My First Solo Flight At 16 Years Old

[@TheFlyingVin16]

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[@rudgervedana5102]

@TheFlyingVin16 cool could u try here in Philippines bro😊🤭

[@flyingaxeman7343]

These are the kind of kids your company can hire with confidence. Attention to detail and a sense of responsibility.

[@groovelife415]

They're still teens with an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex. They're irrational by nature until the age of 25. Hire him to mow your grass, not fly a fucking plane putting people on the ground at risk.

[@ghost-root]

A piece of advice from a pilot: try to speak slowly when you transmit messages on the frequencies. You speak too quickly, and this can cause serious safety issues during your flights. Learn to articulate your messages clearly. Speaking too fast does not mean you are a professional, as others may have difficulty understanding the information. This will help avoid any collisions

[@Moyasser23]

Master 🇲🇦

[@Sanatani_36912]

Just okay

[@ashu6833]

​@@Sanatani_36912Jay shree ram ❤

[@itsUncleMonK]

The atc understood him fine. Maybe they speak faster in their language. Prove you are a pilot, aswell, Maroc sniper. Or your message will go ingored

[@Idek817]

@@itsUncleMonKit’s really not that serious. it was just advice, it doesn’t mean he has to listen to it. You sound like a 12 year old.

[@berniebrown9115]

Congratulations from Texas. You seemed very confident not showing much nervous jitters at all. Welcome to the sky young man

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thanks!

[@caltitude]

Another one in the sky hey Bernie!

[@berniebrown9115]

@@caltitude hey buddy wishing you the best and looking forward to your next USA content

[@caltitude]

@@berniebrown9115 Thanks Bernie, coming this week my friend!

[@raynoodlenose]

😅 0:10 😅 0:14 0:17

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

he smiles as his dream has just been realised. well done young fellow. parents will be very proud of you.

[@chrisstromberg6527]

I remember my first solo, over 35 years ago. Just after liftoff, I was completely caught off guard at how quickly that C152 would climb without the instructor next to me. Congrats.

[@adrjdr]

Ahahaha, same memory here !

[@alexc5449]

Same. I was in J3 Cub. It took off in no time, caught me off guard for sure.

[@tedstryker73]

I was caught off guard by the emotions when my C152 broke the surly bonds

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thanks Chris, nice to hear that you enjoyed your first solo as well!

[@marlonsukura530]

That smile when he was about to land was priceless. Congratulations young man. The A350 is somewhere waiting.

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much :)

[@ColaTheYT]

@@TheFlyingVin16you will reach ur dream mine is different and hard

[@user-gn7o1gh10]

⁠@@ColaTheYTeveryone can achieve their dreams even you:)

[@Skafiskafnjak51]

@@TheFlyingVin16 I hope you buy proper supercar with that pilot massive salary ;D

[@SonofthewindsInc]

Ha ha ha! I remember my first solo... My instructor said Taxi to the ramp and said " Jet, you are going solo , remember everything I taught you " 👍

[@chrisgreen6889]

Ambushed you. Lol

[@patricke170]

Same here

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Must've felt amazing being suprised by your flight instructor :)

[@Turbulence210]

@@TheFlyingVin16 my instructor did the same thing. which I guess is kinda good so that I wouldn't worry. but i wanted to put cameras in my plane. oh well

[@sjalmeha]

unforgettable moments yay

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Every pilot remembers their first solo. As a flight instructor of many years, now retired, the optimum age to learn how to fly is between 14 and 16. Kids of that age generally only need one demonstration of a given manoeuvre. As they get older they need more.

[@marvinharms1891]

Maaannn!!! You serious 😢 I'm 45 and still want to get my ppl. I'm in South Africa 😏 So... yeah.. it's difficult. Meaning expensive! But I will get it. I have a small bucket list, and to fly is on the top.

[@mattemor8355]

is 18 still good?

[@tomarmstrong1281]

@@mattemor8355 Any age is good. My experience was that younger people generally needed less reinforcement than older people.

[@PrepareToTakeoff]

@@tomarmstrong1281 Hi, there, I am currently 15 years old, and would love to get my PPL. Before I can fly my first solo, what step do I have to take in order to make that possible? Thanks for any advice, I highly appreciate it!

[@tomarmstrong1281]

@@PrepareToTakeoff Find yourself a flight instructor who explains on the ground exactly what you will be taught during a lesson in the air and will listen carefully to your questions no matter how silly you think they might be. One who will demonstrate each airborne manoeuvre and give you ample time to practice the same manoeuvre. Avoid instructors who provide too much information in the air.

