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New Instrument Pilot – Chirag Chaudhari
Jun 28 2022Instrument Rating Checkride: May 24, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“After slowly completing the 3 required simulated instrument flight hours in private pilot training 0.5 hours at a time, I was worried how I would get through the 40+ expected hours in instrument training. However, with Thao’s expertise and willingness to help me get this license as efficiently as possible, I was able to get through it and learn many things along the way. Instrument training is truly very methodical and once you know the general flow, it gets easier the more approaches you shoot. This was a team effort, and I can’t wait to begin further training with Thao!” ~ Chirag
New Private Pilot – Ching-Chi Chang
Jun 27 2022Private Pilot Checkride: May 16, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“I finally achieved the goal I’d been dreaming of – becoming a pilot! A lot of thanks to the staff and instructors in Aerodynamic Aviation, especially to Thao for her high standard and tireless training!” ~ Ching-Chi
New Commercial Pilot – Erin Lai
Jun 25 2022Commercial Pilot Checkride: May 15, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“Training for my commercial license was the most memorable training I’ve had so far. I got my private and instrument back home in SoCal, but moving up here and flying in new airspace was definitely a beneficial experience for me as I was able to learn so much more and gain insight on what aviation really is. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the endless support I received from my family, friends, and of course the best CFI Thao! She has taught me so much and prepared me very well for my checkride. I’m looking forward to pursuing my next rating!” ~ Erin
New Commercial Pilot – Derrick Gendron
Jun 24 2022Commercial Pilot Checkride: May 10, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
First Solo Flights – Chad & Amber
Jun 10 2022Solo Dates: Feb 28 and May 6, 2022
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Instructor: Daryll Manzano
Location: Monterey, CA (KMRY)
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- The shirt tails have been cut
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- The customary solo water bucket
The couple who trains together stays together, at least we really hope so! Congrats to couple Chad Peabody and Amber Roach. They are working toward their Private Pilot certificates and both recently soloed with CFI Daryll. What a cool adventure for you to take as a couple! Congrats!
New Instrument Pilots – Noah & Jonah Sniffen
Jun 01 2022Instrument Checkrides: May 20 & 21, 2022
Instructors: Sara Stumpf & Skyler Tan
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Training Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to our twins Noah and Jonah for earning their instrument ratings on back-to-back checkrides with DPE Eric Cook! Earning a first-time pass of this challenging rating is no easy feat. Well done, guys!
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- Jonah with DPE Eric
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- Noah with DPE Eric
New Private Pilot – Ruofan Ding
May 31 2022Private Pilot Checkride: May 18, 2022
Instructors: Grainne Gilvarry & Lynzie Hudson
Aircraft: Citabria N990WY
Checkride Location: Sacramento, CA (KMCC)
Congrats to Ruofan for achieving the dream – earning his Private Pilot certificate in a taildragger! This new pilot has already been spotted taking his wife flying. Way to exercise those new privileges!
New Certificated Flight Instructor – William Sun
May 16 2022CFI Checkride: April 18, 2022
Instructors: Jen Watson & Dick Chang
Aircraft: Cessna N6796H
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
AeroDynamic is very proud to welcome our newest instructor to the family. William trained for his CFI with our Chief Instructor Jen and senior instructor Dick Chang. Everyone’s hard work earned William a first-time pass on his CFI checkride with DPE Richard Conte. Very well done, all. That’s quite the achievement!
First Solo Flight – Gordon Lo
May 09 2022Solo Date: April 22, 2022
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Instructor: Thao Do
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“I thought I would be nervous, but once I got the engine started, flying the airplane became second nature. Learning to fly is a constant learning process but I am lucky and grateful to have found an instructor who understands the importance of flying by feel. Thanks, Thao, I would not have made it this far without your patience and energy.” ~ Gordon
New Private Pilot – Shaohuang “Daniel” Mo
May 05 2022Private Pilot Checkride: April 10, 2022
Instructor: Skyler Tan
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Daniel began training in Pennsylvania but after a move to the west side of the country, he came to AeroDynamic to finish his Private Pilot training with CFI Skyler. Congrats on earning your first official set of wings!