Gopher CFII Chris Sherman would like to congratulate CFI Jeff Long as he became a CFII Monday July 13 after passing his instrument instructor checkride with DPE Brian Addis. Please congratulate Jeff on his achievement.
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Gopher Pilot Brian Murphy First Solo
Gopher member Brian Murphy achieved his first solo Tuesday June 23rd at KMIC. After waiting out a brief storm Brian completed the circuit at an uncontrolled Crystal pattern while successfully greasing three landings. Upon completion of the flight Brian mentioned “The plane flies much easier without the instructor” ! Congratulations Brian on an exciting accomplishment!
Another new Instrument Pilot at Gopher
New Instrument Pilot at Gopher Flying Club
CFII Mark Jaeger has advised that congratulations are in order for Gopher member David Riley.
David successfully passed his instrument checkride today in Cloquet. David worked very hard to achieve this difficult rating. Way to go David.
Gopher Member adds Instrument Rating
CFII Mark Jaeger has advised that congratulations are in order as new Gopher Member Rafael Barbosa passed his airplane instrument checkride (add-on) on Thursday, 12/5, with DPE Jake Fielstra @ KFCM.
Raf is already a Commercial Instrument Rotorcraft pilot and is slowing start to see the light and coming over to the fixed wing side. Way to go Raf.
Another first solo @ Gopher Flying Club
Today, Gopher Flying Club member Mike Flander slipped the surly bonds of the earth WITHOUT his CFI on board, six times!!! (3 @ KCFE and 3 @ KMIC) Way to go Mike!
Future Gopher Pilots
New member Kyle Zins recently took up two of his daughters on flights in N8432L. By the size of the smiles, I am confident that they had a good time. Way to go Dad!!
New Instrument Rated Pilot @ Gopher Flying Club
CFI George Felix has advised that congratulations are in order for Gopher Flying Club member Tom Baker. Tom successfully completed his Instrument Rating checkride today @ KANE under the watchful eye of DPE Barb Mack. Way to go Tom. Now you can take off that hood and go flying this summer and actually get to see outside!!!!
Gopher Flying Club has new CFI
Gopher Flying Club and CFI George Felix are proud to announce Club President Jeff Long successfully completed his Practical Exam for Certified Flight Instructor yesterday under Designated Pilot Examiner Brian Addis’s scrutiny.
Congratulations Jeff and we look forward to learning from the knowledge you gained through hard work and commitment to safety.
First Solo for Gopher Flying Club member Ed Morales
CFI George Felix has advised that Ed Morales has accomplished his first solo today @ KMIC. Congratulations to Ed on a job well done.