I'm Ever So Proud Of My Son

jims-terrano · 09-06-2013, 20:49

Today my son did his first solo flight in a Glider today

I'm ever so proud of him, he's not old enough to drive but he can fly. I'm also very jealous but in a nice way

Today Dad's happy

zippy656 · 09-06-2013, 20:50

well done little jim

briggie · 09-06-2013, 20:55

well done

solarman216 · 09-06-2013, 21:13

Yes Mate very well done, I had a go at the controls of a Piper once many years ago, I lowered the nose so I could see where I was going WHOOPS, Rick

jims-terrano · 09-06-2013, 21:28

Well I've flown in and had a go of the controls of a glider years ago and occasionally I get chance to go up in a small trainer aircraft that is capable of aerobats which is awesome. But I have to say going up on your own is fantastic. He's now going to look at the next level up. Fingers crossed we win Euromillions this week and then I can join him

exosteve · 09-06-2013, 21:31

Im jealous too I have always wanted a go.
but well done to your boy

clivvy · 09-06-2013, 21:31

whoop whoop!! well done mate im very pleased to read this!

Banshee · 09-06-2013, 22:26

Good lad

I did my Advanced Gliding Scholarship at Tern Hill when I was in the Air Cadets at the age of 16

Got the certificate at home still and everything

I also won the Natwest trophy in 2006 for best shot in the region using the L98A Multi Purpose Assult Rifle

96terrano · 09-06-2013, 22:37

Awesome, well done mini-Jim!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 09-06-2013, 23:09

always fancied a glider flight, done helicopter, large passenger jet, hot air balloon
and a trial lesson in a cestna type. would be full set aprt from a microlight?

Barrbeast · 09-06-2013, 23:11

Congrats bud

Great to hear

Deano400 · 10-06-2013, 00:32

Fantastic

I'll never forget my first solo.

"Everybody wants to rule the world" was on the radio as I drove back from the airfield.

I felt brilliant and I'm sure he does too. Congrats

bry · 15-06-2013, 18:27

Well done Junior,And pops.

jims-terrano · 15-06-2013, 22:36

Cheers guy's. Apparently forms form Flying Scholarship are in the post for him.

You always want better for your kids don't you, don't think I could of imagined him doing this. Lucky lad.

09-06-2013, 20:49	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I'm Ever So Proud Of My Son Today my son did his first solo flight in a Glider today I'm ever so proud of him, he's not old enough to drive but he can fly. I'm also very jealous but in a nice way Today Dad's happy

09-06-2013, 21:13	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	Yes Mate very well done, I had a go at the controls of a Piper once many years ago, I lowered the nose so I could see where I was going WHOOPS, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-06-2013, 22:26	#8
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Good lad I did my Advanced Gliding Scholarship at Tern Hill when I was in the Air Cadets at the age of 16 Got the certificate at home still and everything I also won the Natwest trophy in 2006 for best shot in the region using the L98A Multi Purpose Assult Rifle __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	always fancied a glider flight, done helicopter, large passenger jet, hot air balloon and a trial lesson in a cestna type. would be full set aprt from a microlight? __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

09-06-2013, 20:50	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	well done little jim

09-06-2013, 20:55	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	well done

09-06-2013, 21:28	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well I've flown in and had a go of the controls of a glider years ago and occasionally I get chance to go up in a small trainer aircraft that is capable of aerobats which is awesome. But I have to say going up on your own is fantastic. He's now going to look at the next level up. Fingers crossed we win Euromillions this week and then I can join him

09-06-2013, 21:31	#6
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	Im jealous too I have always wanted a go. but well done to your boy

09-06-2013, 21:31	#7
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	whoop whoop!! well done mate im very pleased to read this!

09-06-2013, 22:37	#9
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Awesome, well done mini-Jim!

09-06-2013, 23:11	#11
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Congrats bud Great to hear

10-06-2013, 00:32	#12
Deano400 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North West Vehicle: Patrol Y60 Posts: 217	Fantastic I'll never forget my first solo. "Everybody wants to rule the world" was on the radio as I drove back from the airfield. I felt brilliant and I'm sure he does too. Congrats

15-06-2013, 18:27	#13
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Well done Junior,And pops.

15-06-2013, 22:36	#14
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Cheers guy's. Apparently forms form Flying Scholarship are in the post for him. You always want better for your kids don't you, don't think I could of imagined him doing this. Lucky lad.