime, I’ve continued taking lessons and building up time to hone my skills, and I can’t wait until I finally get the chance to takeoff with nobody else in the other seat, hopefully sometime soon!

[@rafaelmorim2356]

Congrats from Luxembourg! You deserve it man :)

[@king_georgieo57]

Ya know what's crazy, i went solo the 17th!!

[@pawbjrnjensen2607]

Big Congrazts from Denmark! Going solo is one of those moments in life you never forget.....🛩

[@sanderslongdrive]

It puts into perspective how incredible our 'Spitfire' pilots were after basic training - bobbing, weaving and diving at over 600 m.p.h. and ripping apart the hun with machine gun fire. Maybe give them a minute's prayer?

[@brentvanbuskirk3041]

Welcome to the sky!!

[@LukePylypciw]

Amazing JD! Thank your great instructor😅

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@johnwhite3455]

BRING HIM SOME ALE!

[@officervinnie8693]

Congrats JD! Coming up on mine here soon!

[@MartyBecker]

Congrats! In couple of days, it will be my 40th anniversary of my first solo. It is a day you will never forget for the rest of your life.

[@newjerseydetailing2487]

Congratulations!! What song was it?

[@larrydiamond1572]

From this 69 year old CFII with 36 years of flight my sincerest congratulations. I work in healthcare in MI and have a doctorate. You have just entered a very exclusive club. I am so thankful and grateful to be able to see students solo. Lewis is beaming and is so happy for what you have done. What I see and know is you have a fabulous instructor who instills knowledge, decision making and fun. The feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence is hard to describe. Fun stat for you: what you have done is only accomplished by 0.009% of the world. Great work sir.

[@garyhogan7881]

Congratulations to you both! Love the Academy Award speech! Love the emotion because it shows the level of engagement.

[@jan3195]

Love these solo videos, Lewis - and it's very evident they mean a lot to you too, brother. Great job, JD - congratulations on your solo and wishing you continued success in your flight training!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you.. my students successes do mean a great deal to me!

[@Acc0rd79]

Can't wait to see his solo XC!!!! Or any future XC you two do. I should hire you to take me up and fly the boat to get familiar with big women again.....I mean...sorry.

[@ohcliff1030]

Congrats! The first solo is always such a great experience for pilots in training. My instructor didn’t tell me in advance that he planned for me to solo when I did. We went around the pattern twice, then he had me taxi off the runway, I thought we were through for the day. He had me stop on the taxiway, gave me his critique, then sent me up on my own! He didn’t give me a chance to get nervous! I’m not sure I could have relaxed if he had! But it was a thrilling and successful experience for me, and getting to watch this solo brings back such great memories for me! Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@enmanuelfeng1756]

Thank you so much for your content Lewis! My heart accelerates when watching any of these solos videos! If I might ask, which camera do you use to film in the cockpit? And how do you record audio? Thinking about recording my own solo 😬🙏🏽

[@jameswadsley3165]

Loved this video! That laugh on landing is great. Congrats JD, you did great! Lexis, great instruction as always!

[@MBourner]

Wait I just noticed the parking.... right on the T!! Issue this man his licence at once 😂

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@PaulGarthAviation]

0:11 - "Measly solo"... You are logging Pilot-in-Command, Solo time - acknowledged by the FAA. Nothing minor about that. Major congratulations on this accomplishment, JD!! 3:31 - But... if anything ever happens, make sure you tear out any logbook pages with Lew's signature... LOL! Note: My first CFI told me that, so I'm not being original... ;-) LewDix: Epic editing effort. Thank you for creating this storyline, as it's inspiring for all future aviators.

[@leslane7660]

Congratulations JD. So cool up there, keep up the flying & the great banter. Very entertaining to watch and also encouraging as I work towards going solo soon too hopefully

[@nickhart5332]

Congrats JD! Stoked for you!

[@SamCAviation]

Congratulations!!! I’ll always remember my first solo, I’m sure you will as well. Great work, you’re well on your way to becoming a fantastic pilot.

[@jimbolawza]

Legend!! Congratulations JD. You’re absolutely right, you’ll always remember your first solo!

[@randc47]

Good s*** JD!!!

[@amanda-b]

Congrats JD! Couldn't stop smiling throughout the video!

[@brennenfitzgerald]

2:27 Channeling Vitas there…..

[@irishcurse65]

Congratulations JD! Looks like you adapted better to a more serious training environment

[@jeffohmart7053]

Congrats! Thanks for putting your training out there for us to experience. Can't wait for my solo!!!

[@HamBown]

Dude, fuck ya. I can't wait to get back to flying. I have been off my PPL training for over a year. Congrats man!

[@BamaContractor]

Congratulations JD! Thank you for sharing your moment and reminding those of us who’ve been through the same excitement and accomplishment. You’re so blessed to have Lew as your instructor and I’ve yet to see anyone more passionate about being an instructor. Lew needs to start an instructors school as well. His gift to aviation needs in my opinion is to train the trainers too.

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

Great Job. Aces all around. Awesome energy. Wonderful feeling👍

[@EricHaskins71]

I am going thru the same thing right now as what JD was dealing with .... landings. In my light Sport ... I can nail them sometimes not even feeling the touchdown and then the others are all over the damn place. I was offered my solo a couple logbook hours ago but until I can get the round out and flare to be repeatable .... Thankfully insurance mandated I get 15 hours dual in my Remos before I could solo. Im home in FL till Tues and hopefully I will have the confidence and it clicks like JD end of next week back in Oregon where my plane is

[@josephdupont]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTKhKSiqd2ShLs a safety tip from fellow pilot Deana Martin.

[@billbabcock1833]

Congratulations. A day you'll never forget. Are they still cutting off shirt tails? Mine is framed and on the wall, signed by my CFI with the date, runway #, ATIS and tail #.

[@rebekkacostello8790]

Well done JD!!! You did it man!!