Derrick Craine Conquered Instrument!

Well butter our biscuits and call it a tailwind—Derrick Craine has earned his instrument rating! Straight out of Georgia, Derrick’s got enough southern charm to make sweet tea jealous. Around GBA, he’s known for keeping spirits high with his big ol’ grin and knack for wrangling the aircraft on the line. You can hear his unmistakable laugh echoing down the hallway faster than you can say “y’all watch this.” When it comes to flying, though, Derrick’s as serious as a catfish on a hot skillet. He’s spent countless hours holed up in the conference rooms, wrestling approach plates, decoding weather reports, and perfecting his craft. Now, he’s ready to handle the clouds like a true pro, and we couldn’t be prouder of his hard work and dedication. We reckon his instructor, Eric Harned, deserves a tip of the cowboy hat for steering this southern dynamo through the skies. Guiding Derrick might’ve been a hoot, but Eric kept the lessons steady as a good ol’ Georgia pecan pie. Congratulations, Derrick! You’ve got the heart, hustle, and humor to make it far. We can’t wait to see you flying high, grinning all the way.