FIRST SOLO FLIGHT.. What Pilot Dreams Are Made Of | The Road To FLYING SOLO (EP. 6)

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We are coming to the end of The Road To Flying Solo. In this series we've followed the progress of student pilot Edwin as he goes from zero flight experience to flying solo! To watch the rest of the videos in the series, click here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLJphzkmJPdli7Map6qVy1L158B7jbmRxb
The coveted first solo is in sight for Edwin. All he needs to do is show me some good landings, and I'll get out. Can he do it?
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@harrisongould9460 2 жыл бұрын

I listen and I can't get anything done. That guy who was lost sounded like me. I was flying at night and was instructed to make right traffic onto 21(at an airport I was based out of...I was going home) and I found myself and an adjacent airport and didn't realize it until I saw the numbers...Runway 23. The tower was telling me I wasn't at their airport and I didn't believe them. I didn't land and swallowed my pride and was guided home but that was a huge f-up. FYI - home airport CDW. Airport I attempted to land at was MMU. Because of this issue, I voluntarily reported the incident to the FAA. Nothing happened. As for the video, very engaging. I feel the need for 65 and rotate.

@nathanmcguire932 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an airline pilot for the past 6 months or so but I was a flight instructor before that and mostly instructed private pilot students. Your videos almost make me want to go back into instructing! Its easy to forget how fun and rewarding it can be. Great work!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@deeanna8448 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be really rewarding too, if you are good at teaching. It would be cool to see students pull off a great landing or first solo and think "I did that!"

@MrBoatjr 2 жыл бұрын

I would be freaking out from that guy not knowing where he was in the sky. Thank god he found the way back safely. Good job there big guy

@spelldaddy5386 2 жыл бұрын

Did Edwin do any training after this (cross country, check ride prep maneuvers, etc)? If so, I'd be interested in an encore episode, even if he doesn't make it all the way to a license

@japhillips87 2 жыл бұрын

The first solo flight is something you will never forget. Congrats to Edwin.

@tseo420 2 жыл бұрын

Man, your genuine excitement for your passion to teach and for your student's success makes me wish I had you as my instructor. Like a proud teary eyed mother eagle watching the eaglet's first flight, kicking him out of the nest.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha It's true though. It's a joint success and it's so rewarding to take someone from being a timid little sparrow to a majestic eagle!

@truthhurts1339 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing is better then when a teacher is excited to see their students succeed. It gives them such confidence to accomplish anything. Great job to both of you.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LukePylypciw 2 жыл бұрын

Was a great series. That’s a day he’ll never forget! Congrats!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Brave_Aviator 2 жыл бұрын

I did my first solo a week ago and I never knew I would be able to do it but I did it! It’s an amazing experience and very unforgettable.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Crongratulations!

@chrisstoughton5560 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted you an Edwin to know that the last video helped me immensely on my landings. The rear camera showed how he was holding the nose too high, and the fix of showing the proper sight picture. A week and a half ago I SOLOED! The reason I got to solo was finally seeing the correct sight picture, and from there my landings really improved. So much so that my instructor allowed me to solo. I credit that video for helping me see what I was missing. Thanks to both of you for all the hard work. Tomorrow is my first cross country! Cheers!!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing to hear.. I’m so glad that my video helped you! Congratulations on a massive achievement!

@thebadgerpilot 2 жыл бұрын

So this is super nit-picky, but I’m so happy to be hearing “Cherokee 042” instead of “Cherokee November 042” Little details make a big difference in confidence and perception.

@brennenfitzgerald Жыл бұрын

Did a go around on my tricycle solo (first was tailwheel in a J3)…… CFI actually said “I don’t care why you did that. You made the decision. That’s the student pilot I was training.”…… I’ll never forget that flight.

@KasualKaos 2 жыл бұрын

His progression is phenomenal. It was great to watch. I really enjoyed this series.

@clewis3838 9 ай бұрын

Bro, it's clear you were born to be a CFI. Great video, and I love your excitement.

@jdub7771 9 ай бұрын

Following Edwin was one of my favorite KZfaq series. I'm approaching my solo and I can relate to everything in his videos. Good job you did with him.

