Sienna's First Solo!
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Published 2024-07-18
Sienna’s love for flying began early, and her commitment to aviation has been evident throughout her training. Today, her father is here to witness this significant day, adding a personal touch to the event. The journey began with a series of touch-and-goes in the Cessna 172, with her instructor by her side, making sure she was in the right headspace for this monumental task. After confirming her readiness, Sienna took the controls and successfully completed her three takeoffs and landings in the Cessna 172.
This video is a celebration of Sienna’s hard work and dedication as a student pilot. For those who have been following her progress on this YouTube channel, this first solo flight marks a thrilling and pivotal point in her aviation training. The journey of a student pilot is filled with challenges and triumphs, and today is a day of triumph.
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All Comments (21)
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Congratulate Sienna in the Comments! Thanks for supporting her journey through SuperThanks!
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Congratulations, Sienna! You're an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many others as well. Keep on chasing that dream! And thank you Chris for taking us along for the ride.
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For all your lifetime, you will never forget that day Sienna. Congratulations again!!!
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I solo'd at age 63 - the best day of my life! I still get goosebumps when I think of it and watch the video again. Congrats, Sienna. It's too late for me to really do much more with aviation but you have your whole life ahead of you. I basically ran out of money but made my goal, which was to sit alone in an airplane and fly - all up to me - and land (3 times) safely. You go, girl.
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She nailed it. Sienna didn't seem nervous at all like many I've seen so Huge Congratulations to her. Her family should be so, so proud of her as we all are. Best instructor ever.
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The first solo is the one flight you never forget. Congratulations Sienna.
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Congrats, Sienna!!🎉🎉 Thank you for letting us join you in your journey!!
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I’ve got Dad-level pride for this kid I’ve never met… I hope for all 4 of my kids to find what they are passionate about and chase their dreams like Sienna. I’m 39 and I’m about to take my first solo flight! Trying to set an example for my kids. Life can knock you down, like it did to me a few years ago, but I got up and kept working hard and now I’m finally chasing my dream of flying. Thanks for sharing this journey. I hope to come fly in Alaska someday!
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Gonna be released when I’m at work, but I already know the emotion. All of us do. So dang proud of ya!
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Discovery flight -> Addiction flight. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A little for Sienna’s journey! Congrats!
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Congratulate Sienna !! and Thank's for letting us join you in your journey!!
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Thanks, and what a great idea to encourage the flying community to contribute. Of course, the retired ATC in me didn't like "rolling back", but what a beautiful first solo. The quiet confidence in that young lady will serve her well in anything she does.
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Congrats Sienna on your first solo flight! I fell just short of my solo back in '79 due to my economic situation and at 68 yrs. old I still regret not soloing. All the Best with your career! Throttle On!
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Congratulations Sienna on your first solo!! That is a huge accomplishment and memory you’ll never forget. You should be proud of yourself.
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Congrats Sienna - you'll never forget this day! Was a pleasure watching.
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Congratulations Sienna!
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Sienna, I never comment on YouTube videos but I wanted to say, around the time you started flying I had just had a bad experience with a stuck aileron on one of my flights with my instructor. At the time I got the vibe that my instructor didn't care about our safety because immediately after takeoff the plane dipped hard to the right and we almost crashed. I said I wanted to go land and do the lesson a different day in a different plane, but my instructor insisted we keep flying and said it was fine as long as we adjust for the plane "pulling" to the right 😂 After that lesson I decided to abandon the idea of becoming a private pilot. But since then, I've been watching your videos and admiring your progress and how great of an instructor Chris is and it's given me the itch to get back to it and finish getting my license, because I see what you've accomplished in only a year or so, and realized how important it is to have a good instructor who cares and isn't just using you to increase their own flight hours. When I get back to it, I'll be finding a different instructor and remembering your videos! Congrats on your first solo and thanks for the inspiration. Happy flying!
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Woot!!! Way to go! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Sienna. “You know what you’re doing, go have fun,” is almost verbatim what my CFI said last summer as he launched me on my solo, and within a few months I’d completed my PPL. First Solo is one you’ll never forget. Congratulations!
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Every circuit up to the solo my smile got bigger and bigger. Then when she looked over and no one was in the seat beside her... I just busted out smiling and laughing. I soloed in 1980 and I can see it in my mind just as clear as watching this video. Thank you for letting me be young again for just a little while. Prayers sent for many years of exciting adventures for Sienna.
