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New Private Pilot – Matthew Tripp
Jul 23 2018Date: July 14, 2018
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Adam Sciupac
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
“I started flying when I was 14. My parents got me a discovery flight for my birthday and I was hooked. I started my training in 1989 and logged about 50 hrs and my first solo before life intervened.
28 years later I decided to get back into aviation and found Aerodynamic. The Aerodynamic family and specifically Adam Sciupac, who is an amazing instructor, took me through getting my private pilot license.
From here I hope to continue with my instrument, complex and multi engine ratings to safely explore all aviation has to offer with my friends and family.” ~ Matthew
Congrats on a first-time pass of your Private Pilot checkride!
New Private Pilot – Katrina Espinoza
Jul 09 2018Date: June 25, 2018
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Lynzie Hudson & Travis Mills
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
We are so proud of Katrina’s hard work and dedication. After a challenging beginning to her training at another school, Katrina persevered and commuted to our San Jose location. Katrina won a few scholarships through the 99s to help pave the way for flying. Thanks to their help, and our wonderful instructors, she just earned her first pilot license! Her mom has been there every step of the way, encouraging her 17-year-old daughter in the pursuit of her dreams. Way to go, ladies! Thanks for choosing our school. We love to see stories like yours.
“You folks are the best! I can see why you are on the AOPA Honor roll. You nurtured my daughter’s passion for flying and helped her meet a challenging goal – earning her private pilot license at the age of 17. Your CFIs are professional, competent and caring. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of camaraderie and cooperation at your flight school. You’ve taught my daughter to be a safe pilot, validating the things she did well and correcting her constructively and effectively when she needed it. You are a great flight school and, in a sense, have become my daughter’s aviation family. Keep doing what you’re doing!” ~ Katrina’s mom
First Solo Flight – Mohammed Darwish
Jul 09 2018“Thanks a lot for the great work at Aerodynamic! It is amazing!
I got hooked up on flying because of DOS flying games! They were fun and the idea of “flying” came with lots of freedom! When Microsoft Flight Simulator ’98 came out I was mind blown! All the gauges, dials and checklists were intriguing! After moving to the Bay Area 20 years later I thought it would be a good idea to try it out in real life and I have no regrets; it was ABSOLUTELY fantastic and more fun than what expected. The serenity and tranquility flying brings together with the mesmerizing scenery are unmatched. I am not sure when to stop, but the journey just started!”
~ Mohammed
We couldn’t agree more with your description of flying! Congrats on the first notch in your pilot belt. There will be many more to come, but the first time flying solo will always hold a special place in your memory. Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey.
Aircraft: Cessna N915L
Solo Date: July 8, 2018
Instructor: Adam Sciupac
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
New Private Pilot – Chris Severs
Jun 05 2018Date: June 2, 2018
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Lynzie Hudson
Aircraft: Citabria N2508Z
Chalk up another victory to Instructor Lynzie. She guided Chris to a first-time pass of his Private Pilot checkride. In the words of the examiner during their break between oral and practical testing, “he’s on fire!” Chris aced his checkride 🙂 We’re excited to see him out and about with his new license.
First Solo Flight – Prad Kikkeri
May 16 2018Aircraft: Cessna N915L
Solo Date: May 13, 2018
Instructor: Travis Mills
Location: San Martin, CA (E16)
Congrats to our Reid-Hillview student Prad, who flew 3 laps in left closed traffic for Runway 14 at San Martin!
“My family noticed my interest in aviation when I was 2 years old, and thanks to the local air & space museum near where I grew up in Colorado, I had already learned how to set up flights in Microsoft Flight Simulator by the time I was 4. My love for flying has never diminished to this day. I got my first taste of private flying in high school, when a friend of mine got his PPL and took me on a couple of cross-country flights to neighboring states. The sense of pure freedom was incredible! When I moved out to the Bay Area, I stopped by AeroDynamic Aviation to take a tour, and everyone was so friendly and energetic and eager to help me make my lifelong dream come true. After my PPL, I’d like to get my instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings and be a CFI on the side so that I may teach share my passion for aviation with others.” ~Prad
New Private Pilot – Peng Xue
May 16 2018Date: May 3, 2018
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Batelle Rachmian
Aircraft: Cessna N61637
“I’ve been wanting to fly since I was a child, and now my my long-time dream has finally come true. My goal is to have fun flying and enjoy the freedom 🙂 Thanks to everyone at AeroDynamic, especially my awesome flight instructor Batelle, who guided me through my training.” ~Peng
Congrats on a job well done, Peng and Batelle!
New Private Pilot – Julien Pourtet
May 16 2018Date: May 8, 2018
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Blake Hannigan
Aircraft: Cessna N915L
Another student pilot earns their license at AeroDynamic! Congrats to Julien for completing his flight training with CFI Blake and passing his Private Pilot checkride with Vince Nastro. Julien trained at our Reid-Hillview location and took his flight test at Tracy Airport. Well done to all!
Scholarship Winner – Katrina Espinoza
May 02 2018
First Solo Flight – Sergei Pichugin
Apr 11 2018Â Aircraft: N61637
Instructor: Batelle Rachmian
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Solo Date: April 4, 2018
“When I was a kid, I was building small aircraft models. Building these models and controlling them from the ground was really interesting and exciting, but my real dream was to become a pilot someday and fly a real airplane. Finally I achieved my dream here at AeroDynamic, and I made my first solo flight in a Cessna 172, making 2 takeoffs and 2 landings. Many thanks to my instructor – Batelle. I’m looking forward to getting the private pilot license and flying across the country (maybe other countries) discovering new places.” ~Sergei
So cool! Keep up the hardwork!
First Solo Flight – Alex Poklewski
Apr 09 2018Aircraft: Cessna N98485
Instructor: David Waksberg
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Solo Date: April 4, 2018
“I have always been interested in flying, since I was a child. For my brithday a few years ago, my father-in-law bought me a ticket to go on a “bay tour” style flight out of San Carlos, where you are along for the ride and the pilot allows you to handle the controls for a few seconds. That flight got me hooked, and I realized that my desire to fly is as strong as ever. So, I decided that it’s definitely time to earn my Private Pilot License, and I’m very happy to be working with David and AeroDynamic to make it happen! While I do wish I started flying much earlier in life, I’m thankful to have the opportunity to do it now and am loving every minute of it. I look forward to sharing my love of flying with my kids and family, and being able to explore all the great possible destinations that will be within reach of a private plane.” ~Alex
Thanks for flying with us!
