C172 to F-22

While we were all holed up indoors enjoying some A/C during this first hot day in Reno, Couper was soaring to new heights on 17L at KRNO in N37JA. No need to sweat—leave that to the instructor watching from the ramp! Couper, our future Air Force Aviator, gave the tower a show as he imagined himself behind the controls of his future ride, an F-22 Raptor. For now, he'll have to settle for the "fighter jet" of flight training—a C172, zooming through the skies with style and precision. This solo flight is just the beginning for Couper. His determination and skill have already set him on a flight path toward greatness, Air Force Academy and beyond. We can already see him carving through the clouds, performing aerial acrobatics, and mastering the skies in his future Air Force career. Stay tuned—you'll hear more about Couper before he launches into his next big adventure later this summer. This young aviator is destined for great things; we couldn't be prouder! Awesome job, Couper! Great job as well to his CFI, Eric Harned!