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News: Taylorcraft L-2 is back on line
Feb 14 2011The L-2 is back on line!
Our 1945 little warbird is back. N50839 was a real military plane in 1945, serving with the US Army on the home front as a liaison and observation plane. Converted back to its civilian form, it is a great example of a plane that so many pilots learnt to fly in – the Taylorcraft “tandem trainer”.
Come fly the spirit of a bygone age – wooden prop, “Armstrong” starter, slide open the window and stick your elbow out and enjoy low and slow flying.
Itty bitty warbird
Events: $100 off Abrams Aviation Private and Sport Pilot Weekend Ground School
Feb 11 2011
AeroDynamic Aviation hangar, Reid Hillview Airport
I am delighted to announce that we have negotiated a $100 discount for the upcoming intensive weekend Private and Sport Pilot Ground School, on February 26th and 27th.
This school, run by renowned aviation educator Fred Abrams, will prepare you, in just one weekend, to pass your Private or Sport pilot Knowledge Test. Normally $395, mention this blog article or Facebook post and get it for only $295. That includes the FAA Knowledge Test Prep book as well!
Better yet, Fred offers a unique money-back guarantee. If after four hours you do not believe you are getting your money’s worth you can get your fee back, no questions asked.
This school is also ideal for pilots close to their checkride or getting ready for their knowledge test, as a refresher and reminder of the areas needed to pass the tests.
This course will be taught by Fred Abrams himself. Give yourself the best chance to ace your knowledge test, come and learn with the master himself! For more about Fred and Abrams Aviation check out their web site: http://abramsaviation.com/recpvtdescription.aspx
The only things you may need to buy if you don’t have them already, are a chart plotter and a E6B calculator (manual or electronic).
New Pilot: Alexander Decater
Feb 04 2011
Alexander came to us at the start of January with a goal of earning his Private Pilot license in a month. I’m delighted to report he did it! Working hard with CFI Derick Day, he got 100% in his knowledge test, and aced his flight test. Well done Alexander.
New pilot: Rich Miller
Jan 21 2011Another newly minted pilot! Congratulations to Rich Miller who earned his Private Pilot certificate at Salinas. Well done Rich, and CFIs Tom Conklin and Mike Popovich.
New pilot: Chuck Roeder
Jan 20 2011First new pilot certificate of 2011. Well done to Chuck Roeder who passed his Private Pilot checkride with Examiner Sherry Diamond. Thanks also to CFIs Mark Guerrero and Erik Schmidt for making it possible.
December 2010
Dec 31 2010Erik Brodsley Private Pilot
Congratulations to Erik Brodsley who passed his Private Pilot checkride with flying colors. Well done also to his instructors Seth Howell and Tom Conklin.
The more observant may have noticed that Citabria 9091L is not out on the ramp or on Schedulemaster any more. This is because she is in the hangar for a complete recover. I’ll post the occasional picture on our Facebook page.
Laura Wenus first solo
The first fledgling of December leaves the nest! Well done to Laura Wenus, who soloed a Citabria with CFI Erik Schmidt watching from the ground. Well done both.
Our AeroDynamic CFI Sergey Sinyachkin added a Helicopter Instrument Instructor to his long list of qualifications. Congratulations to Sergey!
N88353 is back! The aerobatic Citabria 7KCAB is back after a complete recover, new seats, and new 5 point acro seat belts.
Citabria N88353
October 2010
Oct 31 2010Well done to Peter Marshall who passed his CFI checkride in our Cessna 172RG, N616SF.
Congratulations to Brian Hsu who passed his Instrument Rating knowledge test with a score of 95%. Well done Brian.
50th Birthday Party! Yes we have been training aviators for a full half century. We had an awesome birthday bash – Saturday, October 16th at 4pm. Click here for more.
Toshi wins first place!
Japan’s first open aerobatic contest has just taken place, and guess who won first place in Primary? Our own Toshiro Tanikawa. Well done Toshi-san!
Congratulations to Thomas Carlson for passing his Sport Pilot knowledge test with a score of 95%. Excellent job Thomas.
Justin Beckham Sport Pilot
Another certified pilot! Well done to Justin Beckham who earned his Sport Pilot certificate with Examiner Lou Fields. Congratulations to Justin and his CFI Erik Schmidt.
Fleet Week this weekend (Oct 7-10)! Temporary Flight Restrictions apply to the San Francisco Bay Area. Do make sure you check NOTAMS before you try to do a Bay Tour!
Two brothers in two days! Well done to Dmitry and Kirill Nikonchuk who earned their Private Pilot certificates just a day apart. They came all the way from St Petersburg, Russia to fly with us and we are delighted with their success. Well done Dmitry and Kirill, and the many CFIs who worked hard with them to make it possible.
Congratulations to Mikhael Nikonchhuk who flew his first solo. Mikhael and CFI Erik Schmidt are both fine after the experience 😉 and Mikhael has since flown several more solos. Well done to both.
September 2010
Sep 30 2010Michelle Jackson - Private Pilot
Well done to Derek Day who aced his Flight Instructor renewal checkride after flying with Len.
Another certified pilot! Congratulations to Michelle Jackson who earned her Private Pilot Certificate in her own airplane from examiner Sherry Diamond. Well done Michelle and CFI Dick Chang.
Congratulations to AeroDynamic CFI Sergey Sinyachkin who added Helicopter CFI to his list of instructor ratings!