First Solo Flight
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First Solo – Shenghao Huang
Dec 08 2015
Shenghao Huang and CFI David Pease
Congratulations to Shenghao on soloing 990WY on this overcast morning! He may have been restricted to KRHV today, but he’ll soon be enjoying cross countries around California on clear, beautiful days.
Thank you to CFI David Pease for all of your hard work instructing our next generation of tailwheel pilots!
First Solo – Bruno Sotelo
Dec 07 2015Congratulations to Bruno Sotelo for soloing N1806G at South County! While our Reid-Hillview airport was too windy, E16 provided awesome conditions for this tailwheel student to go solo.
Another tailwheel pilot is born!
Solo shirt
Thank you to CFI David Pease for all of your hard work, dedication, and 7am flights!
CFI David Pease with Bruno after solo!
First Solo – Jason Bayard
Nov 17 2015
Jason Bayard and N915L
Congratulations to Jason Bayard on soloing N915L today! It’s a beautiful morning to solo for the first time. Thank you to CFI Tom Morley on providing great instruction and getting Jason prepped for this moment.
First Solo – Alessandro Tognaccini
Nov 15 2015
Alessandro and N9091L
Congratulation to Alessandro on soloing one of our beloved Citabrias! He’s enjoying the experience of learning on a traditional tailwheel aircraft and can’t wait to earn his Private Pilot license.
Thank you to Tom Morley for all of your great instruction!
First Solo – Shawn Nikkila
Nov 02 2015
Newely soloed Shawn Nikkila with CFI Jason Brown
Congratulations to Shawn Nikkila on soloing 990WY on Halloween! No spooks for this pilot. He landed beautifully multiple times and is looking forward to more solo flights!
Thank you Jason Brown for training another real aviator!
First Solo Flight – Paul Cain
Sep 10 2015
Soloed Paul Cain with CFI Jaime Redding and
Congratulations to Paul Cain on soloing N53456! With his wife and daughter cheering him on, he was able to execute smooth landings. He’s excited to finish up his license so he can take his family up for a flight along the beautiful California coast line!
Thank you to Jaime Redding for all of your great instruction preparing Paul for this moment!
First Solo Flight – Alexei Jidkov
Aug 09 2015Congratulations to Alexei Jidkov on soloing the Sportstar!
Alexei taxiing for his first solo takeoff!
Thank you to CFI Jason Brown and CFI Tom Morley for all of your great instruction!
Safe on the ground after three successful landings
First Solo – Xiaoyang Gu
Aug 02 2015We are happy to announce our newest soloing student, Xiaoyang Gu! He’s been working diligently in the Cessna 172s, perfecting his landings.
Xiaoyang Gu and CFII Sergey Sinyachkin
Thank you to CFII Sergey Sinyachkin for all of your hard work getting Xiaoyang ready!
First Solo – Taylor Donato
Jul 30 2015
Taylor and CFI Jason Brown after first solo flight!
Congratulations to Taylor Donato on his first solo flight! Thanks to CFI Jason Brown for nurturing the skills and the knowledge needed to make this happen!
Definitely a two thumbs up moment!
First Solo – Carlo Chung
Jul 16 2015Congratulations to Carlo Chung on his first solo!
He chose the perfect moment by flying out first thing in the morning with calm winds. Thank you to CFI Eric Curtis and Lynzie Hudson for your great instruction and support!
