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New Private Pilot – Zheng Luo
Sep 15 2022Private Pilot Checkride: September 2, 2022
Instructors: Lynzie, Kenny, Daniel and Evgenii
Aircraft: Cessna N9027H
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Zheng is now a Private Pilot! He passed his checkride with DPE Eric Cook in Salinas. Zheng was focused and diligent with his studies, and motivated to finish his flight training. He is already looking forward to tailwheel training to take advantage of AeroDynamic’s incredible fleet of taildraggers. Thanks to CFIs Lynzie Hudson, Kenny Behlen, Daniel Sims and Evgenii Sikachev.
New Private Pilot – Tim Spriggs
Jul 28 2022Private Pilot Checkride: June 24, 2022
Instructors: Mitchell Templeton & Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“Flight, a birthday gift
soaring through San Francisco
passengers, ahoy!
I’ve always had an eye to the sky and maybe even a little heritage around flight. My roommates and girlfriend surprised me with a discovery flight for my birthday and I was hooked. A CFI who took me up in those first flights performed a short ballistic arc so I could watch an object float in front of me. Suffice to say, I had to keep coming back! A pandemic later and I have my private pilot license! Thanks to the Aerodynamic community for helping me with this journey!” ~ Tim
New Private Pilot – William Lynch
Jul 06 2022Private Pilot Checkride: May 30, 2022
Instructor: Kevin Oliver & Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Bill is now a Private Pilot! He flew his first Discovery Flight with Thao at Aerodynamic, trained with both Kevin and Thao, and finished his private training journey by conquering 21 kt gust wind on his checkride with flying colors. We are very proud of him.
New Private Pilot – Akhil Dua
Jul 04 2022Private Pilot Checkride: June 8, 2022
Instructor: Skyler Tan
Aircraft: Cessna N968RC
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Akhil and instructor Skyler earned the right to celebrate. It’s not everyday you earn your first set of wings! Akhil and his brother, who earned his Private Pilot certificate a few months ago, will be building flight time together while exploring the skies. Have fun, guys!
New Private Pilot – Aurora Bunten
Jun 29 2022Private Pilot Checkride: May 25, 2022
Instructor: Joey Oberholtzer
Aircraft: Cessna N9027H
School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to Aurora and her instructor Joey for making this incredible accomplishment happen!
New Private Pilot – Mena Abdelmalak
May 03 2022Private Pilot Checkride: April 3, 2022
Instructor: Skyler, Daniel & Thao
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
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!
New Private Pilot – Sicheng Xin
Apr 09 2022Private 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!
New Private Pilot – Yipeng Zhou
Apr 07 2022Private Pilot Checkride: March 14, 2022
Instructor: Zibin He
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
Congrats to Yipeng and CFI Zibin for a first-time pass of his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Jon Thornton!
New Private Pilot – Brian Baumgartner
Nov 16 2021Private Pilot Checkride: October 19, 2021
Instructor: Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N98485
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“Ever since seeing Top Gun for the first time as a child I wanted to be a pilot. After a few false starts in the past, I finally made it happen this year. While I knew it would be difficult, I never dreamed of the knowledge, skill, and determination required to make it happen. You truly will experience every emotion as you navigate the process, including elation when you finally achieve your goal. I could not have made it all the way without the help, support, and instruction provided by the CFIs and office staff at Aerodynamic Aviation, including Matt Fall, Chris Bonneau, Kevin Oliver, Graham Harbman, Daniel Sims, and especially my primary flight and ground school instructor, Thao Do, who spent countless hours with me in the classroom and cockpit fine tuning my skills and molding me into the pilot I am today.” ~ Brian
New Private Pilot – Vinay Shiva
Nov 04 2021Private Pilot Checkride: October 1, 2021
Instructors: Mitchell Templeton & Thao Do
Aircraft: Cessna N54102
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
“Growing up in the vicinity of an Air Force base, it’s always been a dream to fly. Although I didn’t pursue it as a career, I’m excited and grateful to have been able to reach this milestone.
Many thanks to Thao for helping me prepare and ensuring I reach the required perfection, and to Mitchell for pushing me through when I hit the plateau before my solo.
Looking forward to exercising my private pilot privileges and exploring the skies!” ~ Vinay