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New Multi-Engine Pilot – Kelsey Moore

Sep 24 2018
Date: September 15, 2018
Certification: Commercial Multi-Engine
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Instructor: David Waksberg & Jen Watson

While most of us would be thrilled to pilot such a single-engine plane like the Pilatus, Kelsey just added multi-engine rating to her license so she can qualify for airline and corporate jobs. With a dedication to studying that most of us only dream of having, Kelsey completely rocked her Commercial Multi-Engine checkride with Eric. We are so proud! And to celebrate…she hopped into her first tailwheel flight and now has another passion to pursue. Welcome to the AeroDynamic family, Kelsey!

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New Multi-Engine Pilot – Matt Bragen

Apr 07 2018
Date: March 28, 2018
Certification: Commercial Multi-Engine
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Instructor: David Waksberg

Another notch in the pilot belt for Matt! After completing his CFI with us a few years ago, Matt has now accumulated enough flight hours to be a candidate for the airlines. With his Single- and Multi-engine Commercial Pilot License, he will soon be flying right seat on a commercial airliner! It’s great to see your success, Matt! Congrats to CFI David for another amazing job.

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New Multi-Engine Pilot – Brian Hendrix

Apr 05 2018
Date: March 26, 2018
Certification: Commercial Multi-Engine
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Instructor: David Waksberg

Brian, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, has been pursing a career as an airline pilot. Really, who doesn’t want that? Recently he reached a major milestone in earning his license to fly aircraft with more than one engine. This Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot License allows him to move into the airlines and realize his dream. We are so glad you came to our school for flight training! Congrats to CFI David for all his hard work, too. Way to go, guys!

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New Multi-Engine Pilot – JP O’Dell

Dec 31 2017
Date: December 31, 2017
Certification: Commercial Multi-Engine
Instructor: Jen Watson

pilot, AMEL, twin comancheLast November JP earned his Instrument Rating with us. In March he earned his Private Pilot Multi-Engine Rating. Today JP added Airplane Multi-Engine Land to his Commercial Pilot License! Talk about coming in under the wire for a New Year’s Resolution 😉 JP is a full-time student of aeronautics at Cal Poly in Santa Barbara and often gets to fly cool airplanes with his dad, who is an airline and corporate pilot. It has been such a pleasure to be part of your journey. Maybe one day soon we will see you teaching in our Twin Comanche, aka “Twinkie.” Good luck out there and keep the dirty side down.twn comanche, feathered prop,

Examiner: Eric Cook
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Checkride Location:
Salinas, CA (KSNS)
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New Multi-Engine Pilot – Sandro Filho

Nov 02 2017
Date: October 28, 2017
Instructor: David Waksberg
Certification: Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot

AMEL, twin comancheAnother successful Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot graduates under Instructor David’s excellent training! Sandro flew our Twin Comanche to Hayward to meet with the examiner and walked out with a new pilot credential: multi-engine rating. Nice job on a first-time pass! You’ll have to join our next fly-out dinner 🙂

Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Checkride Location:
Hayward, CA (KHWD)
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New Commercial Pilot – Nick Vandevoorde

Oct 03 2017
Date: September 14, 2017
Instructor: David Waksberg
Certification: Commercial Pilot

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Congrats to Nick for earning his Commercial Pilot License! After Private Pilot and Instrument Rating, the Commercial license is the next step in becoming a professional pilot – it allows you to be paid to fly. From this achievement, pilots can continue on to either earn their CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) or become a commercial operator flying tours, cargo, skydivers, etc. We wish Nick lots of success in his future and were glad to be a part of it!

Examiner: Jeff Hitzberg
Aircraft: Cutlass N616SF
Checkride Location:
Hayward, CA (KHWD)
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New Commercial Pilot – Saul Meza

Aug 14 2017
Date: August 3, 2017
Instructor: Lynzie Hudson
Certification: Commercial Pilot

commercial pilot, Cessna, checkrideCongratulations to Saul Meza, who passed his Commercial ASEL checkride in Cessna 737ZD.  Saul worked hard for this checkride and deserved his pass! Well done.

Saul is headed to Peru to relax with his girlfriend after spending the last month at Aerodynamic Aviation, San Jose, training for his single engine checkride with CFI Lynzie Hudson.

Saul also earned his High Performance Endorsement last month and is looking for work as a Commercial Pilot. We hope to see Saul again soon for aerobatics and a tailwheel endorsement!
Examiner: Eric Cook
Aircraft: Cessna N737ZD
Checkride Location:
San Jose, CA (KRHV)
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New Commercial Pilot – Adjie Pamungkas

Aug 08 2017
Date: August 1, 2017
Instructor: David Waksberg
Certification: Commercial Pilot
cpl, checkride, commercial pilot, 172RGCongrats to Adjie for earning his Commercial Pilot’s License! Now he can be paid to fly, rather than paying to fly 🙂
“Been dreaming to be a commercial pilot since childhood, now I’m one of them.
Thanks to all aerodynamic people, especially David who guide me through commercial training, he’s really good and caring instructor.
Next, continue to pursue my aviation career in Indonesia.” ~ Adjie
Examiner: Jeff Heitzeberg
Aircraft: Cessna N4604V
Checkride Location:
Hayward, CA (KHWD)
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New Commercial Pilot – Nishant Veluthedath

Aug 03 2017
Date: July 28, 2017
Instructor: Ron Vlastelica
Certification: Commercial Pilot

cpl, checkride, commercial pilotOn Friday, Nishant met with Vince Nastro in Tracy. Nishant had previously done both his private and instrument ratings with Vince. The day started out with light winds and cooler temperatures. By the time the flight portion started around 1330, the temperature was 33 degrees C.  Winds were picking but under 10kt.   When they arrived back for their landings and 180 engine-out, the winds were 270 at 18 with gusts to 24 kt.

The last landing was a short downwind, mid-field engine out due to an arriving jet. All in all, the practical test was thorough though fair with much emphasis on rush management throughout all operations.
The pictures are in front of owner’s citation II, having just returned from a short vacation in Wyoming.
Nishant is a looking forward to a career in India with the national carrier.  Next and last step is his multi engine rating.  We wish Nishant all the best and congratulations on his most current accomplishment.
Vince gives all his pilots a special coin, which Nishant is showing off.
Examiner: Vice Nastro
Aircraft: Cessna N4604V
Checkride Location:
Tracy, CA (KTCY)
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New Multi-Engine Pilot – Reid Raisanen

Feb 16 2017
Date: February 14, 2017
Instructor: David Waksberg
Certification: Multi-engine Commercial Pilot

Guess what Reid was up to this Valentine’s Day? Earning a first-time checkride pass…multi-engine add-on to Commercial Pilot Certificate! Reid is a flight instructor at another great flight school in the Bay Area, and he came to AeroDynamic to fly our Twin Comanche with Instructor David. Congrats to them both on this hard-earned rating. Thanks for flying with us and have fun at the airlines!

Commercial Pilot, multi-engine, twin comanche, checkride“I started flying at 16 in Minnesota and since the economy improved, picked it up again seriously at 26. Since I have all requirements for ATP but multi, I asked around SCFC, where I instruct, for a recommendation. I learned about David and Aerodynamic, flew until it was done. People were friendly, the location was solid, and the airplane was maintained well. Next I will continue the airline interview process. Hope the economy stays strong!” ~ Reid

Examiner: Yuzo Wakita
Aircraft: Twin Comanche N40DA
Checkride Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV)
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