A trainee pilot was filled with joy after successfully completing his first solo flight, granted by his instructor.
Overwhelmed with excitement, he couldn’t contain his happiness after the milestone achievement.
In a video shared on TikTok by @chrismikindo, the elated pilot is seen sitting on the bare ground while his friends celebrate by pouring water on him.
Beaming with smiles and awe, he celebrated the achievement—marking a significant milestone in his pilot training.
The video’s caption explained that the moment was part of a tradition known as the “first solo flight bath.”
The video is captioned;
“A first solo flight is a significant milestone for a student pilot, marking the first time they operate an aircraft independently after their instructor’s authorization. This flight, typically in a controlled environment like a training airport, helps develop self-reliance and improves situational awareness, decision-making, and confidence. It involves basic flight operations, radio communication, and emergency procedures without direct instructor guidance.”
Watch the video below;
@chrismikindo A first solo flight is a significant milestone for a student pilot, marking the first time they operate an aircraft independently after their instructor’s authorization. This flight, typically in a controlled environment like a training airport, helps develop self-reliance and improves situational awareness, decision-making, and confidence. It involves basic flight operations, radio communication, and emergency procedures without direct instructor guidance… #soloflight #fyp #pilotsoftiktok #chris_mikindo #pilotlife #foryoupage
Dame p: congratulations that was my childhood dream until life happened to me.
Ratel231: Which aviation college is this and where is it located.
INiIOLUWA50: Wait so if he start to fly a plane officially, will he carry passengers too just asking so I go fit select pilot if I wan travel , nobody got do testing for my head.
Joshua Mayokun: I have mark his face now anytime I want to travel out and they said he’s the pilot for the flight I won’t enter. .
Kizz_d: I really dreamt of this but Nigeria happened to me .
ayotade20 : congratulations from my son to you.
muibatolaide815: congratulations to you that my son wish inshallah.