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New Private Pilot – Jacob Tarango

Sep 10 2019

Date: September 8, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructors: Grant Ozdinski & Adam Sciupac
Aircraft: Cessna N12234

“I started my fascination with aviation when I was young. My parents would tell me when I was 6 I would be looking at airplanes and would point at planes and say “I want to do that some day”, and that day came. With the help of my parents I was able to start my flight training at 15 and a half, before I had my driving permit, and soloed on my 16th birthday, flying alone before I could drive a car alone. I have been flying for around 2 years and finally earned my private pilot certificate with the help of many instructors.” ~ Jacob

New Private Pilot – Sean Bhattacharya

Sep 08 2019

Date: September 3, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructors: Jason Brown & Cheryl Mitrus
Aircraft: Cessna N61637

Sean always had the soaring dream of flying and owning his own aircraft since he was a kid. About a little more than an year ago, an exciting flight in a Cirrus SR aircraft motivated him to come and join Aerodynamic last September to start and continue his flying lessons to become a Private Pilot. Sean is getting the new Cirrus aircraft of his dreams next year and will continue his instrument training in his new plane. His plans are to travel with friends and family to many places in the new aircraft.

He also wants to spend more time in his California Central Coast home using his plane to travel back and forth.

At the same time, Sean wants to continue his learning to become a better and better pilot!

First Solo Flight – Alex Ambrose

Aug 28 2019

Solo Date: August 14, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna – N12234
Instructor: Kat Hanlon & Cheryl Mitrus
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I’ve been working next to San Carlos airport for the last few years, so aviation had been on my mind. I took a discovery flight earlier this year and got hooked. As for future plans – having fun, meeting new people, and exploring new places!” ~ Alex

New Private Pilot – Jess White

Aug 16 2019

Date: August 5, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Grant Ozdinski
Aircraft: Cessna N12234

“I became a pilot because I love flying, the freedom it gives you, and the wonderful people you meet along the way.

I strangely love how difficult it was for me to get my license. It pushed me to have serious discipline when things got tough, and push forward even when it felt like I would never cross the finish line. I’m grateful for the process and the determination it took, against all the hiccups and delays. I am a much better person because of it.

My goals with flying are simple. Have as much fun as possible. However, I do plan on purchasing an airplane in the coming months so I can search for the perfect $100 hamburger and fly my family all over the West Coast.” ~Jess

Special thanks to CFI Grant, who worked tirelessly and often late to help Jess with the final prep.

New Private Pilot – Evgenii Sikachev

Jul 31 2019

Date: July 25, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructors: Christian Burton & Cheryl Mitrus
Aircraft: Cessna N54102

“I wanted to fly since childhood. When I moved to California, I started my training. Now I am flying for fun with friends, but I will begin my complex training next week. Next steps: instrument rating and commercial license.” ~Evgenii

Congrats on passing your checkride on the first try! Evgenii flew to Sacramento to meet with DPE Richard Conte and later flew back with his Private Pilot certificate in hand. Well done to Evgenii and CFI Cheryl!

New Private Pilot – Henry Jessel

Jul 29 2019

Date: July 24, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructors: Christian Burton & Cheryl Mitrus
Aircraft: Cessna N98485

Congrats to our newest pilot Henry on passing his checkride on the first try with DPE Richard Conte! Henry recently graduated high school and will be heading to Purdue in August to become a professional pilot. Henry worked in our office on Saturdays and will be very missed. We wish you the best of luck, Henry. You’ll always be part of the family!!

First Solo Flight – Joe Streeper

Jul 27 2019

Solo Date: June 23, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna – N98485
Instructor: Kat Hanlon
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

“I’ve been around planes and airports my whole life, and have always loved the idea of flying. When I turned 50 recently, I decided it was finally time for me to be the one in the cockpit.” ~Joe

Congrats on reaching the big milestone!

First Solo Flight – Sean Batac

Jul 27 2019

Solo Date: June 21, 2019
Aircraft: Cessna – N61637
Instructor: Travis Mills
Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Congrats to Sean on taking his first solo flight!

New Private Pilot – Philippe Martin

Jul 16 2019

Date: July 13, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructor: Dick Chang
Aircraft: Cessna N54102

Nailed it! Congrats to Philippe for a first time pass! Philippe journeyed to Salinas to meet with Pilot Examiner Eric Cook. His instructor, Dick, flew down to cheer on his pupil. Now time to head off on exciting trips. Keep us posted!

New Private Pilot – Nicole Herbig

Jun 07 2019

Date: June 4, 2019
Certification: Private Pilot
Instructors: Lynzie Hudson & Terry Norbraten
Aircraft: Cessna N62244

private pilot, flight training, Monterey

“Having a family of military/commercial pilots influenced me to become one. I’m now the third generation in my family to fly, but the first female in my family. But honestly, my grandmother influenced me to fly even though she wasn’t a pilot. When she was younger she wanted to fly, but back then you had to get your father’s permission (which she did not have permission from hers) so she decided she would marry a pilot (and she did, my grandpa!). So I wanted to do this for her. My plan now is to hopefully go into the Air Force and fly my dream plane C-130.” ~ Nicole

Cessna 172

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Date: September 8, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructors: Grant Ozdinski & Adam Sciupac Aircraft: Cessna N12234

Date: September 3, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructors: Jason Brown & Cheryl Mitrus Aircraft: Cessna N61637

Solo Date: August 14, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna – N12234 Instructor: Kat Hanlon & Cheryl Mitrus Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Date: August 5, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructor: Grant Ozdinski Aircraft: Cessna N12234

Date: July 25, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructors: Christian Burton & Cheryl Mitrus Aircraft: Cessna N54102

Date: July 24, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructors: Christian Burton & Cheryl Mitrus Aircraft: Cessna N98485

Solo Date: June 23, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna – N98485 Instructor: Kat Hanlon Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Solo Date: June 21, 2019 Aircraft: Cessna – N61637 Instructor: Travis Mills Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)

Date: July 13, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructor: Dick Chang Aircraft: Cessna N54102

Date: June 4, 2019 Certification: Private Pilot Instructors: Lynzie Hudson & Terry Norbraten Aircraft: Cessna N62244