HercFan Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I've been around this forum for a very long time. Actually, many of the "regulars" from back when I was quite active have come and gone. But since the ORBX forum has been my virtual hangar/home for so many years, and since I gather this is the place where several of you would understand how i feel at the moment... These are my latest screenshots. It's my daughter actually. Member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets (and already a licensed glider pilot) she earned a "scholarship" for her private pilot license this summer. Earlier this week, she flew her solo flight, and things are going great thus far. Hard to believe not so long ago she was sitting on my knees pointing at the screen while I was flight simming. Here are a few shots after landing of her solo flight. Apologies if no ORBX scenery were used. But she's at a flying school at CYSC (Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada)... which is part of the freeware package!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakashi Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Cool! First congratulations to your daughter on her solo completion! Secondly, I hope that second shot was in warm weather!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 A great good news story, congrats to your daughter and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Banks Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Wow! What a proud moment (but don't they grow up so fast!!!). Delighted to see that Air Cadets are going strong in Canada. I belonged to them in the UK - and got a free gliding course (and many powered flights) out of them. Had I have intimated that I *might* join the RAF, I could have got a PPL scholarship. Sadly, in those post Cold-war days, my Polish ancestry precluded that. So many things seemed to be on offer for us kids in those days. Is that a C172? Would she like a custom repaint? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercFan Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Adam Banks said: Is that a C172? Would she like a custom repaint? Adam. Yup. She's doing her PPL course in a 172. But the one she did her solo in is not the one she flies in every day. A repaint? That would be insane. I have the A2A 172. I will ask her for some shots of her regular plane (which she's in love with...). And indeed, Air Cadets are doing fine here in Canada. Amazing all the things she did in the last 4 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Banks Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, HercFan said: A repaint? That would be insane. I have the A2A 172. I will ask her for some shots of her regular plane (which she's in love with...). Check your PM! Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 All I can say is wow. Congratulations indeed. Please join the Air Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Well done indeed its great when your child achieves something, And you have a proud parent moment. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Congratulations to you and your daughter! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Good for you and her! You must be one proud dad, thanks for these, it's so nice to see things like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Very nice. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercFan Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 To all my "virtual friends". In french, we would say "la boucle est bouclée''. My 17 y.o. daughter received her pilot wings yesterday! I guess all those years watching her dad ''virtually flying'' got her interested. And now, I find out just how much more REAL flying is expensive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The proud dad. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 HercFan you must be extremely proud! I'm very happy for you and your daughter. What wonderful news this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelab6 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Congrats and thanks for sharing. @HercFan I did my first flight (Pilote d'un jour) on this exact same C172 at Sherbrooke. Le monde est petit ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 They cut the tail off my shirt in Aust and nailed it to the Clubhouse wall when I soloed. Congratulations to your lovely daughter and to you on a wonderful record of a huge achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hey Hercfan. Hearty congratulations to your daughter and to you. The pride shows on both faces. Thanks for sharing a wonderful moment with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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