Good morning, everyone! While all of us were snuggled up in our beds enjoying the start of our Saturdays, Tony Torres was on a mission and arrived at the KRNO airport with his game face on. “Why?” you might be asking. Because today was the day that Tony would crush solo flight! Nearly dragging his instructor, Cory Kleidosty, out of his car at 5AM this morning, they did a couple laps and then the time came. Tony expertly flew the pattern here at KRNO (might I add with the most beautiful rectangular patterns) all by himself in N752DW on runway 17L!! When Tony isn’t studying and flying to his heart’s content, you can find him catching food in his mouth like an absolute pro (apparently, he has the reflexes of a cat!), banishing people for tickling him (seriously, don’t tickle him… he may appear sweet, but Tony can be an absolute menace), going to the lake with friends and family, and working his trusty Trader Joe’s job. Let’s give a huge round of applause to Tony and his CFI and arts and crafts pro, Cory Kleidosty (who has been making his students “solo” cups for these milestones 🥹) on this amazing accomplishment! That checkride is just on the horizon, Tony!
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