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Success Story

A thrilling experience

‘Grateful beyond words’

Name: Pamela M. Swanson
Age: 39
Event: First solo
Where: Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU), Georgetown, Texas
Airplane: Cessna 172

My CFI Jonathan Boes took that chance today! He endorsed my logbook for first solo! I am thrilled and grateful beyond words. I have read and re-read Flight Training articles on radios, landings, and handling CFIs and crosswinds for months. Thanks!

CFI Jonathan Boes cuts Pamela Swanson’s shirt after her solo.

 

Success StoriesA CFI at 18

‘The best pilot I can be’

Name: Will Vaughan-Jones
Age: 18
Event: CFI checkride
Where: Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Airplane: Piper Arrow II

My name is Will Vaughan-Jones and I am 18 years old. On August 18, 2015, I received my CFI at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem, North Carolina. My designated pilot examiner was David Lackey. I love flying and wish to continue developing into the best pilot I can be. My dream is to fly for American Airlines like my father.

Will Vaughan-Jones (right) and designated pilot examiner David Lackey.

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