I did something cool today. My first solo!

[hazydat620]

Congrats, but I can't believe none of these patients asked you what smoke you celebrated with before during and after. that must have been a great feeling though.

[omowasu]

Originally Posted by hazydat620

Congrats, but I can't believe none of these patients asked you what smoke you celebrated with before during and after. that must have been a great feeling though.

Reminds me of when I first flew several years ago - the 152s we were trained in had ashtrays, so we figured why not put them to good use? Trouble is, at altitude, the vitamin N hits a lot harder than it does at ground. And the steam gauges weren't too receptive to particulate smoke... It would be interesting to hear from some of the old timers, Im pretty sure SOMEONE had to have enjoyed a stogie at altitude at some point!

I dont recommend it today of course, with an oxygen bottle present as well as exhaust fumes, there is potential for a big problem....