​Congratulations to Cody Koch on his first solo flight! ✈️ Cody took N352ME up at KRTS on runway 08 and absolutely crushed it. While most teenagers spent their summer glued to TikTok, gaming marathons, or “resting up” for back-to-school (isn’t that what they do?), Cody was out here chasing down dreams and flying airplanes. Priorities: set.
This guy drives all the way in from Truckee for his training, through mountain traffic, questionable weather, and probably at least one Subaru Outback traffic jam, because he knows that becoming a pilot isn’t about convenience, it’s about commitment. And that commitment paid off today when he tasted that sweet, unmatched freedom of solo flight.
Not only is Cody a hard-charger in the cockpit, he’s also a guitar player. So while some people only play “Free Bird,” Cody went out and actually became one. 
Now, as he heads back to high school next week, he’s adding “airplane pilot” to the list of things he’s balancing along with schoolwork, teenage life, and probably being way cooler than the rest of us at his age. No big deal. Huge shoutout to his CFI, Lucas Murphy, for getting him here. Lucas kept him sharp, safe, and ready to take that leap solo.
Cody, enjoy this moment, because the sky is officially yours! 
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