Sean soloed today.
That is all he wanted us to write, but when do we ever listen...Sean Meeks made today ridiculously amazing!! He flew his first four solo laps in the pattern this morning! N495SP, piloted by Sean, greased its landings onto 16R here at KRNO as his instructor Levi Mellows watched from the ramp. Sean has been so focused on flying. He is not dreaming about the end goal, he is out there working for it. Now onto some solo time around Northern Nevada and getting prepped for checkride. You are now one day closer to your goal! We are so excited for Sean and this huge milestone!
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Aviation sticks with you forever! Meet Lyn, a young 86 year old, who started flying fighters toward the end of the Korean War. Flying missions in a F-84 before he could even buy beer. He has logged time in the B-47, C-47, B-52, F-86, and many other aircraft before retiring from military service. He then flew a 172 for agriculture taking infrared pictures of crops. It has been years since he flew so he came to GBA to see if he still had "the right stuff." He knew exactly what he wanted to do, briefed CFI/II Pete, and off they went. Turns out those stick and rudder skills never wear off. No super sonic dives or aerobatics, but still a successful flight. So awesome to give Lyn his wings again
One of the best things about seeing people achieve their goals in aviation is that we see so many different people! Today, Gary Giraudo soared to his solo in N670CS as instructor Pete Applegate watched from the hold-short line. Runway 16R was all the better for it! Gary has that ‘can do’ attitude in aviation which must be in his genes as he has a long line of aviators in his family. When he isn’t flying he is working with his horse… or puppy… or perhaps some hybrid between the two (he’s big!) and enjoys his days in retirement. Gary, we’re honored you fly with us and congratulate you on this accomplishment! Here’s to the next stage of the adventure.
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