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New Sport Pilot – John DeRuiter

Nov 30 2021

Sport Pilot Checkride: November 3, 2021
Instructor: Sergey Kataev
Aircraft: SportStar N712MF
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I come from a flying family that has 2 retired KLM pilots and 1 KLM flight engineer and now a cousin that is also a pilot at KLM. I always wanted to fly and do have a paraglider rating but actual powered aircraft never seemed possible. Then a few years ago I decided to give it a go. I started at a school in Livermore and the plane I was learning in was a 1946 Champ, it broke and was taking forever to fix so I found Serge and started sport pilot training with him and the Aerodynamic team. It has taken me longer (not Serge’s fault) and has been more of an effort than I ever imagined it would be but it is an accomplishment that I am very proud of. I have a lot more respect now for people that go through pilot training especially when you figure out it’s not about being some hot shot in a plane but it’s about a whole lot more, actually you will be humbled and can leave the hot shot attitude at home. Also I have a lot more to learn. So I want to thank all of you for helping me get to this point in my flying adventure and am sure you’ll be seeing more of me at the school.” ~ John D.

New Sport Pilot – Bob Kotcher

Jul 17 2021

Sport Pilot Checkride: June 17, 2021
Aircraft: SportStar N712MF
Instructor: Sergey Kataev
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Congrats to CFI Sergey for making Bob’s dream of becoming a pilot a reality! Bob earned his Sport Pilot certificate in our Evektor SportStar, a 2-seat light sport airplane. We hope you are enjoying your newfound freedom in the sky!

First Solo Flight – Gary Romel

Mar 31 2020

Solo Date: March 21, 2020
Aircraft: SportStar N712MF
Instructor: Sergey Kataev
Location: Hollister, CA (KCVH)

“I first got into flying when I joined the Air Force to fly on AWACS aircraft as an airborne computer technician and firefighter. I quickly became a flight instructor in my crew position and was placed on a lead aircrew in the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron. On 9-11 I was running to my aircraft, we flew to the Pentagon to control the airspace for the next 24 hours-re-fueling over the White House. Our crew also led the Afghanistan and Iraq wars from the air.

After the Air Force I moved to Los Angeles and went to law school at night while I worked during the day. I always wanted to be a pilot, and had flown with friends in their small aircraft over the years. So finally I have been able to get some pilot training done, and to this solo point. ” ~ Gary