Club gets a twofer....

Two more of our students successfully completed Flight Tests today. Neil was first to go - and he had tucked the Private Pilot's Test under his belt by lunchtime. Wayne, who had waited for some time to get into the air, was next to face scrutiny. He completed his Test for the Recreational license by 2pm and emerged from debriefing with a huge smile on his face. Kudos to both pilots and to their instructors, Matt and Brandon.

The two accomplishments are noteworthy. Neil's because he started training something like 7 years ago. His pilot number commences 80xxxx. The delayed certification is no reflection on the quality of pilot or training; it's just one of those things. Wayne's achievement is something special because he only soloed on January 10th this year. This makes him possibly the quickest pilot between that milestone and passing a Flight Test that Matt has known.

Another pilot joins the licensed ranks...

Jay had a beautiful day today for his Recreational Pilot's Flight Test. Clear blue skies and winds of less than 10 knots made for a really enjoyable experience for everyone concerned. Many congratulations on a great job - and to Matt too, who chalks up another training success for the Club.

A Picture speaks a thousand words...

The picture of Kaitlyn is telling everyone that she's thrilled to have her flight test and other obstacles to certification behind her. Matt, her very proud instructor, had been trying to catch up with Kaitlyn for a picture ever since she passed her Flight Test on October 18th. Today, he finally did so - in flying conditions that were absolutely great. Can you tell it's just a little cold though - check out Kaitlyn's mittens.

Matt is still trying to get his trio of successful pilots, Kaitlyn, Steve and Scott, together for a group picture. Recording their achievement over the same weekend would be quite something.

Matt scores a hat trick - Congratulations to our three intrepid aviators..

Many congratulations to the three pilots who successfully tackled their Flight Tests this weekend. Kaitlyn, Scott and Steve all did their instructors, and the Club, proud. It will make for a memorable weekend for all concerned. Hopefully, the achievement will pave the way for much more active flying within the Club, although at least one successful pilot is due to leave Kingston shortly. Although we're missing Kaitlyn's picture (it's traditional that we conduct at least one flight test in the gathering darkness eh, Glenn?) we do have pictures of two very happy pilots and a proud instructor. We'll catch up with Kaitlyn's picture before long.

Jim makes it a double today...

Jim was the second pilot to place himself in the hands of an examiner today. Getting into the air only after the cloud began to descend and the winds were a little stronger, he faced all the same challenges as Phillip - and maybe a few more besides. The great news is that he met all the required standards to achieve a pass and clear the Flight Test hurdle; something for all of us to celebrate at Thanksgiving.

Another Pilot joins the ranks...

Phillip completed the long journey to full certification this morning by successfully tacking the formal Flight Test. Conditions were very good, with high, broken clouds ensuring that there was no glare, and winds light enough to be almost negligible. All those conditions combined to ensure that Phillip was over the test hurdle by 1:30 pm. Congratulations on a great performance.

Glenn rounds off a great day..!

Glenn brings his aircraft to the ground, after a successful flight test, with landing lights on and in the gathering dusk. He'd had a long day's wait to demonstrate his proficiency, but that didn't daunt him at all. Congratulations on a great job... Another certified pilot joins the ranks.