Hailey's first solo flight

[@HeythemeBentayeb]

I don't think "you're gonna crush it" is the best expression 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sky4helo]

Yeah.....kinda like 'Break a leg?!?!' Mmmmm, nope!

[@TheRealMisterJ]

I thought she said you're gonna crash it with an accent 😅

[@xstingrayx]

I heard youre gonna Crash it and thought wat a dik

[@ChristeEleison7]

@@HeythemeBentayeb I was joking

[@microcolonel]

'Specially with this accent 😂

[@the-mailmann]

That landing was butter. Good for her, she did awesome!

[@VState60]

Super surprising! 🎉🎉

[@crackerjack4833]

I said the same damn thing 😂

[@steviewonder9209]

Came here to say the same thing! Very impressed.

[@TopODaMernin]

The wheels bounced and left the ground right before the video cut. It wasn’t a terrible landing, but it definitely wasn’t butter

[@thanos8748]

Tell me you know nothing about aviation without telling me you know nothing about aviation ​@@TopODaMernin

[@vijayharilela3958]

That first solo - you'll never ever forget that moment no matter how long ago you did it. The most amazing feeling ever!

[@Ralonmithos]

Did mine in 1966. On a C-63 😅

[@jamesjanson6129]

Did mine on a 172 , Qubec Delta call sign in Scottsdale in 1996. At touchdown the entire airfield and traffic congratulated me on joining the aviators. awsome feeling.

[@coriscotupi]

Did mine in 1985. I vividly recall looking at the empty right seat at the holding point and thinking, _"my instructor better know what he's doing"._ He knew. :-)

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Excellent idea to inform other pilots that you are on your first solo flight. They know what to expect and will understand because they were there at some point in the past. Just Superb!

[@lances8460]

I soloed 40 years ago this year. I still have the T shirt my instructor signed. Flying career was great.

[@codynkn]

Good on you, if you still fly that’s super impressive

[@slugface322]

42 years ago for me, it was the 2nd solo when I went up and did spins and attempted a loop that really sticks with me 😂 That old Cessna 150 is still flying today.

[@abhisheknf]

​@@slugface322 damn

[@sherylbegby]

@@slugface322 "attempted a loop" sounds ominous. I take it you successfully completed the loop, given you're writing this today.

[@siramoras]

"You're gonna crash it!" "What?" "You're gonna crush it!" "Not.. not much better... but thanks..."

[@MrDrocballer]

My eyes got big 👀when I first heard it then realized it was “CRUSH”😮‍💨

[@fermiticus4034]

Congrats!!! Unfortunate that the radio was so quiet. I soloed as #5 in the pattern. Everybody chimed in, plus other on the ground. Felt great!!!

[@lawn_care4u]

They cut it out when they speak

[@08turboSS]

She was at uncontrolled arpt, If it was controlled you would have heard it.

[@fermiticus4034]

@@08turboSS My 1st solo was at an uncontrolled field...I heard em all! My point is the "celebration/pat on the back" from the others who are around,. That just adds to the experience. Pickin' up what I'm puttin' down?

[@rbnzo25]

That's awesome what did people say to you?

[@fermiticus4034]

@@rbnzo25 Congrats...welcome to the club...things like that.

[@tamipalin8171]

I still remember the joy of my first solo, even though it was over 45 years ago!!

[@ptsd73]

Same, 23 years ago 😊

[@ArcticTechnology]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@ArcticTechnology]

@@ptsd73damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@pink1536]

​@@ArcticTechnologydamnnnnnnnnnn

[@andreimihai7164]

Are you a pilot??😮

[@iPig]

That feeling during your first solo is unforgettable, but that feeling of soloing your first student as a CFI is possibly MORE unforgettable!

[@melanie_meanders]

you can tell her instructor is so proud!!

[@CockpitPOV]

Congrats! Absolutely crushed it!

[@bernhardhaas8424]

Crushed it by not crushing it! 😅😊 Language is fine if you have a glue 😊

[@JetNikoGamingOG]

She did so well!!!

[@Scharpy1]

My first solo 56 years ago and still the most momentous event of my life.

[@krystinehamre7851]

Why am I crying???? So proud of her!

[@rarruec]

menopausia

[@2russo.phobic4u]

Because females tend to be irrational and overly sensitive.

[@krystinehamre7851]

@@WalterWhiteJPI am a skydiver and a female carpenter so it warms my heart to see women living their dreams! And succeeding at life! Brings tears of joy! Have a great day!

