Huge congratulations to Sam Clem, who soloed today at KRTS, Runway 26 in N352ME! Sam might say he’s scared of heights, but today he proved that trading cliffs for clouds is a much better view. From takeoff roll to final landing, he climbed higher than nerves could reach and showed that the cockpit is his new summit.
Sam is all about the outdoors. When he’s not in the left seat, you’ll find him rock climbing, skiing, or adventuring through the mountains near his hometown of Quincy. He’s as comfortable on the slopes as he is in the cockpit, carving through turns and navigating new terrain with skill and confidence. And just like a good hike, his solo was all about putting one step (or one circuit) after the other until he reached the top.
With every lap in the pattern, Sam blazed his own trail through the morning skies and planted his flag at one of aviation’s biggest milestones. A huge congratulations as well to his CFI, Greg Anthenien, for the steady guidance and mentorship that helped Sam trade trails and ski tracks for flight paths. Way to go, Sam! You’ve shown that even if heights on a rock wall make you look down, up here in the wide-open sky, the view is worth every climb.
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