[@chrisgreen6889]

You'll never get that feeling ever again. You stayed very calm and confident.. well done

[@neiluk4109]

The smiles said it all: that's a day you'll never forget! Felicitations from the UK!

[@JackDaniels-v7t]

Watching you from Bali, Indones and recalling my first so at age 16 - some 54 years ago. Thanks for helping me relive the thrill.

[@TheFlyingVin16]

You're welcome ;)

[@jeanchristopherozner]

Well done! I did mine 40 years ago when I was 15 and I still remember every minute of that flight, including the howling of course! Bravo!

[@Kyo-Kusanagi178]

Hi , Sir I am 16 years old. My dream is to be a GD Pilot in PAF. I wish I will. 😊

[@givemeoneminuteCZ]

His happy smile as he was about to land says everything. He loves flying a lot. Well done! ^^

[@TheLincolnshireFlyer]

Well done buddy. I’ve been flying 19 years now and I remember my 1st solo very well.

[@hush3956]

are you a commercial pilot?

[@tranqjl]

Well done, you nailed it . I did my first solo at 16 in a glider at RAF Halton. Took me another 5 years for my powered solo at Archerfield Brisbane. Instructor jumps out and says Off you Go .Welcome to the skies.

[@geeewiz2231]

CONGRATULATIONS Young Man ! Keep your nose to the grind stone, you'll be a 777 Captain in 20 years and still have 30 years of flying. Very nice to ride along with you.

[@florianbooneiam]

Congrats! Like many of us, you'll cherish this moment for the rest of your life.

[@tedarvan8387]

That was so much fun to watch! Congratulations, young man. A tremendous achievement! Your smile was the best part! Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia USA!🇺🇸

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thanks! Greetings from the Netherlands👍

[@haidacable]

Congratulations from Alaska USA, so many opportunities for you to take your first step into the aviation world. Stay safe and enjoy your aviation freedom.

[@mattikaki]

What a beautiful first solo. And a beautiful Katana plane too. I am in Finland and remember when a Finnish young man of your age flew his first solo. He wrote a book which I read over 50 years ago.

[@mikalaybourn]

Absolutely love seeing when young people accomplish something they've dreamt of. The smile and the fist at 6:03 says a lot. I smiled just like that when I drove my first train alone a few months ago, age 24, after passing my final exam. Congratulations with the successful flight!

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much!👍

[@bobbroadhurst1648]

Nicely done champ, I can still remember my first solo many years ago ...... you will too

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thanks! I really appreciate it :)

[@vizograph]

This must be the most terrifying but exciting thing a human can feel. Well done!

[@malacca1951]

Actually, it's NOT terrifying! If it was, people would not do it. It's exciting and fairly detailed but with good, professional tuition, today's GPS, modern aircraft and good weather it's easier than driving a car! (And fewer road-signs!) I remember a friend (who was a Doctor - a 'Flying Doctor!' - LOL) said, 'Remember, we humans are NOT meant to be up there! I replied, 'No, not without an aircraft and a map! I meant to learn to fly in the dark (and above the clouds) but it became too expensive. Maybe, one day!?

[@vizograph]

@@malacca1951 I know how flying works pal. I've been in the industry for nearly 20 years. I've not flown solo (yet) The word terrifying ought not be a negative. Some of the most joyful experiences come from being scared, anxious, terrified. I don't retract my opinion

[@brutallyhonest-k8i]

@@vizographIt’s never good to have no fear as a pilot. That can be a recipe to disaster. This guy is just trying to be tough for no reason. Saying what everyone says about the aviation industry. Buzzwords, no real terminology.

[@JohnDowd-r8t]

You also must know all the emergency procedures by heart. True dedication

[@TheFlyingVin16]

That is correct!

[@pauldavies4870]

I can also recall my first solo 40 y ago at age 15. Listening to the ATIS more than once... flashbacks ;-). Back in those days the first solo would usually be after 45 mins with an instructor, and he'd jump out on the runway and leave you to do one or two. Well done.

[@allensrcadventures]

That was awesome to watch. Everything about this video was beautiful ... but your smile when you did it, that was the best.

[@mwsparky2]

Brilliant, absolutely nailed it 👏👏 CONGRATULATIONS.. Everything was good, your approach was lovely and on the centre line, great landing.. wish you had recorded to your Full Stop, like to have seen your reactions after you had completed your task and switched off the engine.. You totally reminded me and my first solo when i was your age too, so much going on, you looked confident and really enjoying it, I felt your excitement and achievement, and it is a BIG achievement 👍👌👏 Well done 💯 I see many people saying rich kid, rich parents etc, so what, those people sadly are probably jealous, but you have the opportunity to embrace it and it's what you like doing and why not.. Good luck to you in your aviation endeavours, and try not to become too complacent, keep to your check lists, and stay safe.. Best wishes Mike, Nottingham UK

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your comment!