[@krystinehamre7851]

@@rarruecI’m 26 years young! ❤️

[@krystinehamre7851]

@@WalterWhiteJPI love you friend, I hope you get everything you ever want! ❤️❤️

[@gdaddy5193]

That was awesome! She did crush it! My flight school was at a large municipal airport. So when a student did a first solo. Not only was there ATC, But, dozens of Commercial and civil pilots listening in. So they got a lot of congratulations and well dones. There were a LOT of eyes on them.

[@RyanHull76]

Nice landing! These always bring back great memories and a big smile on my face! great job instructor and student!!! Blue skies!

[@kenrice6999]

I got chills and goosebumps when you lifted off, it brought back all the excitment, and memories of my first solo flight. She did great on the radio and that landing was butter...nice job to her and her instructor!

[@Stuart-Evans]

One of the best solo pilot landings I’ve seen!… You definitely crushed it!… Well done

[@markbass9402]

These videos are great. Thank you.

[@skystars1]

As a long time CFII my heartiest congratulations to you! Enjoy your win. You earned it!

[@noahmaher9281]

Went to High School in Buffalo, a year and a half later I flew one of my XC solos here, to meet my parents in the FBO for lunch. Congratulations!

[@photorealm]

That is an exciting and scary moment Ill bet. If something goes wrong there is no one, but the freedom of flying independently has to be awesome.

[@shawnsands5050]

Congratulations. You grease that landing!!!!

[@NosyNoah]

BUTTERRRRRRR!!! That landing was smooooooooth

[@04JALD]

Landing was perfect. Enough said. Great job

[@markmidwest7092]

I'm very proud of you. I remember my first solo. I was downwind looking at the runway to my left and realized it was all up to me to get back down there. Good on you. I hope this turns into a lifelong career for you that makes you happy.

[@hypequake]

So cool. Makes me wanna take lessons!

[@HussainALMATROUD]

Yeah

[@societyMaDNeSs]

Probably the most profound moment in a pilots career. It’s truly a gut wrenching feeling leading up to your first solo but once you’ve done it, no other feeling like it.

[@kennethburhans665]

This is so cool. Love to see the confidence, and the excitement of freedom. LOL, it's like the first time I got to drive the parents car to the store alone.😊

[@rodrickewing4824]

Did my solo late last year One of the best feelings in my life Congrats You nailed that and perfect landing

[@Von45Rose]

Congratulations on being brave enough to follow through!

[@beautywithraami]

I could not stay that calm 😂 you go girl !!

[@efrancis19]

Wow, perfect landing, perfect radio calls. We have a great instructor and a great student.

[@PremiumUserUltra]

What a beautiful day for a first solo

[@erosnemesis]

Love it!! Wonderful experience! My first solo was 3 days ago!

[@ADDwithJTC]

That was great. Love watching these. Very inspirational.

[@SyFlys]

Right on the money maker! Congratulations, to many more safe flights 🥂

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Congrats. I never got to do that when my grandfather was teaching me. One of my regrets that I want to try and change soon. And she greased that landing like a pro. Kudos to the instructor.

[@danmart9087]

Outstanding! I remember my first solo landing there is no better feeling but the butterflies are big. I have always said if there is a lady behind the wheel you are as safe as if you were in your own mother's arms

[@GVSolo]

I still remember my first solo. Man... What an experience.

[@AdamDAavgeek]

100,50,40,30,20,10 BUTTEEERRRRRRRRRR

[@jimjustinjames]

Congratulations young lady on your solo! When I soloed my instructor “cut off” one of my shirt tails…. It was a well known and practiced tradition 😊!

[@Gubson]

That must be an awesome feeling. ❤

[@daftvader4218]

You never forget your first solo....even after 29,000 hours of flying...

[@RussianMaverick]

Congrats!🎉

[@Joe-n4e8e]

She was suxh a badass allstar! We're all so proud of her!

[@Kaii210]

I love flying! I go every year with my ROTC group the NC-CAP come and give us all day flights 🥰

[@XIStance00]

“You’re gonna crash it” is all I heard! Lol 😂

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you. What an accomplishment.🙂❤️

[@rondo1775]

One of those first-time things in life, you never forget the feeling. My first time was three touch & goes in a row. What a natural high it was.

[@Unknown2k10]

What a day for a first solo and the 152 is such a perfect plane to fly enjoy your future flights.

[@CamViesky]

GREASE! Beautiful first solo!

