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First Solo Flight – Joshua Shinavier

Jun 18 2019

Solo Date: June 1, 2019
Aircraft: Citabria – N2508Z
Instructor: Scott Holland
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I am an engineer at Uber, where I build the company’s knowledge graph. When I was little, I built flying contraptions. I would put a board across my shoulders like a wing and run really fast, or make spinning rotors which, unfortunately, did not produce enough lift to heft me into the sky. It took me a long time to climb into the cockpit of a real flying machine, but it has been a dream come true. I can’t wait for my first cross-countries.”

First Solo Flight – Ivan Zarate

May 29 2019

Solo Date: May 8, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N54102
Instructors: Travis Mills
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“Growing up, I would see the Blue Angels fly by my house during the Salinas Airshow and I would wonder how fun it would be to fly an airplane. As it turns out it is much more exciting than I have ever imagine.” ~ Ivan

Congrats on your first solo!

First Solo Flight – Henry Jessel

Apr 12 2019

Solo Date: March 24, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N54102
Instructors: Christian Burton
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Henry has sought to fly ever since he could first point to the Southwest 737s on approach to San Jose. For many years, he would only fly on flight simulators and take any opportunity to visit the airport to watch the commercial jets land at San Francisco. Every time he would fly, he would look up to the captains with reverence for their awe-inspiring jobs. He is excited to proceed with his career in aviation, and pursue at job at the commercial airlines.

First Solo Flight – Yongzhen Qiu

Apr 09 2019

Solo Date: April 1, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N12234
Instructors: Adam Sciupac & Christian Burton
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“It feels so cool to fly an airplane by myself! Starting from a g2g aviation 101 course and a discovery flight, Aviation has become an important part of my life! Thank you very much Adam and Christian! Looking forward to my solo cross country!” ~ Yongzhen

First Solo Flight – Heather Hayden

Feb 28 2019

Solo Date: February 28, 2019
Aircraft: Citabria 7KCAB – N11681
Instructors: Jason Brown & Jen Watson
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

You rock, Heather! After taking a few months off due to a broken wrist, Heather came back with a vengeance to tame the taildragger. Boy, did she! After nailing all her landings, Heather’s instructor signed off her solo endorsement and stood by the runway to proudly watch as Heather completed her 3 solo full-stop landings in the pattern at Reid-Hillview Airport. You’ll never forget the feeling, realizing it’s all on your skill to safely land an airplane, of your first solo flight. Well done on a hard-earned solo!

First Solo Flight – Robert Curtis

Feb 28 2019

Solo Date: February 23, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N737ZD
Instructor: David Waksberg
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“Growing up in the Air Force, I always wanted to be a pilot. I chose a different career, but now I get to fly for fun! Looking forward to sharing aviation with my wife and son.” ~ Robert

Congrats to Robert and instructor David for a successful solo flight at Reid-Hillview Airport!

First Solo Flight – Erik Castellanos

Feb 22 2019

Solo Date: February 11, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Instructor: Travis Mills
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I grew up building scale airplanes, then moved on to remote control aircraft that I built myself, never really thought sitting in the pilot seat would be real. Now I can’t wait for my first cross country flight.” ~ Erik

First Solo Flight – Edgar Xiong

Dec 17 2018

Solo Date: December 3, 2018
Aircraft: Citabria N9091L
Instructor: Grainne Gilvarry
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“Aviation has been in my life since day one from frequent overseas travel. Flying was always the dream, but I was hesitant to chase it due to a medical condition. After encouragement and help from fellow friends and CFI’s, I’ve got my medical and am pursuing that dream! After my PPL, I’m eager to go for a Commercial License so I can continue to explore the vast azure skies.” ~ Edgar Xiong

First Solo Flight – Adam Jansen

Dec 07 2018

Solo Date: December 2, 2018
Aircraft: Citabria N2508Z
Instructor: Scott Holland
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I grew up about 50 miles from Oshkosh, so my family used to check out EAA AirVenture every year. Once I took a discovery flight during college, it became a goal to earn my PPL. I’m looking forward to making it happen!” ~ Adam

Way to make it happen in a taildragger! We tend to think it’s a good thing to solo in a Citabria 😉

First Solo Flight – Nick Oliver

Dec 05 2018

Solo Date: November 27, 2018
Aircraft: Cessna N12234
Instructor: Kat Hanlon
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Who’s that in the pattern at KRHV? Kat’s solo student, Nick! You know it’s a good flight when even tower commends you on a nice job. Congrats on keeping it cool!

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Solo Date: June 1, 2019 Aircraft: Citabria – N2508Z Instructor: Scott Holland Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: May 8, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N54102 Instructors: Travis Mills Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: March 24, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N54102 Instructors: Christian Burton Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: April 1, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N12234 Instructors: Adam Sciupac & Christian Burton Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: February 28, 2019 Aircraft: Citabria 7KCAB – N11681 Instructors: Jason Brown & Jen Watson Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: February 23, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna 172 – N737ZD Instructor: David Waksberg Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: February 11, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna 172 Instructor: Travis Mills Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: December 3, 2018 Aircraft: Citabria N9091L Instructor: Grainne Gilvarry Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: December 2, 2018 Aircraft: Citabria N2508Z Instructor: Scott Holland Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: November 27, 2018 Aircraft: Cessna N12234 Instructor: Kat Hanlon Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)