1. Congratulations! You have reached the seemingly unattainable goal of going solo.
2. But ...... There's a dangerous trap just waiting for you called over-confidence. Don't let it catch you out!
3. It's now time to work on two areas that a good pilot needs; flying skill and good airmanship.
3. As you may know your solo flying has to be supervised by an instructor, so if you want to fly solo speak to him and he will check you out if he feels it is necessary, and will see if he thinks the conditions are suitable.
4.1. If you are not sure about how to practice certain skills or what standard your GFT examiner will be looking for ask your instructor.
5.1. Different types of take off, circuit, approach & landing.
5.2. Airfield departure and joining procedures. NB you cannot fly further than 8 nm from the field and must carry a current 1:250,000 scale map.
5.3. Review and practice general handling skills.
5.4. Practice forced landings procedure without power at a site selected by your instructor.
5.5. Practice map reading while getting familiar with the local area and get used to using the compass for heading direction.
5.6. Slow flying 5kts above the stall in level flight & turns. Remember 15 degree angle of bank max. Don't forget your HALL checks.
5.7. The stall from level flight with standard recovery with minimum height loss. Don't forget your HALL checks.
5.8. Stall in the turn applying opposite rudder to the dropping wing. Don't forget the HALL checks.
6.1. Spin awareness, spiral dives, dangerous and unusual attitudes, & circuit emergencies.
6.2. You may feel you need more dual time with your instructor, to practice things you can't practice solo. No problem: just ask. Keep your flying safe and keep a good look out at all times!!