Archive
for July, 2022
New Private Pilot – Tim Spriggs
Jul 28 2022Private Pilot Checkride: June 24, 2022
Instructors: Mitchell Templeton & Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“Flight, a birthday gift
soaring through San Francisco
passengers, ahoy!
I’ve always had an eye to the sky and maybe even a little heritage around flight. My roommates and girlfriend surprised me with a discovery flight for my birthday and I was hooked. A CFI who took me up in those first flights performed a short ballistic arc so I could watch an object float in front of me. Suffice to say, I had to keep coming back! A pandemic later and I have my private pilot license! Thanks to the Aerodynamic community for helping me with this journey!” ~ Tim
New Instrument Rating – Josh Watson
Jul 27 2022Instrument Checkride: June 22, 2022
Instructor: Jen Watson
Aircraft: Maule N5637M
Location: Sacramento, CA (KMCC)
It’s not often a husband and wife can be in an airplane together every day, all day for an entire week and still speak to one another at the end. Not only did AeroDynamic’s owners do just that, Josh came out boasting of a first-time pass of his Instrument – Airplane checkride with DPE Richard Conte! Josh & Jen’s marriage survived the accelerated IFR course 😉 and Josh can finally fly to work through the clouds.
First Solo Flight – Yuanchen Li
Jul 26 2022Solo Date: June 22, 2022
Aircraft: Cessna N61637
Instructors: Skyler Tan & Sergey Kataev
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
When he’s not learning to fly an airplane, he’s jumping out of them in a wingsuit! Congrats to Yuanchen for flying an airplane by himself and staying inside the whole time. He’s on track to earn his Private Pilot certificate very quickly.
New Private Pilot – Andy Gibbs
Jul 26 2022Private Pilot Checkride: June 12, 2022
Instructor: Daniel Henriks
Aircraft: Cessna N737ZD
School Location: Monterey, CA (KMRY)
After recently turning 18 years old, Andy decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He earned his first pilot certificate with CFI Daniel at our Monterey location. Well done, guys! You’ve made everyone proud.
New Private Pilot – William Lynch
Jul 06 2022Private Pilot Checkride: May 30, 2022
Instructor: Kevin Oliver & Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Bill is now a Private Pilot! He flew his first Discovery Flight with Thao at Aerodynamic, trained with both Kevin and Thao, and finished his private training journey by conquering 21 kt gust wind on his checkride with flying colors. We are very proud of him.
New Private Pilot – Akhil Dua
Jul 04 2022Private Pilot Checkride: June 8, 2022
Instructor: Skyler Tan
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Akhil and instructor Skyler earned the right to celebrate. It’s not everyday you earn your first set of wings! Akhil and his brother, who earned his Private Pilot certificate a few months ago, will be building flight time together while exploring the skies. Have fun, guys!
New Multi-Engine Pilot – Nicole Herbig
Jul 04 2022Commercial Multi-Engine Checkride: June 8, 2022
Instructor: Lynzie Hudson
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to Nicole and her instructor Lynzie on a first-time checkride pass with DPE Eric Cook! Nicole added AMEL to her Commercial Pilot certificate. On to the next adventure!