Solo flight

A friend of mine soloed today. I'm incredibly pleased, all the more so because he's worked very hard for this. Y'all probably don't know him, and heck I don't even know him WELL, but I'm happy for him.

I'm always happy when a new pilot flies an aircraft alone for the first time. It's a big accomplishment. I'm even happier this time because I know how much effort it took on his part. I love seeing people accomplish things that aren't easy -- things that stretch their abilities a bit, things that make them learn, make them try, make them grow. Enough stuff is like that for me that I'm heartened any time someone succeeds.

Feeeeeet (again)

Foot doctor appointment 9am tomorrow. I still haven't decided whether I want the nerves killed; this appointment will hopefully help me decide. Wish me luck.