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Vintage Flying Machines Acquires AD-5W Skyraider For Its Growing Collection

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A Korean War-era airplane will always hold a special place in our hangar. Im hoping to take my checkride on the 15th after logging a few more hours of training. Once Job finishes his training, well be bringing it back to Indiana. This one is special to me, as my dadwho passed away about two years agoserved in the Army during Korea.

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Two New Pilots in Grand Rapids: Meet Emily and Nathan

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By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109 On August 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their private pilot checkrides, becoming certified private pilots. Emily, EAA 1571675, is a senior at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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Checkrides

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the issues designated pilot examiners are coming across during checkrides. The post Checkrides first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Instrument Checkride

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It’s checkride day. The post Instrument Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying have been worthwhile.

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Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark

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Congratulations to Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, on passing her private pilot checkride on October 20! The post Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Checkride Milestone — Mike Sylvestre

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The day I started training, my checkride was already scheduled — and it was just two weeks later. The post Checkride Milestone — Mike Sylvestre first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Checkride Milestone — Jessica Postle

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Congratulations to Jessica Postle on passing her private pilot checkride on October 9! The post Checkride Milestone — Jessica Postle first appeared on Hangar Flying.