Mark soloed!!!

Break out the golf claps because we've got a hole-in-one achievement to celebrate – Mark McConnell has finally taken a swing at solo flying! After a round or two on the golf course and some world travels, he traded his golf club for a pilot's yoke at KRTS, runway 26. As his patient CFI, Chazz Sandoval, watched on, Mark proved that he's not just a master of the fairways but of the runways too! Now, we know Mark has a knack for putting things off but with a bit of friendly nagging, he managed to tee up his flying dreams. And let’s not forget that ground school, Mark – consider it your rough patch on the course to becoming a seasoned aviator! Despite Mark's reputation as a golf aficionado, he putts his heart into learning how to fly. Balancing a bustling business and the lure of the golf course is no easy feat, but Mark managed to chip away at his flying goals. A huge shoutout to Chazz Sandoval, who served as Mark's caddy through this entire process. Your patience deserves a round of applause – or should we say, a round of birdies? Mark, you’ve proved that with the right drive (pun intended), even the most enthusiastic golfers can spread their wings and take flight. Now that you’ve soloed, it’s time to trade the golf greens for the blue skies. Here’s to more solo flights, fewer bunkers, and many more birdies on and off the golf course!