Student Pilots

SOLO FLIGHT

Congratulations to Chris Wiggins for completing his first solo flight. Great Job!

PRIVATE PILOT

I am happy to announce that Saboor Qudsi successfully completed his check ride with Brad Smith today and is now a PRIVATE PILOT !! Good job Saboor.

Dennis M

SOLO FLIGHT

I am pleased to announce that Saboor Qudsi, did in fact, solo the might Cessna 150 today. He commented after the flight that it was "an awesome experience, a day to remember" He also noted that the airplane climbed a lot faster after I got out of the airplane. I've heard that before!

Saboor did an excellent job and is to be commended.

Dennis M

INSTRUMENT RATING

I am pleased to announce that Jacob Brown did successfully pass his Instrument Practical test yesterday evening amid strong winds and a small XC to KTKI for an ILS approach.

CONGRATULATIONS Jacob ! That is a significant accomplishment !!

Dennis M

PRIVATE PILOT

I am happy to announce that Jimmy Jackman became a Private Pilot. Congratulations to Jimmy for completing an almost flawless checkride.

Dennis M

SOLO FLIGHT

Jimmy Jackman successfully soloed the Mighty Cessna 150 yesterday evening around 6 PM. He did a fine job. He mentioned that the performance of the Cessna vastly improved once all that extra weight was removed !!
Congratulations, Jimmy, a great accomplishment!

Dennis M

PRIVATE PILOT

Stephanie Recchia successfully passed her PRIVATE PILOT check ride today.
She did this in some very challenging crosswind conditions. In fact, Brad gave here a few extra points for completing the check ride in conditions less than ideal. He doesn't do that very often.
Stephanie said passing the check ride lifted a huge weight off her shoulders. I can only imagine!
As her instructor, I'm very proud of what Stephanie accomplished today. She worked exceptionally hard to achieve this goal. I foresee many years of flying ahead for her.
Stephanie, my hats off to you. A job VERY well done.

Congratulations.

Dennis M

PRIVATE PILOT

Congratulations are in order to Brian Selle on a MAJOR accomplishment today. He successfully passed his private pilot check ride with Brad Smith. Brian did a nice job. He did mention it was a lot of work.

A big thanks to Brad Smith for him squeezing Brian in his busy schedule to accommodate the check ride. Thanks, Brad.

Great job, Brian. Now you don't have to listen to me anymore. You are now a genuine pilot. Fly often and fly safe.

Dennis M

SOLO FLIGHT

Stephanie Recchia flew solo in the Cessna 150!!

At approximately 1722 on the 8th of December 2020, Stephanie Recchia, did solo the mighty Cessna 150 in the traffic pattern at Majors Field.

She did a fine job and the aircraft is still usable without any major overhaul required!!!!

After the solo, Stephanie did mention that the airplane performed better without all that extra weight and that it was much quieter without that guy in the right seat yacking all the time.

Congratulations, Stephanie. You are now part of a unique group - PILOTs

Dennis M

SOLO FLIGHT

I am pleased to announce that Brian T Selle did slip the surly bonds of earth and successfully flew the mighty Cessna 150 alone and unafraid yesterday evening. He noted that the airplane performed better when it was 200 lbs lighter !
Congratulations, Brian. Job well done.

From other club members:
Congratulations, Brian! Great job. Now the real fun begins.
Congratulation Brian. Well done.
Congratulations again Brian. It’s great see the flying club and Dennis is still producing fine aviators to fill the beautiful evening skies we had last night. You will remember this experience for the rest of your life so, revel in it.
Good job Brian. Keep up the good work, and keep flying often