[@mwsparky2]

​@@TheFlyingVin16 you are very welcome, I've been where you are and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your flying experiences.. Fly safe and stick to your flight training discipline... Best wishes

[@ktsenya2]

Congratulations on your first solo. There is nothing that can quite replace that exhilarating feeling when you take the controls of an airplane for the first time and fly it on your own. Believe me that was the same feeling I had when my instructor stepped out of the airplane and said, take it around the pattern a few times and don’t scratch it. It is one of the rare accomplishments that few of us will ever get to experience in a lifetime. Cherish and relish it.

[@Muksanim2012]

He was so happy with this special accomplishment. Congratulations! Greetings from the USA near Washington, DC.

[@StevieDCC]

Wow, 38 years old and terrified of flying and this young man is bossing it 😮 congratulations 🎉

[@AV8R767]

I remember that same smile on my face after going solo. Blue skies and safe flying my friend.

[@exposingkreford]

I'm 17 and i used to flight jets in GTA V

[@RusscanFLY]

Congratulations on your first solo! It’s a day that you’ll never forget. You are well on your way to be an excellent pilot. Take care and fly well!

[@mrwilliecowie]

Well done ! look forward to your following videos. Willie from the UK.

[@Olant.]

Very well done, Captain! Congratulations 🎉💪👍💐

[@JCON631]

BRAVO from New York... Butter indeed!

[@edwardchevrette-s7y]

Congratulations!! I made my first solo when I was sixteen years old. Greatest moment of my life.

[@tula7141]

Congratulations from Alabama on your first solo! This is a huge life event that you will remember always. I bet you do big things in this life!

[@gsx1400madboy]

How proud must that young boys parents be!!! Amazing.

[@Avgeek14]

i used to not be so interested in small planes like cessnas. But now you made me think about all the pilots learning how to fly an aircraft You started at a very young age. The was you were so happy when you landed made me smile. Good luck to you on your aviation journey Hopefully i will be like you one day

[@mutherbird]

Congratulations on a flight well done! I was also only 16 yo when I first soloed on August 15, 1964 ! I could tell from seeing this video, your flight instructor did a wonderful job with you! I wish you good fortune and hope to see more of your flying adventures!

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your comment and support.

[@chocolate_700]

Ein sehr toller und sympathischer Junge! ❤❤ Mit 16 Jahren so eine Maschine fliegen, das ist eine wundervolle Leistung. Man muss, denke ich, schon gewisser Weise Eier haben, dass man dann mit so einer Maschine abhebt, weil dem Piloten ist immer klar: Wenn da was schiefgeht, dann kann das Leben schnell vorbei sein.

[@mastergamer99554]

Gefeliciteed op je eerste vlucht! Ik geniet wel van je content!

[@hbh1532]

Well done, young man. Wishing you many more exciting and safe fying adventures ahead!

[@buckzx12r]

Its such a thrill when you complete your first solo!Ill never fortget it!

[@wals6383]

I also had my first solo at age 16 years and my flight instructor was in the plane with me as we were practicing circuits. Then after three landings he told me to pull over into a taxi way as he wanted to check something on the airplane and got out with the engine still running. I was a bit confused as to why he was just kept walking away from me towards the hangers until he turned around and just hand waved me off to the runway. Then it just all kicked in...Oh, he wants me to fly go solo!!!

[@oceanchaser]

hello from California San Diego, well done young man congratulations! That looks like one really exciting day. You look very confident good job the flight looked awesome. You have some very proud parents.

[@bguntern]

Congratulations, you are a new star in the skies! I was working in the Airline Business and have more than 18'000 flying hours and I really admire you - you are so cool! Bravo !

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much sir👍

[@naSvarB]

The woo-hoo after liftoff and your happiness face when start landing is just priceless. Congratulations dude!

[@Christin5554]

I am amazed. You did such a great job and didn't seem nervous. I know how difficult it is to fly a small plane, everythong you need to know. Good luck to you in the future and only safe flights. Flying is so enjoyable!

[@michaelschlueter9507]

Congratulations from Brandenburg-Germany.

