Huge congratulations to Jurgen Hirt, who officially earned his CFI certificate today! Becoming a CFI isn’t for the faint of heart, it takes hours of studying, flying, and being grilled in a checkride, but Jurgen came out on top, cool and collected, and is now cleared to teach the next generation of pilots.
Jurgen isn’t just another new instructor, he’s a guy of many talents. He’s an exceptional bassoon player (because why settle for guitar or piano when you can master the coolest, most complicated instrument in the orchestra?). He’s a world traveler who’s probably got more stamps in his passport than most of us have landings in our logbooks. And let’s not forget, this guy knows how to pick a quality German beer like it’s a fine landing on Runway 17L. Priorities, right?
A big shoutout as well to his CFIs, Eric Harned and Bob Bennett, for their mentorship and guidance.
Congrats, Jurgen! From bassoon reeds to checkride leads, from traveling the world to teaching in the pattern, you’ve officially added “CFI” to your resume. Now it’s your turn to pass that knowledge on and help shape the next wave of aviators. Prost to you, Jurgen, aviation is lucky to have you! Über den Wolken ist die Freiheit grenzenlos.
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