Be it known that on this day, January 12th, 2016, the venerable and esteemed Jonathan Chu did “slip the surly bonds of Earth,” and “flung his eager craft,” Cessna N793UL, clear of “the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,” and achieved 3 landings without the assistance of another mortal in the plane.

Please pass your congratulations to the newly-minted solo pilot.

Christopher Freeze, CFII