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!
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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.
Gopher has another CFII
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.
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!
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.