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for August, 2017

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First Solo Flight – Vasu Murthy

Aug 15 2017
Solo Date: August 12, 2017
Aircraft: Citabria 7ECA
Instructor: David Pease
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

flight training, citabria, tailwheel, san joseAnother taildragger pilot flies out of the nest! Vasu took to the skies from each of the parallel runways, 31R and 31L, at Reid-Hillview Airport with instructor David watching from below. Vasu also trained with Batelle and Jason, so he’s got the skills to take a Citabria up for a flight with an empty back seat. Congrats on all your hard work!

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Introductory Flight – Joey

Aug 14 2017

San Francisco Bay Tour

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Joey, a 17-year-old student pilot, flew with his mom, Ana, and flight instructor Lynzie on an introductory flight around the gorgeous San Francisco Bay! Joey has already flown 3 flights and is keen to do more. He’s going back to school next week and wanted to get one more flight in. He plans to attend ground School with Aerodynamic next session.

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New Commercial Pilot – Saul Meza

Aug 14 2017
Date: August 3, 2017
Instructor: Lynzie Hudson
Certification: Commercial Pilot

commercial pilot, Cessna, checkrideCongratulations to Saul Meza, who passed his Commercial ASEL checkride in Cessna 737ZD.  Saul worked hard for this checkride and deserved his pass! Well done.

Saul is headed to Peru to relax with his girlfriend after spending the last month at Aerodynamic Aviation, San Jose, training for his single engine checkride with CFI Lynzie Hudson.

Saul also earned his High Performance Endorsement last month and is looking for work as a Commercial Pilot. We hope to see Saul again soon for aerobatics and a tailwheel endorsement!
Examiner: Eric Cook
Aircraft: Cessna N737ZD
Checkride Location:
San Jose, CA (KRHV)
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New Commercial Pilot – Adjie Pamungkas

Aug 08 2017
Date: August 1, 2017
Instructor: David Waksberg
Certification: Commercial Pilot
cpl, checkride, commercial pilot, 172RGCongrats to Adjie for earning his Commercial Pilot’s License! Now he can be paid to fly, rather than paying to fly 🙂
“Been dreaming to be a commercial pilot since childhood, now I’m one of them.
Thanks to all aerodynamic people, especially David who guide me through commercial training, he’s really good and caring instructor.
Next, continue to pursue my aviation career in Indonesia.” ~ Adjie
Examiner: Jeff Heitzeberg
Aircraft: Cessna N4604V
Checkride Location:
Hayward, CA (KHWD)
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New Commercial Pilot – Nishant Veluthedath

Aug 03 2017
Date: July 28, 2017
Instructor: Ron Vlastelica
Certification: Commercial Pilot

cpl, checkride, commercial pilotOn Friday, Nishant met with Vince Nastro in Tracy. Nishant had previously done both his private and instrument ratings with Vince. The day started out with light winds and cooler temperatures. By the time the flight portion started around 1330, the temperature was 33 degrees C.  Winds were picking but under 10kt.   When they arrived back for their landings and 180 engine-out, the winds were 270 at 18 with gusts to 24 kt.

The last landing was a short downwind, mid-field engine out due to an arriving jet. All in all, the practical test was thorough though fair with much emphasis on rush management throughout all operations.
The pictures are in front of owner’s citation II, having just returned from a short vacation in Wyoming.
Nishant is a looking forward to a career in India with the national carrier.  Next and last step is his multi engine rating.  We wish Nishant all the best and congratulations on his most current accomplishment.
Vince gives all his pilots a special coin, which Nishant is showing off.
Examiner: Vice Nastro
Aircraft: Cessna N4604V
Checkride Location:
Tracy, CA (KTCY)
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