AAA Lifetime member Justin Miller first soloed in early January, with the help of instructor Paul Berge. Read Justin's story of "Sixteen and Soloed" by Paul Berge, excerpted here:
Photo by Gary Miller
Weather, maintenance and other reality delays saw the birthday solo wish postponed until January 2, when we lifted off from the runway, and I announced, "Give me three good landings in a row, and I'll get out."
Justin was primed, cocky even. He wanted me out of that airplane. His first approach was ridiculously wide but salvageable. He rolled onto the ice-crusted grass runway with aileron into the slight crosswind and tracked straight with rudder. When I felt the stick come back to hold us on the ground, I knew he was ready.
Photo by Gary Miller
