Big news in the sky! Elliott (two l's and two t's so he is balanced) Canaday just joined the soloed pilot club! He spread his wings for the first time at KSPZ, runway 06, in N37JA. A true Reno native and dedicated girl dad, Elliott traded tea parties and Frozen marathons for the thrill of the skies, showcasing some seriously impressive landings and pattern work. Not just a pilot in training, Elliott's also a master of time management, balancing quality time with his amazing wife and daughter, full-time duties with the Nevada Air National Guard, and his love for flying. Oh, and let's not forget his knack for enlightening us about the joys of long C-130 flights and his undying passion for Disney on Ice! Keep up the fantastic work, Elliott! Private pilot status is just around the corner! Massive shoutout to his CFI, Grant Muzzio, for guiding him on this incredible journey through the clouds!
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Breaking through the clouds, we're overjoyed to announce that today, the skies gained a new luminary – Sunny Haight, Northern Nevada's latest Private Pilot! Sunny isn't just a name; it's an embodiment of her radiant attitude and the positivity she spreads wherever she soars. This remarkable, hard working, wife and mom embarked on the ultimate journey, commuting from the sun-kissed (and often fogged in) shores of Monterey, CA, to finish fulfilling her pilot dreams right here at GBA. Today, in perfect harmony, everything aligned, and Sunny gracefully soared into success – a testament to her unwavering dedication and the incredible heights one can achieve with determination! Great job as well to her guide in the sky, CFI, Nik Joshi, who played a pivotal role in this breathtaking journey! Sunny, you've not only earned your wings but have also become a beacon of inspiration for us all. Here's to countless blue-sky adventures and the limitless horizons ahead!
Fellow aviators, hold onto your hair gel! Today, not only did Trey Casini's hair defy gravity, but so did he! We're thrilled to announce that the man with the legendary locks has just earned his Flight Instructor Certificate! Coveted blue plane on the wall, stylish hair, and now he's ready to teach YOU how to fly with the grace of a runway model! Trey, the master of the lake commute and full-time school juggle, has officially upgraded his aviation status. We're not sure if it's the hair or the wings, but something magical is happening here! Trey has excelled in his flight training, earning all of his certificates and ratings here at GBA (hence the blue plane), all while also being one of our ground instructors. We can't wait to see the heights Trey reaches with his newfound pilot prowess. Major kudos to Trey's hair-jealous CFI, Richard Brong – the man who witnessed the ascent of not just an aviator but a follicular phenomenon! Talk to Trey is you want to see what dedication and hard work can do! We've got some serious aviation magic to share! Meet the legend, Shane Havens – the pilot who's not afraid to clock in some serious road time from Winnemucca, is crafting his own winged masterpiece, and has been giving his all to flight training these past months. The moment we've all been waiting for is here – Shane just nailed it and officially earned his wings as a Private Pilot! Despite the unpredictable weather trying to play spoiler this month, Shane found the perfect window to soar through his checkride with style. Sure, Shane's heart may forever beat for the trusty C172, but he's gearing up to own the skies with his very own, personally built RV-10! What can’t this guy do?? He is a force of nature, and now he's added the title of Private Pilot to his already impressive collection of achievements. Awesome job Shane for this incredible milestone, and a massive shoutout to his co-pilot through it all, Instructor Extraordinaire, Kevin Marshall! Shane, spread those wings wide and soar high – we'll be watching for you cruising right passed us at 170kts in your RV!
Guess who just unlocked the skies? It's Brett "Happy" Gilmore, officially now a Private Pilot! Despite weather battles, work hustle, family duties (baby No. 3 is due any day), and juggling his role in the Nevada Air National Guard, Brett soared through it all. If that's not enough, he practically owns the town's sugar-free Red Bull supply (and 805)! When he's not on dad duty, defending the skies, or fueling up with caffeine, Brett's been bugging us at the GBA office. Kidding, more like educating us on useless information ;) Huge shoutout to his wingman in the cockpit, Instructor Extraordinaire, Alex Spencer! Here's to Brett's victory lap in the friendly skies, and onto the next adventure: Instrument Rating! Way to go, Brett!
After a couple of days of being snowed in and having to survive the traffic of getting into Reno, Travis Johnson, adventurer and river running master has now added another impressive skill onto the docket: solo pilot! That’s right, Travis soloed at Silver Springs on runway 6 in N328ME! After shivering on the ramp and dodging the incoming ceilings, Travis made the trek to Silver Springs and flaunted his landings to his instructor, Ryan Mill, who then decided to set Travis loose. To no one’s surprise, Travis buttered all of his landings, and after having so much fun, had to eventually pick up Ryan to fly back home. If Travis isn’t crushing ground school or flying to his heart’s content, you can find him doing anything in the water. He loves to go kayaking, river rafting, and sailing the ocean blue… really any opportunity to flaunt his boating license ;) Huge congratulations to Travis and his right-hand man, Ryan Mill who’s been guiding him along this journey from the beginning. Now go fly, Travis!
Hold onto your seats—Preston Parrish just conquered the clouds! Today, Preston dazzled the examiner and earned his Instrument rating, proving he's got the skills to navigate through the fuzzy stuff. And get this—he did it all while juggling a busy school schedule and commuting from Truckee. Despite delays in examiner availability, Preston is not just resting on his cloud-shaped laurels. Nope, he's eyeing that commercial certificate and working toward it already. Now, here's a quirky tidbit about our cloud conqueror: Preston might be ruling the skies, but he's not exactly Captain Nemo. The ocean? Not his cup of tea. No sailing, swimming, or beach days for this aviator. We're starting to wonder if clouds are more his style. Big cheers and applause to Preston for turning those aviation dreams into reality! A tip of the pilot's cap to CFII Shane Smith and a heartfelt nod to the recently departed Greg Rudman, who all played a part in this comedy of aviation achievements. Stay tuned, folks! The next episode in Preston's story of soaring success—the commercial certificate—is coming soon!
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