CFI Mark Jaeger advises that his student Joel Parent has completed his first solo on Saturday, December 02, 2023 at the Buffalo (KCFE) airport in N734HZ.
Congratulations Joel.
Student Pilot first solo
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New Private Pilot at Gopher Flying Club
CFI Greg Erickson advises that Adam Lecy successfully completed his Private Pilot Check ride on Friday, 12/1/23 with DPE George Felix. Adam was able to get this done in just nine months from joining.
Congratulations and well done Adam.
New Private Pilot @ Gopher Flying Club
Please join me in congratulating Gopher Flying Club member Bill Inhofer on the successful completion of his Private Pilot Checkride on September 7, 2022 under the watchful eye of DPE George Felix.
Great job Bill.
Gopher Flying Club has a new CFI
CFI George Felix has advised that club member Tom Baker who have been a member at Gopher since his student pilot certificate has earned his CFI on his first attempt. Join me in Congratulating Tom on an excellent performance. Brian Addis FAA Designated Pilot Examiner was Tom’s evaluator.
Gopher Flying Club has a new Private Pilot
Please join me in congratulating member Ed Morales who successfully completed his Private Pilot practical test today under the watchful eye of DPE George Felix.
Well done sir!!
Ed receiving his temporary Private Pilot certificate from DPE George Felix.
Plane Wash-Spring 2021
Gopher Flying Club Members (and Rupert)
Gopher Flying club held a plane wash and general membership meeting on 06/26/2021. The Wash Crew is pictured above. Great job guys keeping these flying machines looking good. Probably going to see a couple of extra knots airspeed!!!
New Commercial Pilot at Gopher Flying Club
DPE George Felix and Gopher member Tom Baker
Please join me in congratulating Gopher Flying Club member Tom Baker on the successful completion of his Commercial Pilot checkride today with DPE George Felix. Way to go Tom.
Gopher Pilot Yegor Rybachenok First Solo
CFI Chris Sherman has advised me of some great news as Gopher member Yegor Rybachenok achieved his first solo Friday October 2nd at KMIC. Making the most of a beautiful morning, Yegor soloed and was able to enjoy the added aircraft performance without an instructor! Congratulations Yegor on an exciting milestone!
Gopher Member Greg Erickson passed his initial CFI Checkride
Please join me in congratulating Gopher Flying Club member Greg Erickson who recently passed his initial CFI checkride with DPE Brian Addis. This is a tremendous accomplishment. Way to go Greg. Now the learning really begins.
New Private Pilot @ Gopher Flying Club
Please join me in congratulating Gopher Flying Club member Justin Wudel on the passing of his private pilot check ride today at KANE with DPE Barb Mack. Well done Justin.