Solo is an early point in most cadet pilots flying experience, in which they have gained enough trust from their instructor to fly the aircraft all on their own, from taking off, climbing, turning, straight and level, descending, radio call until the most challenging part, landing. I got mine after 12 hours of flying. It was during a hot afternoon and third week of Ramadhan just to make it more challenging, I was (of course) hungry as I was fasting. But, ignoring what my body felt was what I did as(you know), going for first solo was a big thing for most newbie flyers. The solo went fine as the only thing that bothered me throughout the solo was nerves(yessss.... big ol' nerves).

The next day was my solo bath. I did the bath with a friend of mine who also went for his solo that day. Some people don't want to do it as it was downright disgusting(duh.. mud water and "special" ingredients that was up to our friends to put which usually is really really nasty).

Started off with Major Radzi(principal at that time) writing "something" on my forehead for teh lulz.









With this also is came up with the name "The Underage Flyer" as I was 17 1/2 when I got cleared for first solo. This happened 6 months ago.

p/s : I never wore that shirt again :P

1 Comment

1. Anonymous on August 13, 2009 at 8:08 PM

   Hai..
   Well, Im still not understand..
   Why it could be??
   Is that a celebration or a punishment??
   Or "spritual tradition" something?? Haha..