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Andrew Wegener
August 22, 2014 – 5:00 am | Comments Off on Andrew Wegener
Andrew Wegener

Andrew Wegener passed his Private Pilot check ride with DPE Henry Joyner on 8/22/14.

George Garcia
July 28, 2014 – 8:17 am | Comments Off on George Garcia
George Garcia

Garcia soloed in N8432U, a Cessna 172, on July 1st, 2014.

Craig Wilson
June 6, 2014 – 6:21 am | Comments Off on Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson

Craig Wilson passed his IFR Check Ride on May 23, 2014.

Jeremy Eisenbrandt
June 6, 2014 – 5:54 am | Comments Off on Jeremy Eisenbrandt
Jeremy Eisenbrandt

Jeremy Eisenbrandt passed his Private Pilot Check Ride May 30th … just 27 days after his first lesson!

Clint Staples
May 6, 2014 – 9:08 pm | Comments Off on Clint Staples
Clint Staples

Clint Staples proved he could fly an airplane and soloed on 5-6-14.

In Memoriam: John E. McLain
April 7, 2014 – 11:03 am | Comments Off on In Memoriam: John E. McLain
In Memoriam: John E. McLain

John McLain, a longtime friend, mentor, Designated Pilot Examiner and CFII passed away on April 5, 2014.