Quarterly member gathering with plane wash, BBQ, thrice around and celebration of Wally Johnson’s (former Apollo test pilot and former AAC president) 98th birthday with 3 touch and goes!
Quarterly gathering with Wally Johnson
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New Instrument Pilot: Cody Nguyen
After thoroughly testing our upgraded club simulator in 50 knot crosswind and windshear instrument approaches, Cody Nguyen did a “beautiful” job on his instrument checkride with DPE Ashley Snider in LHM. Congratulations, and onwards to CPL then CFI Cody!
Clarence Binninger, CFII
New Private Pilot: Matthew Tisdale
After several scheduling snafu’s, Rich Conté felt compelled to conduct Matthew Tisdale’s checkride at KOAK. After probing the depth of Matthew’s knowledge the flight portion went well and we have another private pilot in our club. Congratulations Matthew!
Ronald Put, CFII
First Solo: Alex Chan
Alex Chan first solo Thursday 11/4. Landings on 28R & 33!
Terence Wilson, CFII
First Solo: Scott Allen
The weather cooperated, the traffic was light and captain Allen was ready. In no small part due to Clarence Binninger’s excellent instruction before me, Scott’s pattern work and landings were textbook. Congratulations Scott!
Ronald Put, CFII
New Private Pilot: Steve Giordano
Congratulations to Steve Giordano for passing his Private Pilot Checkride last Monday, August 9th! After a 31 year hiatus, Steve completed his lifelong goal of becoming a pilot. Congrats Steve and welcome to the club!!
Brandon Aaseby CFI
