Inspire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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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Inspire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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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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

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

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

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

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

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2020

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

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Inspire

MARCH 8, 2023

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

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

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

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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

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Inspire

JUNE 2, 2022

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

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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

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Inspire

JULY 18, 2023

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

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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

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Inspire

JANUARY 13, 2022

On December 17, 2021, I officially became a pilot. 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

MAY 25, 2022

On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a private pilot certificate. 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.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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

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

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 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

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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Inspire

APRIL 13, 2017

Congratulations to Russell Swartzfager, EAA 1161378, who passed his private pilot checkride on February 28 out of the Crystal River Airport (KCGC) in Florida. The post Russell Swartzfager – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 11, 2017

January 12, 2017 – Congratulations to Alex Dietrich, grandson of Walter Dietrich, EAA 55519, who on January 4 became a third-generation pilot after passing his private checkride. After graduating high school this spring, Alex plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall.

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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

MARCH 15, 2022

Joshua Owsley, EAA 1283936, a Ray scholar from EAA Chapter 677 who passed his checkride on October 2, passed another exciting milestone — flying his first Young Eagles! The post Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

February 8, 2017 – Congratulations to 17-year-old Nolan Hart, EAA 1139352, who successfully completed his checkride and became a private pilot on January 14.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Congratulations to Peter Rodopoulos, EAA 1194583, who recently passed his private pilot checkride in a Cessna 152 on his 17th birthday. This is just one box checked on a long list of Peter’s aviation goals.

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Inspire

APRIL 13, 2017

Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride. The post Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JUNE 29, 2023

Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides! The post Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

MARCH 19, 2024

Luke Nunez recently passed his checkride and received his private pilot certificate. While a member of the aviation youth group, Squadron 534, he progressed steadily from Young Eagle to Ray Aviation scholar and now has his private pilot certificate. Luke has been involved with EAA Chapter 534 for four years.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In those years, I never missed a trip as a commuter, never scratched the paint on one of our airplanes, never got an FAA violation, never injured a passenger, and never had a less than cordial conversation with the chief pilot. After my rude dismissal from United, I fell into the most beautiful retirement job an old pilot could ever find.

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