@LewDixAviation 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.. I’m glad you enjoy the series!

@FromNorway63 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to both Edwin and LewDix. Brings back a lot of memories. Think I should go to Florida and take a discovery flight

@serverguy74 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the series and big congrats to Edwin. Having just soloed for the first time about a month ago, I was totally captivated watching someone else go through the learning with its ups and downs. Can't wait to see future content!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for your solo and thanks for watching!

@healerf18 2 жыл бұрын

A big congrat's to Edwin. Well done. Confirming the Baron off his left wing was perfect. Never assume - if any doubt, just ask tower. They're there to help. A mark of aviation maturity.

@MartyBecker 2 жыл бұрын

What a great series! Congrats Edwin. 👍 Last week, 41 years ago was when I soloed. Those are flights that will not be forgotten. Even better nowadays with video. I hope there is an update on the results of Edwin’s training after this.

@jaidanmillar 2 жыл бұрын

I just did my first solo yesterday! I know that feeling🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@user-ql1qe9ns3y 6 ай бұрын

Time for a WHERE ARE THEY NOW!!!!! 1 Year later....what's the rest of the story? LOL.... 53yr old Student Pilot in Kentucky really enjoying the videos....Your lesson videos with your students are helping me a lot.... Keep up the great work!!!

@tds456 2 жыл бұрын

For the crosswind landing being great, during my training I found that days when it was totally calm and I didn't have to do anything, I'd end up waiting too long to correct when things eventually needed it. When the crosswinds hit it was a constant case of keeping things going meaning better concentration and better landing when they happened. 90 degree crosswinds did mean lots of go around practice.

@thesecretsaint8178 2 жыл бұрын

“BOOSH” to you both! Behind every good pilot is a great instructor! Congrats to you both! 🙋🏼‍♀️

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexiacartusciello3411 10 күн бұрын

ATC was so patient with the guy lost

@mattw7796 2 жыл бұрын

I was hyped when Edwin nailed that landing. Good stuff. I will be starting CFI training soon and I love watching your videos Lew. I learn a lot on how to really teach from your videos. Thanks for putting this great content out.

@mikeparrish6556 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome series!! I can’t wait until I get to that point. Congrats Edwin

@user-qe3ev2gw3h 10 ай бұрын

The BEST CFI. Thank you very much. From Zero to Hero. instructions from love of your Heart.

@Cherokee140Pilot 2 жыл бұрын

So happy for Edwin! Get 'r done!!

@itznotbraedon4208 2 жыл бұрын

Just binge-watched the whole Edwin series and it was so AMAZING how fast he was learning and getting good landings in! Congratulations Edwin!!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidmurphy1300 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, a massive hurdle to overcome and a day Edwin will never forget.

@royson345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to both of you so much for this series! Starting my training soon and theres so much useful info here. It’s been a joy to watch Edwin’s progress. I’m a little sad it’s over to be honest, watching your relationship grow as well as his skills was fun too watch as well. Boooooosh!

@gsxrrider827 2 жыл бұрын

The timing of this video is awesome! I did my first solo this past Friday. Congrats to him! Truly a fantastic moment!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation!

@gsxrrider827 2 жыл бұрын

@@LewDixAviation thanks! Your videos certainly helped her me there! Can't wait to see your next series!

@christopherrice9533 2 жыл бұрын

BRAVO ZULU LEW DIX! GREAT JOB AND WHAT A GREAT SERIES! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

@bonro001 Жыл бұрын

What an uplifting series! Has caused me to push my instructor a bit more in the be happy while flying area!

@LewDixAviation Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@moha2142 2 жыл бұрын

very informative and good work please keep these videos all the way up

@shukifridland4845 2 жыл бұрын

As always amazing video!!! Excellent job! I’ll keep pointing out your ability to celebrate small victories along the way! It’s a great attitude! Thank you for the great series.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wynnebritton1 11 ай бұрын

Loved this episode, left me feeling emotional, congratulations both on such a great job flying and recording it for us all to see... thats it im starting my PPL !

