Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year. The post Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Congratulations Ben Hausch, EAA 1381716, on recently passing his private pilot checkride on August 6! The post Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

MARCH 8, 2023

The post My Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for this opportunity.

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Inspire

AUGUST 27, 2020

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 29, 2020

Congratulations to Kaylin Hart, EAA Chapter 932’s Ed Moricoli Memorial Flight Training Scholarship recipient, on passing her checkride. The post Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 8, 2020

Mateo Colmenero, Ray Aviation scholar and EAA 1200734, successfully passed his checkride on Sunday, just five short months after soloing. The post Checkride Milestone — Mateo Colmenero first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 22, 2020

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 976 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tabitha Yeomans, EAA 1204058, who passed her private pilot checkride on January 12! The post Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 5, 2020

Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10! The post Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate. The post Checkride Milestone — John Barber first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The post Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads first appeared on Hangar Flying. All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting to congratulate me.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The post Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken first appeared on Hangar Flying. EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21.

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Inspire

MAY 23, 2018

Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The post Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker first appeared on Hangar Flying. 18-year-old Nick Baker became a commercial pilot one day, and a CFI the next.

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Inspire

JUNE 2, 2022

The post Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn first appeared on Hangar Flying. Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The post The Journey to Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. The 2017 Phillips 66 EAA Scholarship recipient shares how the award has helped him achieve his dreams of flight.

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Inspire

JULY 18, 2023

The post Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn first appeared on Hangar Flying. Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate!

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The post Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning first appeared on Hangar Flying. EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!

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Inspire

MAY 22, 2018

Tyler, who was featured as one of EAA's 25 for 25 Young Eagles in 2017, recently passed his instrument rating checkride. The post Tyler Barry — Instrument Rating Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

APRIL 5, 2018

Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The post Checkride Milestone — Clinton Summers first appeared on Hangar Flying. After retiring from 24 proud years serving this country as a Marine, it was time to go back and finish what I’d started in high school.

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Inspire

MAY 25, 2022

The post Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg first appeared on Hangar Flying. On April 16, 2021, EAA Chapter 501’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship was awarded to Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108. On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a private pilot certificate.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The post Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams first appeared on Hangar Flying. I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of funding most of my license.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Ben gave a special Young Eagles flight after passing his checkride. The post Ben Van Handel – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The post Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier first appeared on Hangar Flying. I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect time to start learning how to fly.

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Inspire

MARCH 4, 2021

The post Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell first appeared on Hangar Flying. I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. My love of flying grew after each lesson.

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Inspire

JANUARY 13, 2022

The post Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger first appeared on Hangar Flying. Fittingly, it was the 118th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight of a powered airplane. I have a personal reason to celebrate December 17 from now on.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The post Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth first appeared on Hangar Flying. On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days.

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Inspire

MARCH 25, 2020

The post Milestone — Sándor Pethes Private Pilot Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. Sometimes, letting someone fly will change their life.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Brady went flying with his instructor twice in this session to do some final checkride prep. The post Earning Wings: Flight 31 – Final Review for Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

APRIL 11, 2018

Seth Holloway recently passed his private checkride and accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. The post Seth Holloway – Private Checkride and Naval Academy Milestones first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The post Earning Wings: Flight 33 – Checkride: Passed! first appeared on Hangar Flying. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions: fun, challenging, exciting, exhausting – but in the end, extremely rewarding.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The checkride feels like an event in the distant future. The next thing you know, the instructor says it’s time to schedule your checkride and asks, “You’ve been studying for the oral exam, right?” Don’t let your checkride preparation sneak up on you! The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) is the guide to the checkride.

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Inspire

JANUARY 26, 2017

Congratulations to Steve Shuter, EAA 1105380, who passed his checkride in April 2016 at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Apopka, Florida. Steve successfully completed the checkride on his first attempt, in a Tecnam P92 Echo. Congratulations again, Steve, on this exciting accomplishment, and welcome to the pilot community!

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Inspire

JULY 19, 2018

Jodie Gawthrop, EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, recently passed her private pilot checkride. The post Jodie Gawthrop — Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JUNE 20, 2018

Seth passed his private pilot checkride and received his tailwheel endorsement this year. The post Seth Breyfogle — Private Pilot and Tailwheel Endorsement Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 30, 2018

Allie Draper passed her private pilot checkride after taking a Young Eagles flight a few years earlier. The post Allie Draper – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Congratulations to Claire Melton, who managed to solo and then pass her private pilot checkride all before finishing high school. The post Claire Melton – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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