[@robinwbarrett]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 I always find it strange that you can pilot an aircraft before you can legally drive a car! Well done

[@AlexdAviator]

(PPL student here) If you think about it, everyone with $500 in their wallet can get a drivers licence without having to do any kind of phisical and mental examination, and will learn to drive in a few months. piloting a plane requires much more time + you have to pass exams that are way harder than driving exams and you have an instructor that follows you throught your whole course. so i think it only makes sense that if you are capable that yes, you can fly a plane before driving a car

[@RootBert397]

@@AlexdAviator with all that knowledge and experience about responsibility and safety they gather from flying, they will likely be the best, most responsible learner driver of all times at 18

[@AlexdAviator]

@@RootBert397 yeah well a drivers license after a PPL will definetly give you the upper hand

[@dh1984-bnu]

Wow! Awesome! 👏👏👏 That smile only comes from someone that loves to fly. Enjoy the sky dude!

[@ronrivers4261]

Congratulations on your first solo! Nicely done! 😊

[@kristensorensen2219]

I remember my first solo too. 1972 in a 1969 C-150 aerobat. I was looking forward to it! Uncontrolled field, no headset, just me and the unicom frequency to listen to and call my positions and intentions to anyone in the airport traffic area. Went for two touch n goes and the full stop. We used the CIGARS checklist. The POH was so thin. Controlls free & correct, instruments set & checked, gas on, air trim set, run up 1700 rpm check carb heat rpm drop then mag check and back to idol power, safety lights doors brakes etc. Cessna 7548v departing runway 35 for closed traffic at Aurora State. So easy and fun!! Now I can go fly by myself next time!! Great memories!! ERAU 80 CFIA&I ret.

[@AbdullahAli-os9tb]

Are you an airline pilot??!

[@trevorsaylors622]

Enjoyed the upload and your passion for Flying!

[@StephenJones-x7g]

Congratulations, I remember my first solo in Daytona Beach in Florida 🎉🍾🥂

[@acordoeterno]

Congratulations from Brazil. I am an aviation enthusiast and I say that God willing, you will have a brilliant career from now on in Jesus name! Keep learning more and more about aviation! Keep going, don't stop! It will be incredible!

[@eagerv]

Congratulations. Great video, I wasn't that much older than you for my 1st solo, would be hard to forget the date. 7/7/77. Didn't realise the coincidence until I filled out my logbook, though my CFI did know.😁

[@saldun2603]

You are blessed and kissed. Stay your ways in what you want to do and always will. Onward 🌈 to blue skies and always great times.

[@MrLorcanduffy]

Very well done and most impressive. Safe flying into the future!

[@brendankelly3966]

Well done, watched the whole thing and you looked like you enjoyed every single second of it

[@takman03]

Congratulations from California. Well done with your solo! Look forward to seeing how you progress with your flying.

[@oldtimer2192]

That was brilliant! Confidence, professionalism and an awesome first solo! Magnificent! 👍👍👍

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it :)

[@la_bellezza_dell_arte]

Greetings from Russia, you are flying great, I wish you great success

[@lariskins]

о русский

[@la_bellezza_dell_arte]

@@lariskins Привет)

[@yurgu2007]

Привет из Челябинска;)

[@auto_p1lot]

Well done 🎉 Many congratulations for this milestone achievement.

[@rmjonsson]

I'm so happy for you! I'm glad you trained while you're still young. You're going places!

[@abbasdabbousithecaptain3599]

I could have also done my my first solo this year at 16 but not everything goes as planned but now if everything goes as planned I will start this year. Congrats and see you in the skies where we belong.

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Wish you al the best!👏

[@XxPanosfpxX]

Congratulations! Great performance, keep up the good work! Safe landings!

[@ashraf100_EGY]

Wish u luck bro keep up the phenomenal work from Egypt

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the support :)

[@KevinWolters]

Gefeliciteerd! deze vergeet je nooit weer! nog heel veel mooie vluchten en veilige landingen toegewenst!

[@flying-musk]

landing is so beautiful... when you turn right aligning yourself towards the center line... congrats and thanks for sharing

[@margemiller5503]

Congratulations on your achievement. Your confidence shows that you will be a very skilled and accomplished pilot. I don't fly but whenever I buy a new car, I have it blessed so that God will be with me when I travel. You should be very proud of yourself. May God be with you whenever you takes to his heavens. God bless

[@ATCHarry]

Congratulations! There is nothing more liberating than flying. What an accomplishment!

[@Mangos7227]

Welcome to the sky young man! You done very very well. Im sure lots off planes are waiting for you. And also im very very proud . So is your dad mother grandad everybody!

[@dandanCXY]

Good for you! Remember to protect your eyes with sunglasses, eyes are so important to pilots. Stay safe !!!

[@kezzachadda8175]

Fantastic vid and yes Congratulations to your first solo fly ...you looked brilliant !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@OrionsLuminence]

Omg that's awesome,♥️ from France bro!

