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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
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.
New Private Pilot – Mihaela Popescu-Stanesti
Jun 14 2021Date: May 8, 2021
Instructors: Lynzie Hudson and more
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
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!
New Private Pilot – Matt Cole
Mar 03 2021Date: February 4, 2021
Instructor: Scott Holland
Aircraft: Citabria N2508Z
“Flying was something that I always wanted to do because of my Grandfather, Lt Col Hillary Cole. He always had so many war stories flying planes in WWII, or the Korean War. One of my favorites was when he met my grandmother and flew over with a training Jet and tipped his wings to impress my grandmother while she was sunbathing in Wisconsin. He was larger than life and a big inspiration to me. I feel very fortunate to have had him in my life and to have been able to share with him that I was also training to become a pilot before he passed away. Right now, my wife Lindsey and I are planning to use my PPL to explore California. Soon, I plan on getting an instrument rating and a mountain checkout so that we can fly more often and to more places. In the future, I see myself becoming a CFI and training new students just like my CFI, Scott Holland. Thank you Aerodynamic, I’m looking forward to my next rating!” ~Matt
New Private Pilot – Andrew Wilson
Feb 17 2021Date: January 12, 2021
Instructor: Mitchell Templeton
Aircraft: Cessna N6796H
Congrats to Andrew on earning his Private Pilot Certificate!
New Private Pilot – Brad Guerke
Jan 24 2021Date: December 23, 2020
Instructors: Mitchell Templeton & Jason Brown
Aircraft: Cessna N61637
Congrats to Brad!. All his hard work earned him his Private Pilot Certificate!
New Private Pilot – Adeniji Adeleye
Jan 21 2021Date: December 21, 2020
Instructors: Steph, Marc, Bentley, Nathaniel & Daryll – aka “The Village”
Aircraft: Cessna N915L
Congrats to Ade on earning his Private Pilot Certificate at our Monterey location!
New Private Pilot – Dima Martynyuk
Jan 21 2021Date: December 19, 2020
Instructor: Mitchell Templeton
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
“My grandfather was a fighter pilot and I’ve been enamored by aviation since I can remember. I never seriously considered becoming a pilot before a casual intro flight during Christmas of last year. That flight sparked my interest in flying myself for the freedom and fun it provides. It was definitely a challenging 2020, but thanks to everyone at Aerodynamic, and particularly Mitchell, it was a very rewarding journey.” ~Dima
New Private Pilot – Heather Hayden
Nov 10 2020Date: October 31, 2020
Instructors: Jen Watson & Ivan Stanojevic
Aircraft: Citabria N2508Z
The challenge of learning in a conventional airplane (aka tailwheel or taildragger) is worth the time and dedication when you turn out pilots as accomplished as Heather. Despite various setbacks throughout training (a broken wrist from playing sports, forest fires, weather challenges, a pandemic, etc.), she persevered to become a lady taildragger pilot on her first checkride attempt. We love having Heather as part of our family and hope she enjoys many years flying around and exploring California. CONGRATS!!!