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New Private Pilot – Prajesh Praveen Anchalia
Jul 26 2021Date: June 27, 2021
Instructor: Thao Do & the AeroDynamic Team
Aircraft: Cessna N9027H
“I always had a thing for engines since I was a kid. I’ve driven at race tracks, ridden motorcycles. All that was left was flying. After my intro flight with Benny at Aerodynamic. I knew right away, that this is it. I need to learn the art of flying. I flew with CFIs Benny, Kat, and Ryan, completed my stage checks with Sara and Mitchell, and completed my training with Cheryl and Thao. Five months after my intro flight, I am now a private pilot. It doesn’t stop there, I plan to take it further with instrument, multi-engine and more.” ~ Prajesh
First Solo Flight – Vinay Shiva
Jul 26 2021Solo Date: June 22, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N61637
Instructor: Mitchell Templeton
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to Vinay on all his hard work culminating in a first solo flight! Vinay flew Cessna six-three-seven around the traffic pattern while Instructor Mitchell watched proudly from the ground. Next up – cross country flights and then checkride!
New Commercial Pilot – Stefan Schaeuble
Jul 17 2021Commercial Checkride: June 17, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
Instructors: Dick Chang and Thao Do
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“After getting my instrument rating last year, I thought it’s time for my next challenge without foggles / hood. Thanks, Thao and Dick, for teaching me all the maneuvers and skills to be a commercial pilot. I’m looking forward to my next aviation adventures and fortunately, there are a lot of options at AeroDynamic to keep adding new skills like high performance, multi-engine or CFI.” ~ Stefan
First Solo Flight – Craig Stanley
Jul 06 2021Solo Date: June 15, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N737ZD
Instructor: Thao Do
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“After hang gliding for 10 years I have decided to increase my useful load so I can bring family with me and explore new places. Thanks to Thao and the Aerodynamic team for helping me get in the air! I hope to get my mountain and instrument training next and start flying to California skiing destinations.” ~ Craig
New Private Pilot – Ken Takeuchi
Jun 26 2021Date: June 2, 2021
Instructor: Graham Harbman
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
A big wahooooooo to Ken and CFI Graham for passing the Private Pilot checkride and earning that first license. Oh, the places it can take you! Enjoy exploring the skies, Ken.
First Solo Flight – Cameron Fitchener
Jun 17 2021Solo Date: June 8, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N9027H
Instructor: Graham Harbman
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Cameron knew he would one day learn to fly, ever since he flew in the right seat beside his Dad at a young age. Now with a family of his own, he hopes to pass on the same passion for aviation to his children and open up a world of adventure for his family. Congrats on this first milestone!!
New Private Pilot – Mihaela Popescu-Stanesti
Jun 14 2021Date: May 8, 2021
Instructors: Lynzie Hudson and more
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
First Solo Flight – Rhandy Soto
May 21 2021Solo Date: April 28, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N53456
Instructor: Daryll Manzano
Location: Monterey, CA (KMRY)
Congrats to Rhandy and CFI Daryll on a successful first solo flight! Rhandy began flying as a hobby, but is also considering it as a career in the future. Either way, he will have amazing journeys!
New Private Pilot – Steven Mirabito
May 07 2021Date: April 28, 2021
Instructor: Graham Harbman
Aircraft: Cessna N9027H
Congrats to Steven and CFI Graham for making a brand new Private Pilot! All that hard work paid off and earning your wings makes all the study worth it. Whoot whoot!
First Solo Flight – Tejas Narasimhan
Mar 16 2021Solo Date: February 26, 2021
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
Instructor: Clintton Spinelli
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to Tejas on making that first solo lap around the traffic pattern!