@gavinkelley3314 2 жыл бұрын

So stoked for Edwin! Congrats man!

@scottmorgan4036 2 жыл бұрын

What an great series of videos. Has made me want to start learning to fly✈️ Keep up the great work Lewdix I look forward to you content each week👍👍

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank brother!

@ammarzaidi765 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this series. I hope I find an instructor like you when I begin my flight training hopefully

@micbritt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent series! I'm even more excited to start my flight training in the fall now. Thanks to Edwin for sharing your training with us. Brave man

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I'm thankful to Edwin for allowing me to film his progress. Great chap!

@pavan151 2 жыл бұрын

So inspiring LewDix. I love these videos

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HA-mz2sg 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations well done Edwin! Thanks for the series Lewdix.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@Glyrez 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to both of you! Student pilot on his way to greatness! Lew you are an awesome inspiration, most excellent teacher!👏👏👏

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gly!

@lorrainehallett6905 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video Lew! Edwin was pure class up there, many congratulations mate. I’m nearing solo and very excited in sunny Leicestershire lol. Keep up the brilliant content - it helps more than you know 👏🏼

@lorrainehallett6905 Жыл бұрын

And its Scott lol not Lorraine, I’m subscribed on her account 😳

@Alex_BF 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the series ! Edwin looks like such a nice guy, one you want to have around and fly with. And you are such a great instructor ! Thank you for sharing, absolutely delicious !

@Shaneepe1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! Really enjoyed it

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@psychastria Жыл бұрын

Yay! Congrats to Edwin!

@flywithsaxardiid5853 Жыл бұрын

Best flight instructor in the world I pray one day I fly with you ✌️

@LewDixAviation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Maybe one day!

@lesliewilliams2398 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome series!! Must admit I got a little teary eyed with his progress. Congratulations 🎉

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thats lovely!

@chriscollins-reed8721 2 жыл бұрын

Thought this series was absolutely epic! Class content! Well done to Edwin! More stuff like this!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

@tomjohnson4524 2 жыл бұрын

This has been an awesome series. Just passed my check ride 2 weeks ago in my Mooney!!!! Great day. I watch this channel a bunch while training and it made me realize that I’m not the only one that struggled with landings. Sometimes still do. Hahahaha. Keep them coming brother LewDix

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Congrats on the pass!

@zs1we325 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on the Solo man. Great flight.

@lechstryzewski9350 2 жыл бұрын

Edwin, ...... Lewis, ........ GREAT JOB to both of you !!!! - Awesome work fellas -

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@clearedfortakeoffpiper 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos! I will be doing my first solo next week. So excited. Good job!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good luck!

@mikebailey9998 2 жыл бұрын

Great series Lew! I can't imagine the time it took to put this together.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. It was a long process but completely worth it!

@phillipruda2445 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Edwin. Fantastic! I started watching these videos around two years ago dreaming of doing just this. I now find myself exactly at this point in my training, completing circuits. In the UK the process is different in so many ways, but the principles are the same. Landed my first greaser a week ago, and still on an emotional high from that. These videos have been an inspiration. All the very best.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

So cool to see someone that’s been around my videos and comments section for a while transition into training and finding success. Thanks for sharing.

@tylerharker3531 2 жыл бұрын

Great series, would like to see more like it.

@gavinkelley3314 2 жыл бұрын

This series also has been awesome and so much help because I'm just starting everything and trying to work up to my solo by October.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you have enjoyed it!

@liquidintegrity 2 жыл бұрын

Is he sleepy 🥱 or just playing it cool 😎 that’s the way you do it, relaxed and doing solos! I should have studied in the mornings for my PPL ! Great job 👏 Lewis!

@deeanna8448 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go, Edwin! 🤙🛩️

@danielcrowder9497 2 жыл бұрын

Liking the series! Looking forward to more episodes. Have to say though, absolutely died at 5:00 🤣

@tonym3675 2 жыл бұрын

First and most important. CONGRATULATIONS EDWIN! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨. Second, Great Job CFI Lew. You did the guy well. Sitting here I am very happy for you both. And of course, Thank you Lew for ALL the great content.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@redmondson27 2 жыл бұрын

THE BOY DID IT! Time to get out that sectional and prepare for XC's!