[@christicepeda1264]

How freaking exciting! I think you did amazing!!!

[@tim-kevinwahlert250]

I didn't even notice the landing at first because it was absolutely flawless!😲👏❤️

[@miked5539]

Crushing it is not something I learned in pilot training! Great radio work!

[@SimonParrett]

Must be an amazing feeling; your first solo flight. ✊🏻

[@ytdebugging]

that butter was so smooth it was a gas

[@luke515]

i remember my first solo, on rotation after it came out of ground effect it shot off like a rocket... its because it was the first time i flew with my own weight... ill never forget it.

[@MrHumboldtjustin]

Clean. Smooth like butter. I bounced on mine, but went around and nailed it

[@darinsingleton4085]

Love the support given to the new pilots

[@GeneralAviationist]

I can tell shes making it big love from another student❤

[@imdoobie80]

That was a nice slick landing great work.

[@johnconnolly2410]

Wow congratulations, im so jealous. Great job ❤

[@DJonesAviation]

Absolute butter!👌

[@MatthewLincoln-i4p]

I flew a Piper, with my flight instructor, last Sunday. My first time flying. I was told I had great navigational skills. We hit 60 mph, and I eased back on yoke- airborne 😅

[@davidb3491]

AAmazing solo Hailey, keep up the great work ✌

[@melissalumbau8338]

She buttered that👏👏👏👏

[@peterhuffam1006]

Greaser landing. Way to GO, girl!!!

[@markcaputo-d1g]

GREAT JOB !!! you crushed that well done

[@williammann5881]

Congratulations youll never forget your solo.

[@patricklimme1815]

Damn butter on the first one, keep on flying girl 💪💪👍👍

[@etarheel1]

Congratulations young lady! ❤🎉

[@Booming-letsplays]

God I remember my first solo and how much I was excited. Well done.

[@StonedBarbiee]

That’s so awesome. Jealous here in a good way. One day maybe I’ll learn.

[@allyharrison4284]

I remember my first solo in 1998. What a great feeling ! 3 perfect landings in a row . Taxi The AA1B Grumman back to the hanger. To have my flight instructor Ray cut off the Back of my brand new $50 Sacramento Kings Polo shirt , I bought at the game the night before! All times ! lol

[@tacxitforcegamefreakz2794]

what an amazing take of and landing :D

[@dossy12]

Fantastic! I remember mine 30 years ago!

[@RC944jim]

Great job, you had a great instructor! 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@PhillipImbesi]

Picture perfect landing, congrats!

[@AustNRail]

After my first solo, the smile didn’t leave my face in a week.

[@Drnken229]

God damn she landed it smoothly. Great job!

[@mrelytra]

Beautiful, that landing was absolutely butter. But, say, why is this in my recommended just a few days before my first solo? 😅

[@billducas]

This brought back great memories of my first solo in a Cessna 152 in 1979.

[@kimkristensen2816]

Great teacher and student. Congrats

[@toddmarkarian9665]

Sounded like she said 'Youre gonna crash it" and that had me rewind to do a double look/listen. Yeesh.

[@sherylbegby]

Awesome work. I can imagine the nerves. I know the nerves.

[@dessertaz5560]

She's great well done young lady 👍👍👍

[@Breckabroo33]

Congrats! Thats an amazing achievement!! Gotta feel great!!

[@rinzler9775]

I remember my first solo- busy airport, and a plane pulled out on the runway on my approach, so got to do my first solo go around as well.

[@marshallmerritt7500]

Landing was SMOOOOOOOOTH!😊👍

[@kayon5388]

She did an amazing job 👏

[@cadebecker2486]

Smoothest landing I’ve seen in a while.

[@dereknorman6561]

Can't wait for my solo! Inspiring video!

[@welchkoservices4200]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐

[@tiabhawnani8604]

I'm so happy to see this , it my dream to be a pilot

[@romanticdonkey468]

Heck ya!! That was fantastic!

[@philoliver8598]

This is fantastic Nice job. Well done 🎉

[@daytripper1860]

That first take off alone you pop off the runway. And then realize "this is all on me!"

[@thehandyhelper6319]

Absolutely Outstanding Miss!!! 👏🏽🤙🏽👍🏽

[@hank1519]

Amazing self-confidence!

[@keithrickson8522]

The thing that I remember most about my first solo was how light the plane was. It was like i was flying a kite all of a sudden, and my CFI wasn't even big, he was like 150 lbs and 5'7".