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    Reno's Latest Licensed Pilot!

    ​Who says hump-day isn't a good day to go and pass your Private Pilot check-ride! A huge congratulations to Brandon Wright who flew N495SP to a successful outcome after spending the last several months navigating the skies around Reno like a pro. Even with the challenges of COVID and running a small business, Brandon persisted and let the world know what he's made of. His classic truck has been a bit lonely with all the flying but now he can drive it to the airport, take the plane, and see the world! Nice work Brandon - and Levi, his instructor!
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    Newest Addition!!

    Check out the newest addition to the GBA fleet, N16RG!! This gorgeous Citabria will be for dual instruction and on the line asap. Watch for updates and availability in Flight Schedule Pro. Thank you, as always, for your business. It allows for us to provide these high quality aircraft for your flight training. We hope you love flying this plane! Stay tuned for more info. ​
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    Sunday Solo!!

    Congratulations to Bob Barton whole soloed at KRNO, runway 16L this morning in N2291C!! Bob started flying with us after he moved to Northern Nevada from the Chicago area. He had to get used to a new area, new instructors, different planes, and all the radio communications and unique factors that make flying in Northern Nevada all the fun that it is! His schedule only allows for 1-2 times a week, but it did not take him long working with Danny and Levi to solo! Now on to some alone time in the cockpit. Awesome job Bob, Levi, and Danny!! 
    Watch his video here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNYBDazev-Y&t=1s
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    Great way to start the week!

    What a day it was! Jacob Summers soared to new heights today as he earned his Private Pilot’s License in N752DW in the skies over gorgeous Northern Nevada. Jacob has been training at Great Basin Aviation with instructor Austin Tanner to reach this lofty milestone in his life. He has always approached flying with determination and commitment and greased those landings with his perpetual and infectious smile. Jacob’s excellent skills have soared even on those early 6:00 AM flights or with building cumulus clouds in the neighborhood, which he encountered both today. Nothing can stop him! Congratulations Jacob, we are so happy for you!!
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    Thursday Solo!!

    Congratulations to Mustafa Shah who soloed today at KCXP, runway 27, in N670CS. Mustafa is super inquisitive about aviation and, with this milestone completed, is on his way to being a professional pilot. Mustafa demonstrates his high technical skill consistently and warms the sky with his smile. We are excited to see where his flight plan takes him through his training! Awesome work Mustafa! Congratulations as well to his instructor Brenden Georg. Let the cross country planning begin!
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    Tuesday Solo!!

    Look up perseverance in the dictionary and you will see a picture of this amazing lady, Stacy Compton!! This morning Stacy soloed on runway 32 at KRTS in N37JA as her super proud instructor Mark Montague watched on. Stacy talked herself through the pattern and landings and take-offs as she flew her first .4 PIC time. It is amazing to get some numbers in that column! Stacy is immersed in aviation. She works across the way for the airlines, trains at GBA, and also flies with some other GBA pilots. She has been working so incredible hard for this moment. We are so excited for you Stacy and can’t wait to celebrate with you when you earn your PPL! Congratulations again to Stacy and Mark! “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela ​
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