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    CFI Greg Anthenian

    The man, the legend, the hair (yes, his instructor is just a little jealous). Congratulations to Greg Anthenian on earning his Certified Flight Instructor rating! Greg is the most recent member to join the Zero to CFI club at GBA and has been with us from the very beginning, earning every rating with us! We couldn’t be more proud. What a milestone! From the moment he walked in asking about a Discovery Flight with his legendary locks, Greg’s charisma and drive were undeniable. Balancing a full-time job, long commutes from the lake, and rigorous study sessions, Greg blasted through his ratings and is now ready to teach others to soar. His dedication and self-discipline are exactly what it takes. Uder the expert guidance of Richard Brong, his CFI with slightly more follicle challenges , Greg’s hard work has paid off. Here’s to you Greg!! We can’t wait to see you inspire the next generation of pilots!
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    Andy Glenn Flying in the Clouds

    What to do when weather clears? Take a checkride! Andy Glenn was at it again and is now an instrument rated pilot! Our tee-rific line tech has added yet another impressive skill: flying in the clouds! From fairways to flight plans, Andy’s dedication to precision is second to none. He approached his instrument training with the same focus and determination he brings to every round of golf—because when you’ve mastered the green (needles), navigating the skies is just the next natural step! And we can’t forget to shout out Andy’s amazing partner-in-crime, CFII Nathan Morin, who has been right there with him every step of the way. Great job, you two! Take a moment to savor your success, then get on the next goal – Commercial Pilot certification! On to bigger skies and, hopefully, more hole-in-ones! ​
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    Elliot Fehr Soloed!

    Elliot Fehr reached a significant milestone today by completing his first solo flight at the illustrious KRNO on runway 17L in N37JA! As the people in Elliot’s life know, Elliot is an incredible individual with a diverse range of talents and passions. From perfecting the art of his master baking and apparently not sharing any with us (I want some bread, Elliot!), flaunting his tech-savvy genius with practical website advice, hitting the gym hard and getting all the gains, and spending his free time with his furry friend, Oscar. However, after today that’s not all! Elliot’s the kind of guy who always seems to be up to something, and as of late, that new something has been flight training! Well, with today’s success in the history books, I think it’s safe to say that he’s well on his way to the coveted title of Private Pilot! Let’s give Elliot and his flight instructor, Andrew Spanier, a huge congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! Awesome work you two… now get your written done, Elliot, or the wrath of Hailey and Nicole will soon come to greet you (just kidding… maybe 😉).
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    Nick Sundstrom is an Instrument Rated Pilot!

    GBA’s prime time troublemaker, master of creating perfect storms, certified adventurer, and admirer of his thumbs (I promise I’ll explain), Nick Sundstrom now has another uhhh achievement (?) to add to his growing list: instrument rated pilot! That’s right folks, somehow Nick did it, and while we like to give him a hard time, Nick has been putting in an incredible amount of work to get to this point. Traveling across the United States from Reno to Philly in his family’s RV, Nick had the invaluable experience of seeing nothing the entire time as he was under the foggles with his flight instructor, Ryan Mill, who of course was enjoying the views for him. To say the least, Nick has seen the value of instrument flying and we’re not the slightest bit surprised that he passed with flying colors today! A fun fact about Nick Sundstrom, while he’s out adventuring the great outdoors through skiing, mountain biking, and mountain climbing, you’ll often find him staring at his thumbs. Well, why you may ask? Nick apparently has double jointed thumbs and it’s his favorite quality about himself… just thought you should know :) … Anywayyyy, let’s give a huge congratulations to Nick and Ryan on this incredible accomplishment! Keep it up, Nick!
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    Allan Fox Mastered Private Pilot!!

    Rather than jumping out of a perfectly good airplane like Allan would prefer when he’s skydiving, Allan decided that it was time to control the beast that took him thousands of feet above the surface. That’s right everyone, the adrenaline junkie that we know and love, Allan Fox, soared to new heights today and earned his private pilot license! Allan has quite the resume: from studying Russian in Moscow, working with his horses, being a builder at heart, spending time with his amazing grandkids, and now mastering the skies in more ways than one, he’s quite the individual to say the least! Obviously not being a stranger to aviation, Allan came in with an already apt knowledge of the ins and outs of flying an airplane… well jumping out of an airplane, we had to coerce on a couple occasions to put his seat belt back on and to stop eye-balling the door (just kidding 😁). With the checkride done and his certificate in hand, Allan will be embracing his newfound freedom and flying in his very own RV. Let’s give a huge congratulations to Allan and his flight instructor, Bob Bennett, who helped Allan navigate the ins and outs of staying in the airplane 😉. Awesome work you two!
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    Taylor Pritchard Has Mastered Instrument!

    Everybody, let me introduce you to the man, the myth, the legend: Taylor Pritchard. Taylor is truly the man of a million faces. From being a master at the game, GeoGuesser, racing his bicycle competitively like a maniac, to being a proud dog dad of his adorable dachshund puppy, Minnie, there’s truly no predicting the beast that is Taylor. But that’s not all. Taylor has now added another mask to his collection: instrument rated pilot! That’s right everyone, Taylor has dominated the instrument world with flying colors and can now soar gracefully through the clouds! Having had the passion to fly since youth, Taylor has been chasing his goals of becoming a professional pilot with an incredible amount of drive and tenacity. He’s spent countless hours in his simulator and has been a flying fool since starting up his training. It’s safe to say that Taylor is truly an unstoppable force. Let’s give Taylor a huge congratulations on this incredible accomplishment and a huge shutout to his instructor, Nathan Morin, who has helped Taylor along the way to mastering his craft. Awesome work to the both of you! We have no doubt you’ll be seeing more of Taylor in the future 😉!
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