05/05/2026
We’ve got a twofer for you this time! First, please congratulate Collin on his first solo flight! He did such a good job, we dumped a bucket of ice water on him. Next, more congratulations are in order for his acceptance into the U.S. Naval Aviation program. Lastly, please shame him for such an accomplishment while never having seen Top Gun. 😖 CFI: Frank Paul
04/27/2026
Congratulations on earning your private pilot certificate, Jak! We’ll look forward to seeing what’s next. 😎 CFI: Jon Eisele
03/22/2026
Congratulations to Phoebe for recently earning both her CFI and CFI-I with us! Phoebe came to us already knowledgeable, prepared, and determined to succeed, and it made our job feel easy! CFI: Blakely Percival
02/28/2026
It wasn’t long ago that we celebrated Andrew’s first solo, and here he is holding a Private Pilot certificate! Congratulations, Andrew! He’s looking forward to earning his tailwheel endorsement next, as well as beginning instrument rating training. CFI Jon Eisele
02/17/2026
Congratulations to our newest private pilot, Christina! Her and her flight instructor coordinated sweatshirts for her checkride. ❤️ CFI Blakely Percival
02/15/2026
Congratulations on your FIRST SOLO, Bob! He put down some beautiful landings on runway 18, with his instructor watching from EAA’s historic Brown Arch. CFI Jon Eisele
02/13/2026
Discover Flight’s latest and greatest private pilot! Congratulations, Srikar! CFI: Frank Paul
02/08/2026
Congratulations to our Ray Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Lily, on her first ever solo flight! Lily only recently turned 16, but has been flying with us for a few years now, demonstrating her level of passion and enthusiasm for aviation in general all throughout her life. We have no doubt this is just the beginning of big things to come for her. CFI: Blakely Percival