[@chrisflight7185]

well, done! totally accurate with the checklist and procedures up to the last moment. Plus - you enjoyed it and felt comfortable. From now on never take for granted that you are perfect. It's lifelong learning and focussing on what you are doing. Then it is great gift and exclusive passion that will stay with you.

[@udtravels]

Congrats. Have to say it is the best feeling and proudest moment in the world by far !!!! Happy flying 🎉

[@adrianomoreira5394]

Parabéns, jovem piloto, compartilhamos de sua felicidade nesse primeiro voo solo!!! Deus o abençõe!!!

[@Victor-sh1ez]

Well done from Ireland. I was your age when I took my first solo. I was fortunate to have had a wonderful chief and operating instructors. Good methods, practices, focus on all key checklist items at each stage of flight is an essential piloting discipline. Thinking ahead and preparing mentally and calmly for any eventuality and having.a plan to deal with such situation is to be well prepared. The Golden Order of piloting, Aviate, Navigate and Communicate in that order. Also your call out actions is good practice for later multi-crew operations in CRM operations. You will never forget that moment Sir. Bravo.

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thank you very much! I hope to achieve the same as you one day✈️

[@nicolameaney6384]

I'm irish

[@jmanhuntley]

Congratulations young man. that's an awesome feeling !

[@denismoore390]

Nice Job Buddy Know that feeling. Pretty lite take off without that instructors occupancy. Beautiful !!!

[@patricke170]

Absolutely. When my fat instructor got out of my plane I could barely keep it on the ground. It was light as a feather haha

[@TheFlyingVin16]

@@patricke170hahaha😂

[@Felilipee3]

mann, you´re incredible, with 16 years you are flying for the sky, me with 17 years i dont know what to do with my life

[@MegatronRacing237]

The smile! That’s awesome dude! Happy for you

[@iPoriel]

Welcome into the aviation family ! Congrats :-)

[@kirbydavis3466]

Your smile at the end says it all. Congratulations!

[@robdotcom71]

Great stuff mate..... welcome to the sky!

[@malacca1951]

As everyone here says, we all remember our first solo! And remember, we can only a 'first solo' once! When I did mine - and I remember every minute - there were no smart-phones or even digital cameras! (There was colour film however - I'm not SO old!) I had not expected to fly solo; my instructor literally jumped out and said, 'Fly a circuit'. I was at 4000 feet before I realised I was alone! I'm very impressed that this young man can not only fly competently but can also cope with stage-fright from being made into a film-star at the same time! Well done! I wish you many happy hours of flying, training and fun. And let us know if you end up flying for Ryanair or Aeroflot!! (Ik heb je vliegtuig gevonden op Flightradar24! Ik ben niet ver weg in Humberside, Engeland. Misschien vlieg jij ooit wel eens over het water!)

[@stephenonomo4416]

Congratulations You are a fearless, confident, brave, and strong soul. 🙏

[@rafaelnunes9224]

Congratulations for your first solo flight. I am Brazilian and is my dream be aviation pilot. Hugs from Brazil.

[@glide231]

Congrats!! I'm 14 and what you just did is one of my dreams. Fly high!

[@D.Argentarius]

Ich freue mich sehr für dich. Du hast das sehr professionell gemacht.Und es war ein Genuss dir deine Anspannung zu Beginn anzumerken, die dann im Flug nicht mehr spürbar war. Deine große Freude war dir anzusehen. Du kannst Stolz auf dich sein. Weiterhin finde ich, dass dein FI dich bestens vorbereitet hat. My first solo was in 1987. Viele Grüße .

[@Capuchinagimenezzapata]

Justo cuándo yo nací 😮 esta es mi fecha de nacimiento ❤

[@SPCWinnebagoCounty]

Congrats from Illinois. Your nervousness is valid, as I would, especially hearing “runway 100 percent wet.”

[@flyingfox8360]

congrats on the solo! My first solo my instructor said, do it like weve done every time leading up to this, and if that's out the window, just fly good dont suck.

[@DanielLisovoy]

Fantastic job on your first solo flight! The thrill and nervousness of that moment are unforgettable. As a fellow aviator and aviation channel creator, I love seeing the passion for flying in the next generation. Keep soaring high! ✈🛫

[@Turbulence210]

I did my solo exactly a week after you did yours, in a Diamond Extreme HK36 TTC in Arizona (USA). it sure is a wonderful experience! I'm working my way to get my private pilot license, and commercial pilot license.

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Congratulations !

[@michaelsmith697]

I love the total view canopy! I learnt to fly in a Piper Warrior 11. We had to memorise all the checks. I do like the flip chart to double check everything though. I think this is the best way by far, so nothing gets left out!

[@TheFlyingVin16]

Thanks✈️👍