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    Thursday Morning Solo!

    Dallin Meidell soloed!!! Congratulations to this awesome guy who is definitely on the fast track to his PPL. Dallin started flying with GBA and his instructor, Levi Mellows, once he graduated from Damonte Ranch High School in June. His goal is to earn his Private Pilot by the time he leaves for college in August, and he is definitely right on target! Today, Dallin soloed N495SP at KSPZ, runway 24, as Levi watched from the sidelines. I am sure it was tempting to just keep flying, but Dallin did stop on that final lap to let Levi back in the plane. Nothing beats logging that first .4 as PIC. Congratulation to Dallin and Levi!! ​
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    Evening Solo!

    Check out who soloed yesterday evening!! While we were all finishing up dinner, Cody Lucero was flying his first several solo laps out at KRTS, runway 32 in N495SP. Cody comes in from Fallon several nights a week after working a long day at NAS Fallon. He has been stationed overseas the last several years and made getting his PPL a goal when he got back in the states. He is definitely on track to hit his goal and start flying around exploring gorgeous Northern Nevada and California. Huzzah for your solo, Sailor!! Congratulations as well to his instructor Levi Mellows!
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    New GBA Schwag!

    Check out these sweet license plate frames! For $25 you can spruce up your ride and let tailgaters know where you'd rather be. And, for all the "Ride or Fly" GBA bikers, motorcycle frames coming soon. 
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    Saturday morning solo!

    After chowing down on some Doughboys donuts thinking Saturday could not get any better, it does! Tyler Imperato soloed!! Tyler very willingly dropped Levi off on the ramp at KCXP and flew his first few laps of freedom on runway 27 in N495SP this morning! He had a bit of traffic to deal with but he handled it like a pro. Tyler has been flying with GBA and Levi for just a little over a month. This guy wants it and his focused flight training, attention to ground school, and being prepared for his lessons speaks to his motivation toward his aviations goals. Awesome job to Tyler and his instructor Levi Mellows!! ​
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    Newest Private Pilot!!

    Check out this happy pilot! Yes, you read that right, Donovan Harrison is now a licensed PILOT!! Donovan had a long day that started with IACRA technical issues, oral exam, and a nice toasty flight on a bumpy afternoon. To say he earned it is an understatement. Donovan was another one of our COVID postponed checkrides. He did a great job staying current while finishing up his senior year at UNR, being on full time orders with the Nevada Air National Guard, and studying for his oral exam. Donovan sported his bright pink face mask (not pictured but it is true) as he showed he can fly N328ME all within private pilot proficiency standards. Getting a big smile out of Donovan is not always the easies but we did not have to bribe or force him (this time). The excitement was all over his face once he landed, ran through his post-flight checklist, and found out he passed! Congratulations Donovan!! We are so happy for you. Congratulations to his instructors Nick Mahan, Levi Mellows, and Brenden Georg as well!! ​
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    New licensed private pilot!!

    Matt passed his checkride!! You might know Matt Yount from the line…helping keep the planes clean, fueled, and put in the right spot. Today Matt flew N670CS to Silver Springs and over the Dayton Valley area running thorough the private pilot proficiencies, back to Reno and then the words every student pilot wants to hear; congratulations, you passed! Now he is officially licensed to fly the skies below 18,000ft. Besides helping Denny on the line a couple days a week, Matt is also is full time student at UNR. We are so excited for you Matt!! Congratulations as well to his instructor, Brenden Georg.
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