Ben Benesch is a PPL!

Today is the day, everyone—the talented and ever-humble Ben Benesch aced his private pilot checkride! True to form, Ben’s quiet demeanor means you probably wouldn’t have heard about his achievement if we didn’t shout it from the rooftops for him. But milestones like this deserve to be celebrated, and we’re so thrilled to share this incredible accomplishment with Ben today. While the C172 became his trusty training partner here at GBA, Ben tackled every challenge with determination and grit, mastering the finer points of the airplane along the way. That said, his heart has always belonged to tailwheel flying. With his private pilot license in hand, we have no doubt that he can’t wait to return to the skies in his own plane. Ben, your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we’re so incredibly proud of you for reaching this milestone. Let’s give a huge congratulations to Ben and his flight instructor, James Morgan, for being part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time mentor throughout this journey. Congratulations, Ben—we can’t wait to see where this license takes you and how you continue to soar to new heights!