Gopher members Jeff Long (left) and George Felix (right) journeyed to KOSH this year with a new member prospect, Greg Vitas.
This was the first time flying in for George and Greg. It was Jeff’s third time. The infamous VFR Approach procedures from RIPON were followed to the letter. We were directed to Runway 36 and given landing clearance “Cleared to land, 36R, red square…..” (Click on the video link below to see if Jeff made it. )
Congratulations are in order to Gopher Flying Club’s newest private pilot, Ryan Lind. Well done Ryan!!
Ryan Lind after earning his private pilot certificate on a sunny & windy April afternoon. Congratulations from CFI Mark Jaeger
Congratulations from CFI Mark Jaeger to the following members who are working towards their private certificates and recently completed solo cross-country flights.
Congratulations are in order for Gopher Flying Club member Todd Schallberg who passed his private pilot checkride on November 22, 2017. Way to go Todd.
Todd with his newly printed certificate
CFI Mark Jaeger congratulating Todd after his checkride
David Riley and CFI Mark Jaeger on a training flight over Lake Minnetonka. The fall colors were amazing!
Join me in congratulating Derek Gilbert who passed his Private Pilot Check Ride with DPE Barb Mack @ KANE on October 10, 2017. He had a beautiful day for flying but a check ride is still an anxious time. Derek did great and the best feeling of all was getting that tempory license at the end of the day.
Well Done Derek!!!
Congratulations are in order for Gopher Flying Club member Mickey Baker as he successfully passed his private pilot checkride today with DPE Woody Minar. Somehow between all the clouds, wind and rain, he managed to get it done!!! Good job Mickey!!
CFI George Felix congratulates Mickey Baker
DPE Woody Minar and Mickey Baker
Congratulations are in order for Gopher Member David Riley after completing his first solo on September 20, 2017. Well done David!
Two thumbs up!!!
David Riley with CFI Mark Jaeger after his first solo in N734HZ at KMIC.
Now where is that eclipse?
Club member Paul Meehl recently ventured to Beatrice, NE (KBIE) on the morning of 08/21/2017 to witness the solar eclipse.
(photo by Ken Boie)
(photo by Ken Boie)
(photo by Ken Boie)
The weatherman threw a couple of curves at Paul, both on the way down and back, but with an instrument rating and a healthy respect for Mother Nature, he made it safely back and shared some photos that were taken by passenger/photographer Ken Boie.
Alex Weinandt using the trusty E6B flight computer and filling out the nav log
Alex after successfully navigating to Brainerd
