Commercial Pilot Alert: Congratulations, Alex Florez! From that very first takeoff at GBA, Alex has been climbing steadily toward his goals, and today, he reached a brand-new cruising altitude, Commercial Pilot! He can now officially exercise those commercial privileges he’s worked so hard for. Is he taxiing straight over to United? Not just yet, but this milestone has him one giant step closer to the big leagues. Alex’s flight path has been fueled by focus, determination, and an attitude that never wavered, even when Nevada’s summer heat made the cockpit feel like a slow bake. Most people would have called it a no-go, but Alex pushed through, proving that he’s got both the endurance and the skill to make it happen.
As a past RARA scholarship winner, Alex has already shown his commitment to aviation excellence, and now he’s ready for the next leg of his journey, CFI training! With his work ethic and positivity, there’s no doubt he’ll inspire the next generation of pilots just as much as he’s inspired us.
Big congratulations as well to his CFI, Eric Harned, for helping Alex stay on course and stick the landing on this incredible milestone.
Alex, you’ve logged the hours, fought through the turbulence, and proved that with persistence and passion, the sky isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning.
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