@matthewsharman2269 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job Edwin, keep up the smooth landings. BTW Lewis when are you coming to Carlisle Airport?

@flyhalf2 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the series Lew like all of your videos. They should be required watching for any PPL student, you can learn so much from them. Brings back happy memories of my training in the UK On avergae Lew, how many landings before your students are competent enough to go solo?

@stevelawson7635 2 жыл бұрын

Ep. 5 helped me with my landings; this episode simply gave me goose bumps!!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

haha thats amazing!

@Darryl_P_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great series!

@mustaphahabib2703 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely fantastic series this has been!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CaswellGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Epic series of videos Lew 👏 really happy to see Edwin's progress, he's done really well. Even my wife who isn't that in to aviation just watched his first solo because she "had to see how Edwin got on!" 😂

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s brilliant! It was great to be able to capture his journey up to his solo. Special moment!

@tenn24th 2 жыл бұрын

Wtg Lew and Edwin. Awesome first solo landing. Lew, you’re a goober, but a goober that I’d like to have as an instructor. That’s a compliment. Haha (goober in a good way). You’re genuine. And that’s what is awesome. Thanks man.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it man!

@av8or971 2 жыл бұрын

it is amazing to see the confidence level now..

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

It's night and day from the beginning!

@montymontgomery2471 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@garyhogan7881 2 жыл бұрын

Good series. Really enjoyed it.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@thabangmonnakgotla Жыл бұрын

Welldone Edwin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@davidwhelan8550 2 жыл бұрын

This was very encouraging to me. I am on the cusp of solo and having noone to compare, I sometimes feel like I am struggling. You could take out this instructor and student and insert my CFI and me and it's the same. Great instruction! Thanks for posting

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad it's helped you in some way. Trust me, landings are the most difficult thing to master. You're not alone!

@christianlabanca5377 2 жыл бұрын

Man I really want to learn to pilot an airplane, here in Spain is a little more inaccessible but still possible. Hopefully I will be able in the future. This series has been great.

@farmgene 2 жыл бұрын

Nice landings!

@ProPilotPete 2 жыл бұрын

His solos were better than the ones with you on board! Very cool and congrats to both of you!

@flyingaxeman7343 Жыл бұрын

Nicey! And now he wont get that same rush until spin stalls and the long cross country.

@mooelizondo7 2 жыл бұрын

Were you on Winter Haven Unicom this morning? Swear I heard you lol. You have amazing videos it has helped me a ton for my PPL training

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

I was not lol.. Glad you enjoy my videos mate

@waliddd99 2 жыл бұрын

The best instructor!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻

@obbldudeTV Жыл бұрын

11:25 it was kinda like I was watching an airforceproud Microsoft sim video for a second...

@aaronrowland6753 2 жыл бұрын

NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO……..it can’t be over!!!!!! Shit! Proud of you Edwin

@Calvin-xp4qp 2 жыл бұрын

He went around because he was having too much fun flying! Congrats Edwin, well done Mate

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

haha I don't blame him

@authorized411 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently working on my landings too. My issue is I balloon too often because I don't want to hit the ground, lol.

@markor2476 2 жыл бұрын

Lewis, what's your take on checklists in flight. Always rely on them or go off of memorized flow patterns? Great series btw, enjoying it a lot, especially since I'm also getting close to my first solo.

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Checklists are one of the most if not the most important thing. I have the flows memorized, however always back up what I do with a checklist in order to make sure I covered everything. A checklist could save you one day, no joke!

@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327 11 ай бұрын

Is it me or does the plane seems like it’s way high up there as it hits the runway. Future student pilot asking! Great videos!

@Ryan-ix5dg 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this channel has been so helpful! I've been training at clearwater aviation and just started working on landings. It has definitely been the most challenging part thus far however, watching your videos has given me great tips and more confidence towards my next flight. Edwin you Dog!! Roof roof!!

@LewDixAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad you’ve enjoyed my stuff!

@administrativebe5181 Ай бұрын

happy mother’s day lmfaooo