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New Commercial Pilot – Erin Lai

Jun 25 2022
Commercial Pilot Checkride: May 15, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

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“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 2022
Commercial Pilot Checkride: May 10, 2022
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“Some of the earliest memories I have as a child were forcing family members to pull over their car, unstrap me from my car seat, and watch planes land at the Nashua, New Hampshire airport. This has been a 30 year dream that I wasn’t sure would ever happen and now I’m a commercially rated pilot. I can’t thank all of the instructors I’ve had at Aerodynamic enough for making that little kids dream become reality. Although I’m older now, I still enjoy watching other pilots come into land at Reid-Hillview. The only difference now is I get to share that love for aviation with my 11 month old son Cole… even though he points up and calls them “Dirds”. AKA birds.” ~ Derrick

 

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First Solo Flights – Chad & Amber

Jun 10 2022
Solo Dates: Feb 28 and May 6, 2022
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Instructor: Daryll Manzano
Location: Monterey, CA (KMRY)

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 2022
Instrument 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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New Certificated Flight Instructor – William Sun

May 16 2022
CFI Checkride: April 18, 2022
Instructors: Jen Watson & Dick Chang
Aircraft: Cessna N6796H
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

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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!

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First Solo Flight – Gordon Lo

May 09 2022
Solo 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

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New Private Pilot – Shaohuang “Daniel” Mo

May 05 2022
Private Pilot Checkride: April 10, 2022
Instructor: Skyler Tan
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

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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!

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New Private Pilot – Mena Abdelmalak

May 03 2022
Private Pilot Checkride: April 3, 2022
Instructor: Skyler, Daniel & Thao
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

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From the cabin to the flight deck, Mena is making moves! Currently a flight attendant with a major airline, Mena is looking to transition to flying large aircraft for his career. We are all for it! Congrats on earning your first pilot belt on the way to the ATP certificate needed to fly for the airlines. It won’t be long now. Thanks for making us part of your journey!

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First Solo Flight – Charith Wickramaarachchi

Apr 26 2022
Solo Date: March 25, 2022
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
Instructors: Thao Do & Graham Harbman
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

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“Flight training: I initially trained with Graham and then with Thao. Training has been a great experience and I feel it trained my brain to look at the world in a completely new eye. Training with Graham helped me learn the basics of flying.  Training with Thao helped me a lot to stabilize my flying. She is being very patient with me and methodically trained me to develop the skills needed for a safe solo flight.
Solo: It was a great evening. We had really great weather.  I felt confident about the landing and felt really good after the first. I kept reminding myself to go though every details of the checklists. It was a very fulfilling experience.
Goal: Keep training to be a great general aviation pilot.” – Charith
Congrats on a job well done!
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New Private Pilot – Sicheng Xin

Apr 09 2022
Private Pilot Checkride: March 21, 2022
Instructor: Zibin He
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

CFI Zibin is on a roll with a second Private Pilot who successfully completed his checkride and earned a first-time pass with DPE Jon Thornton. Congrats to both!

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