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New Private Pilot: Stephane Dahan
Nov 23 2011
New Private Pilot.
We have a brand new certified Private Pilot!
Congratulations to Stephane Dahan, who passed his checkride with Examiner Sherry Diamond, on a fine Tuesday morning in Citabria 5032G.
Well done Stephane, and also well done to his AeroDynamic instructor Mark Guerrero.
Going Solo: Matt Claudius
Nov 22 2011
Matt and Rich with 91L
Congratulations to Matt Claudius, who took to the skies on his own for the first time on November 20, 2011.
While his watchful CFI, Rich Digrazzi, paced the ramp, Matt took Citabria 9091L for three successful takeoffs and landings.”
New Taildragger Pilot: Lee Barker
Nov 20 2011
Lee and Mark with 32G
Congratulations to Lee Barker who successfully added a tailwheel endorsement to his logbook. Well done Lee and AeroDynamic Instructor Mark Guerrero.
Going Solo: Mark Nelson
Nov 13 2011
On a beautiful late afternoon, Mark Nelson shook off his instructor and took Cessna 61637 up for three great landings.
Congratulations Mark, and well done also to AeroDynamic instructors Jen Delp-Mallet and Erik Schmidt.
And here is the video of Mark’s first landing. We really need to teach our CFIs to use the zoom settings 😉 , but it is beautiful anyway:
Going Solo: Hrishikesh Mehendale
Oct 26 2011
Another fledgling leaves the nest!
Hrishikesh Mehendale soloed Citabria 9091L under CFI Jim Grant’s watchful eye.
Having completed three complete circuits in the pattern, Hrishikesh was back on terra firma as a newly fledged pilot.
Congratulations and well done to Hrishi and CFI Jim.
New Licensed Pilot: Bob Scarbrough
Oct 24 2011
It’s been a good summer and now people are getting their rewards for their hard work. The latest graduate to the world of Private Pilots is Bob Scarbrough who passed his flight test in Citabria 5032G with Examiner Sherry Diamond.
Congratulations and well done Bob!
New Multi Engine Pilot: Brian Hsu
Oct 22 2011
Our own Brian Hsu has been working hard! Brian added his Multi Engine Instrument Commercial rating to his pilot license. Brian took his flying lessons with AeroDynamic CFI Sergey Sinyachkin in the Beech Duchess and aced his flight test with Examiner Sherry Diamond.
Congratulations and well done to Brian and Sergey.
New Sport Pilot: Mike Lancon
Oct 21 2011
We have a newly certified pilot. Not only that but he liked it so much he bought his own airplane! Congratulations to Mike Lancon who flew his Champ to Oakland to take and pass his checkride with Examiner Lou Fields.
Well done Mike, and his instructor, Daniel Most.
Going Solo: Oleg Grinshteyn
Oct 19 2011Another fledgling leaves the nest. Congratulations to Oleg Grinshteyn who soloed for the first time in Citabria 53893, with both his wife and his instructor watching from the ground.
A few short minutes later, he was back for his first landing. Great job!
Well done Oleg and AeroDynamic CFI Sergey Sinyachkin!